Clinical 1: Intermediate Care

Course code HRCA 1220

Credit 2.0

Length 60.0 hours

Course outline View

This supervised practical experience provides students with an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills learned in the other level one courses in the Health Care Assistant programs with individuals in a multi-level or complex care setting. Opportunity will be provided for students to gain expertise and confidence with the role of the Health Care Assistant within a residential care facility. During this course students' skills and application of knowledge will be assessed.

Prerequisites

HRCA 1110, HRCA 1162, HRCA 1183, HRCA 1190, HRCA 1191, HRCA 1163, HRCA 1192, HRCA 1210, HRCA 1181, HRCA 1261.

Course type

This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.

  • 1. Performance of skills. 2. Medical asepsis. 3. Body mechanics. 4. Safety. 5. Organization. 6. Communication. 7. Responsibility. 8. Professional behavior.

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
72858 December 7, 2026
to December 18, 2026
Clinical Off Site See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.

CRN# Duration Delivery Location
42449 April 5, 2027
to April 16, 2027
Clinical Off Site See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.

CRN# Duration Delivery Location
60574 August 3, 2027
to August 13, 2027
Lecture Off Site See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.

How to take this course

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Contact us

If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial.