This practical course offers students the opportunity to acquire personal care and assistance skills within the parameters of the Health Care Assistant role. The course is comprised of class and supervised laboratory experiences which assist the student to integrate theory from other courses to further develop care-giver skills that maintain and promote the comfort, safety and independence of individuals in acute care and diverse contexts.
Prerequisites
HRCA 1220.
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.
- Problem-solving when carrying out care-giving procedures.
- Asepsis and prevention of infection.
- Promoting comfort and rest.
- Promoting personal hygiene.
- Moving, positioning and transferring a client.
- Bedmaking.
- Promoting exercise and activity.
- Assisting with dietary intake.
- Promoting urinary and bowel elimination.
- Compression Stockings
- Measuring vital signs
- Heat and cold applications
- Medications
- Assisting with oxygen needs
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70195 |
September 8, 2026 to November 24, 2026 |
Online Lab |
Varies | 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40663 |
January 6, 2027 to February 24, 2027 |
Online Lab Lecture |
Varies | 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60162 |
May 4, 2027 to June 23, 2027 |
Online Lab Lecture |
VCC Broadway Building B | 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.