Students continue to receive professional communication skills instruction as they build on the skills developed in clinical. Professional communication skills are refined and applied in conjunction with topics in the Health Care Assistant Term 4 curriculum through real-world communication tasks relevant to the healthcare setting, including clinical. Students' professional communication skills continue to be enhanced in class and in clinical while providing care for extended care clients in a complex care setting. Students also continue to develop their intercultural competence to support success in their studies and in the workplace in a Canadian setting. Upon completion of this course, students have the communication skills to provide personal care for clients in a complex care setting and to interact professionally and appropriately with clients and health team members.
Prerequisites
HRCA 2120.
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. Job search skills 2. Employment interviews 3. Resume, cover letter, and job application 4. Intercultural communication skills and strategies for effective and appropriate professional communication including handling challenging workplace situations in a complex care setting 5. Documentation of client information
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40699 |
January 6, 2027 to February 11, 2027 |
Online 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.
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.