HRCA 1130: Health and Healing 1

Description

This course provides students with the opportunity to develop a theoretical framework for practice. Students will explore the philosophical values and theoretical understandings that provide a foundation for competent practice as a Health Care Assistant. The course focuses on concepts of caring and person-centred care and students will gain understanding of basic human needs, culture and diversity as they relate to health and healing. Students will begin to explore a problem-solving model that will be critical to their practice.

Credits

3.0

Year of study

1st Year Post-secondary

Corequisites

ELSK 0701, HRCA 1103, HRCA 1105, HRCA 1120, HRCA 1122, HRCA 1140.

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Display an understanding of person-centred care that recognizes and respects the uniqueness of each individual
Discuss basic human needs and common characteristics of human development as these concepts relate to person-centred care.
Apply an informed problem-solving approach to provide care and service.
Contribute to the safety and protection of self and others as they relate to variety of work environments.
Display an understanding of the role of family, culture, diversity and life experience in aging, health and healing.

Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)

None

Hours

Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 60
Total Hours: 60

Instructional Strategies

Lecture
Variety of group activities
Online activities

Grading System

Letter Grade (A-F)

Passing grade

C+ = 64% + satisfactory journal assignment

Evaluation Plan

Type	Percentage	Assessment activity
Quizzes/Tests	30	Multiple choice exam.
Midterm Exam	35	Multiple choice exam.
Final Exam	35	Multiple choice exam.
Assignments		Satisfactory written reflective journal (as per rubric)

Course topics

1. Characteristics of caring and person-centred practice. 2. Basic human needs. 3. Multiculturalism and diversity. 4. Critical thinking and problem-solving. 5. Protection and safety in health and healing.

Notes:

Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.