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HRCA 1192: Introduction to Practice
Effective date
September 2023
Department
Health Care Assistant
School
Health Sciences
Description
This course provides an introduction to the role of the Health Care Assistant within the British Columbia health care system. Students will be introduced to the health care team and the roles and functions of Health Care Assistants within the team. Students will also have opportunities to develop self-reflective skills required for competent practice and will be introduced to effective job-finding approaches.
Credits
1.5
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Discuss the roles and responsibilities of Health Care Assistants within the health care system in British Columbia.
- Discuss strategies to support the effective functioning of the health care team.
- Discuss the legal and ethical parameters of the HCA role and requirements for responsible and accountable practice.
- Apply self-reflection and self-appraisal processes in order to recognize and respond to own self- development needs as a care provider:
- Confidently conduct a job-search process:
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 30
Total Hours: 30
Total Hours: 30
Instructional Strategies
Lecture
Variety of group activities
Online activities
Variety of group activities
Online activities
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C+ (64%)
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
30 |
Quizzes and Graded Activities |
|
Assignments |
35 |
Written assignment |
|
Exam |
35 |
Final exam |
Course topics
- Workplace Settings and Contexts.
- Team Work in Healthcare Settings.
- Legal and Ethical Issues.
- Professional Approaches to Practice.
- Self-Reflective Practice.
- Employability Skills.
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.