vcc.ca
HRCA 1230: Health and Healing 2
Effective date
September 2018
Department
Health Care Assistant
School
Health Sciences
Description
This course focuses on human development and family as they relate to health and healing. Students will deepen their understanding of the critical thinking and problem-solving that will be critical to their Health Care Assistant practice.
Credits
1.5
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
ELSK 0701, HRCA 1103, HRCA 1105, HRCA 1120, HRCA 1122, HRCA 1135, HRCA 1130, HRCA 1140.
Corequisites
ELSK 0702, HRCA 1224, HRCA 1232, HRCA 1240.
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 common characteristics of human development as these concepts relate to person centered 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 a 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: 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 |
|
Midterm Exam |
35 |
Multiple choice exam. |
|
Final Exam |
35 |
Multiple choice exam. |
|
Assignments |
30 |
Group presentation project |
Course topics
- 1. Characteristics of caring and person-centred practice.
- 2. Human development.
- 3. Critical thinking and problem-solving.
- 4. 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.