vcc.ca

HRCA 2140: Common Health Challenges 3 

Effective date

January 2023 

Department

Health Care Assistant Int'l 

School

Health Sciences 
 




Description

This course continues the introduction to the structure and function of the human body and common challenges to health and healing from Common Health Challenges 1 and 2. The course focuses on the continuum of care and the development of knowledge related to health challenges associated with aging and disabilities. Building on knowledge from Term 1 and 2, the role of the Health Care Assistant in the managing of chronic and acute conditions will be further investigated. Cultural diversity in healing approaches will be explored as well as the importance of evidence informed research and practice. 

Credits

3.0 

Year of study

2nd Year Post-secondary 

Prerequisites

HRCA 1140, HRCA 1240, HRCA 1135. 

Corequisites

None 

Course Learning Outcomes

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

Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)

None 

Hours

Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 40
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 20
Total Hours: 60
 

Instructional Strategies

Lecture
Online activities 

Grading System

Letter Grade (A-F) 

Passing grade

C+ 
 

Evaluation Plan

Type

Percentage

Assessment activity

Quizzes/Tests 

40 

Online graded activities demonstrating the course concepts. 

Assignments 

20 

Projects/presentations  

Exam 

40 

Two Exams 

Course topics

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.
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