vcc.ca
HRCA 2240: Common Health Challenges 4
Effective date
January 2023
Department
Health Care Assistant Int'l
School
Health Sciences
Description
This course is designed to discuss the Canadian cultural contexts in which HCAs work with clients experiencing common health challenges. The course focuses on the role of the HCA in supporting clients with common health challenges in a variety of cultural and societal contexts. The Health Care Assistant’s ethical and legal responsibility in advocating for clients and families will be discussed. Students will explore their understanding of cultural safety and humility.
Credits
2.0
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Analyze the role of the health care assistant in the holistic context of patient care.
- Apply ethical and legal practices when working with clients and families.
- Identify strategies to cultivate age-friendly and inclusive communities.
- Describe the potential challenges of the older adult within the context of family and community.
- Discuss concepts of Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility.
- Describe various healthcare practices of Canada’s Indigenous people.
- Identify ways to integrate the Calls to Action into your practice.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 30
Total Hours: 30
Total Hours: 30
Instructional Strategies
Lecture
Discussion
Online activities
Discussion
Online activities
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C+
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
35 |
Assignments demonstrating application of theory to case studies. |
|
Assignments |
35 |
Assignments demonstrating application of theory to simulated practice. |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
30 |
Unit-based quizzes |
Course topics
- Determinants of Health Challenges Facing Older Adults (ie: Isolation, Access to Health Services) Legal and Ethical Practice Delegation of Tasks Indigenous Health Perspectives 2SLGBTQIA Health Perspectives Lifelong learning, self-evaluation Advocacy and Social Justice
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.