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HRCA 2265: Community Practicum
Effective date
January 2023
Department
Health Care Assistant Int'l
School
Health Sciences
Description
This practical course provides students with an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills from all other courses in the Health Care Assistant program with individuals and families in a community setting. Opportunity will be provided for students to become more familiar with the role of the Health Care Assistant within a Home Support Agency, Assisted Living facility or a Group Home, and gain abilities that will prepare graduates for employment in these settings. It is important that students understand the philosophy of community care settings and its emphasis on client choice and independence.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
HRCA 1135, HRCA 2135, HRCA 2235.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Provide person-centred care and assistance that recognizes and respects the uniqueness of each client.
- Use an informed problem-solving approach to provide care and assistance that promotes the physical, psychological, social, cognitive and spiritual well-being of clients and families.
- Provide care and assistance for clients experiencing complex health challenges.
- Provide care and assistance for clients experiencing cognitive and/or mental health challenges.
- Interact with other members of the healthcare team in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the achievement of goals.
- Communicate clearly, accurately and in sensitive ways with clients and families within a variety of contexts.
- Provide personal care and assistance in a safe, competent and organized manner.
- Recognize and respond to own self-development, learning and health enhancement needs.
- Perform the care-giver role in a reflective, responsible, accountable and professional manner.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 90
Total Hours: 90
Total Hours: 90
Instructional Strategies
Clinical instruction and supervision by agency and facility staff and evaluation by faculty.
Online activities.
Online activities.
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
Satisfactory + 100% attendance
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Practicum |
|
Practical evaluation of performance as per rubric |
|
Attendance |
|
Mandatory 100% attendance as per BC Care Aide Registry requirements |
Course topics
- 1. Performance of skills 2. Medical asepsis 3. Body mechanics 4. Safety 5. Organization 6. Communication 7. Responsibility 8. Professional behavior
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.