Personal Care and Assistance 1 (HRCA 1122)
This practical course offers students the opportunity to acquire personal care and assistance skills within the parameters of the Health Care Assistant role. The course is comprised of class and supervised laboratory experiences which assist the student to integrate theory from other courses to develop introductory care-giver skills that maintain and promote the comfort, safety and independence of individuals in community and facility contexts.
Course code: HRCA 1122
Credits: 2.5
Length: 60.0 hours
Course outline:
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Corequisites
ELSK 0701, HRCA 1103, HRCA 1105, HRCA 1120, HRCA 1130, HRCA 1140.
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0Additional Information
- 1. Problem-solving when carrying out care-giving procedures.
2. Asepsis and prevention of Infection.
3. Promoting comfort and rest.
4. Promoting personal hygiene.
5. Moving, positioning and transferring a client.
6. Bedmaking.
7. Promoting exercise and activity.
8. Promoting healthy nutrition and fluid intake.
9. Promoting urinary and bowel elimination.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.