Personal Care & Assistance 1 (HRCA 1181)
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 care-giver skills that maintain and promote the comfort, safety and independence of individuals in community and facility contexts.
Course code: HRCA 1181
Credits: 4.0
Length: 70.0 hours
Course outline:
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| CRN # | Dates | Day/Time/Location | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40804 | January 7, 2025 to April 3, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: In Person Location: VCC Broadway Building B | David, Regeline |
| 72773 | September 2, 2025 to November 27, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: In Person Location: VCC Broadway Building B | David, Regeline |
| CRN # | Dates | Day/Time/Location | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40799 | January 10, 2025 to March 28, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: Blended Location: Varies | Grefiel, Leslie Mae |
| 43057 | January 10, 2025 to March 28, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: Blended Location: Varies | Grefiel, Leslie Mae |
| 61647 | May 9, 2025 to July 25, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: Blended Location: Varies | Perlas, Daniel Roy |
Additional Information
- Problem-solving when carrying out care-giving procedures.
- Asepsis and prevention of infection.
- Promoting comfort and rest.
- Promoting personal hygiene.
- Hand and Foot Care
- Moving, positioning and transferring a client.
- Bedmaking.
- Promoting exercise and activity.
- Assisting with dietary intake
- Promoting urinary and bowel elimination.
- Home management.
† 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.