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
Tuition: $0
Length: 70.0 hours
Course outline:
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Schedule †
HRCA 1181 schedule for programs:
- HCAI
Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # | Dates | Day/Time/Location | Instructor |
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72937 | September 3, 2024 to November 28, 2024 | See full schedule Delivery: In Person Location: VCC Broadway Building B | David, Regeline |
40804 | January 7, 2025 to April 3, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: In Person Location: VCC Broadway Building B | David, Regeline |
Schedule †
HRCA 1181 schedule for programs:
- HCAT
Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # | Dates | Day/Time/Location | Instructor |
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70910 | September 6, 2024 to November 22, 2024 | See full schedule Delivery: Blended Location: Varies | Rahmati, Nadia |
73008 | September 6, 2024 to November 22, 2024 | See full schedule Delivery: Blended Location: Varies | To, Naomi |
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 |
43090 | January 10, 2025 to March 25, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: Blended Location: Varies | Lin, Shiow |
Additional Information
- Problem-solving when carrying out care-giving procedures.
- Asepsis and prevention of infection.
- Promoting comfort and rest.
- Promoting personal hygiene.
- Moving, positioning and transferring a client.
- Bedmaking.
- Promoting exercise and activity.
- Assisting with dietary intake
- Promoting urinary and bowel elimination.
- Home management.
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
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† 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.