Introduction to Practice (HRCA 1192)

This course provides an introduction to the role of the Health Care Assistant within the British Columbia health care system. Students will be introduced to the health care team and the roles and functions of Health Care Assistants within the team. Students will also have opportunities to develop self-reflective skills required for competent practice and will be introduced to effective job-finding approaches.
Course code: HRCA 1192
Credits: 1.5
Length: 30.0 hours
Course outline: view https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=HRCA&number=1192

Schedule 1†

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
42606January 6, 2025
to April 2, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: In Person
  Location: VCC Broadway Building B		David, Regeline
72907September 3, 2025
to November 26, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: In Person
  Location: VCC Broadway Building B		David, Regeline

Schedule 2†

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
61645May 12, 2025
to July 21, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Online with Scheduled Classes
  Location: Online		Cunningham, Margaret

Additional Information

  • Workplace Settings and Contexts.
  • Team Work in Healthcare Settings.
  • Legal and Ethical Issues.
  • Professional Approaches to Practice.
  • Self-Reflective Practice.
  • Employability Skills.

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.