Personal Care & Assistance 2 (HRCA 1293)
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 further develop care-giver skills that maintain and promote the comfort, safety and independence of individuals in acute care and diverse contexts.
Course code: HRCA 1293
Credits: 4.0
Tuition: $0
Length: 72.0 hours
Course outline:
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Prerequisites
HRCA 1181. No schedule is currently available. Please check again later.
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Schedule †
HRCA 1293 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 |
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40796 | January 7, 2025 to February 26, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: Blended Location: Varies |
42631 | January 7, 2025 to February 26, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: Blended Location: Varies |
61792 | May 5, 2025 to June 24, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: Blended Location: Varies |
60121 | May 6, 2025 to June 25, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: Blended Location: Varies |
61780 | May 6, 2025 to June 25, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: Blended Location: Varies |
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.
- Hand and Foot Care
- Compression Stockings
- Measuring vital signs
- Heat and cold applications
- Assisting with medications for clients able to direct own care
- Assisting with oxygen needs
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
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Tuition and Fees are approximate and subject to change. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.
† 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.