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
Length: 72.0 hours
Course outline:
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Prerequisites
HRCA 1181.
| CRN # | Dates | Day/Time/Location | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Rahmati, Nadia |
| 61780 | May 6, 2025 to June 25, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: Blended Location: Varies | |
| 72700 | September 2, 2025 to October 22, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: Blended Location: Varies | Rahmati, Nadia |
| CRN # | Dates | Day/Time/Location | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61826 | May 5, 2025 to July 22, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: In Person Location: VCC Broadway Building B | Brar, Ash Harpaul |
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.
- Compression Stockings
- Measuring vital signs
- Heat and cold applications
- Medications
- Assisting with oxygen needs
† 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.