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HRCA 2235: Clinical 3
Effective date
May 2025
Department
Health Care Assistant Int'l
School
Health Sciences
Description
This supervised practice experience provides students with further opportunity to apply knowledge and skills learned in the other courses in the Health Care Assistant program with individuals in a multi-level or complex care setting. A portion of this clinical experience will be devoted to working with individuals with dementia. Opportunity will be provided for students to increase their expertise and confidence with the role of the Health Care Assistant within a complex care facility. During this course students’ skills and application of knowledge will be assessed.
This course is part of the Health Care Assistant Diploma Program (International Cohort)
Credits
6.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
HRCA 2261, HRCA 2291, HRCA 2240.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Provide person-centred care and assistance that recognizes and respects the uniqueness of each individual client.
- Use an informed problem-solving approach to provide care and assistance for five or six dependent residents. The care provided promotes the physical, psychological, social, cognitive and spiritual well- being of residents and families.
- Provide person-centred care and assistance for clients experiencing complex health challenges.
- Provide person-centred care and assistance for clients experiencing cognitive and/or mental health challenges.
- Interact with other members of the healthcare team in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the achievement of goals.
- Communicate clearly, accurately and sensitively with clients and families within a variety of community and facility contexts.
- Provide personal care and assistance for five/six residents in a safe, competent and organized manner:
- Recognize and respond to own self-development, learning and health enhancement needs
- Perform the care-giver role in a reflective, responsible, accountable and professional manner
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 180
Total Hours: 180
Total Hours: 180
Instructional Strategies
Clinical instruction, supervision and evaluation.
Online activities
Online activities
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
Satisfactory and 85% attendance
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Clinical Examination |
|
Practical evaluation of performance and completion of skills check-list as per learning outcomes |
|
Participation |
|
Mandatory 85% attendance |
Course topics
- Performance of skills
- Medical asepsis
- Body mechanics
- Safety
- Organization
- Communication
- Responsibility
- Professional behavior
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.