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Lecture Hours: 4.0 | Seminar: 0.0 | Lab: 0.0
Interpersonal and intrapersonal skills are critical to the work of health care assistants. In this course, students focus on developing an awareness of self, as well as an awareness of others. Development of effective interpersonal communication skills that can be used in a variety of caregiving contexts will be emphasized. Students learn and practice effective communication techniques that demonstrate personal awareness, respect, and active listening skills. Students are encouraged to reflect on the impact of their own communication choices and patterns.Registration in this course is restricted to students admitted to the Certificate in Health Care Assistant.Corequisite(s): HCAS 1101, 1110, 1120, 1130, 1140, and 1220.
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Lecture Hours: 2.5 | Seminar: 0.0 | Lab: 0.0
Health is a multifaceted concept including physical, social, emotional, and spiritual dimensions. Students explore health from a holistic perspective, as well as the components of a health-enhancing lifestyle. Students reflect on their own experience of health, recognizing challenges and resources that can impact lifestyle choices. A model that students may apply in other courses to understand the multi-faceted aspects of health and healing will be introduced. Registration in this course is restricted to students admitted to the Certificate in Health Care Assistant.Corequisites: HCAS 1100, 1110, 1120, 1130, 1140, and 1220.
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Lecture Hours: 4.0 | Seminar: 1.0 | Lab: 0.0
An understanding of the human body, aging, nutrition, and health challenges is critical to the delivery of day-to-day care. Students are introduced to the normal structure and function of the human body and normal bodily changes associated with aging. Students learn about common challenges to health and healing in relation to each body system. The focus is placed on exploring person-centred practice as it relates to the common challenges to health.Registration in this course is restricted to students admitted to the Certificate in Health Care Assistant.Corequisites: HCAS 1100, 1101, 1120, 1130, 1140, and 1220.
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Lecture Hours: 4.0 | Seminar: 1.5 | Lab: 0.0
A theoretical framework is essential for safe and competent practice as a health care assistant. Students in this course begin to develop a theoretical framework for practice. The philosophical values and theoretical understandings that provide a foundation for safe and competent practice are introduced with a focus on the concepts of caring and person-centred care, basic human needs and human development, family, culture, and diversity as these relate to health and healing. Students will also be introduced to a problem-solving model critical to their practice.Registration in this course is restricted to students admitted to the Certificate in Health Care Assistant.Corequisites: HCAS 1100, 1101, 1110, 1130, 1140, and 1220.
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Lecture Hours: 2.5 | Seminar: 0.0 | Lab: 0.0
Students are introduced to the role of the health care assistant within the British Columbia health care system. They learn about the health care team and the roles and functions of health care assistants within the team. Further, students have opportunities to develop the self-reflective skills required for competent practice. Students will also be introduced to effective job finding approaches.Registration in this course is restricted to students admitted to the Certificate in Health Care Assistant.Corequisites: HCAS 1100, 1101, 1110, 1120, 1140, and 1220.
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Lecture Hours: 4.0 | Seminar: 0.0 | Lab: 1.0
Students acquire personal care and assistance skills within the parameters of the health care assistant role. Students develop the caregiver skills necessary to maintain and promote the comfort, safety, and independence of individuals in community and facility contexts. Students are required to integrate theory from other courses as they complete the class and supervised laboratory experiences.Registration in this course is restricted to students admitted to the Certificate in Health Care Assistant.Corequisites: HCAS 1100, 1101, 1110, 1120, 1130, and 1220.
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Lecture Hours: 4.0 | Seminar: 1.5 | Lab: 0.0
Students integrate content from earlier courses to explore concepts and caregiving approaches that will allow them to work effectively with individuals experiencing cognitive or mental health challenges. Emphasis is placed on supporting clients with dementia, recognizing responsive behaviours, and identifying person-centred intervention strategies.Registration in this course is restricted to students admitted to the Certificate in Health Care Assistant.Corequisites: HCAS 1100, 1101, 1110, 1120, 1130, and 1140.
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