HTCA-169 - Clinical I Personal Care Skills I - 2.00 Credits
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Course Details
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This supervised practice experience provides students with an opportunity to apply knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes they have learned in other Health Care Assistant courses with individuals in a multi-level or complex care setting. Opportunity will be provided for students to gain expertise, confidence and to become ready to undertake the role of the Health Care Assistant within a residential care facility.
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Part of the:CAREER TRAINING (HEALTH) Department
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Course offered:Fall 2025 (September - December)
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Prerequisites : HTCA-104 , HTCA-126 , HTCA-121 , HTCA-116 , HTCA-111 ,
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Course Outline
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Instructors Qualifications:
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Relevant Master's Degree
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Office Hours:
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1.5 hours per week
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Contact Hours:
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60
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Student Evaluation
Procedure:
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Assignments: 50-70%, Final 30-50%, Total 100%. Grading procedures follow NVIT policy.
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Learning Outcomes:
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Upon successful completion of this course students should be able to:
- provide person-centered care and assistance that recognizes and respects the uniqueness of each individual client;
- use an informed problem-solving approach to provide care and assistance that promotes the physical, psychological, social, cognitive and spiritual well-being of clients and families;
- provide care and assistance for clients experiencing complex 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 in sensitive ways with clients and families;
- provide personal care and assistance in a safe, competent and organized manner;
- recognize and respond to own self-development, learning and health enhancement needs; and
- perform the care-giver role in a reflective, responsible, accountable and professional manner.
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Text and Materials:
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Sorrentino, S. & Remmert, L. (current ed.). Mosby's Canadian textbook for the support worker. Toronto, ON: Elsevier Canada.
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Other Resources:
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Transfer Credits:
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For more information visit: www.bctransferguide.ca
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Other Information:
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Current Course Offerings:| | | HTCA-169-01 | | Days | Time | Start Date | End Date | | M,T,W,TH | 8:30AM - 4:30PM | 17 Nov 2025 | 27 Nov 2025 |
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