GNUR 502: Introduction to Health Care Practice in Canada provides an introduction to the role of the Health Care Assistant (HCA) and Nurse within the British Columbia health care system. Students will be introduced to the health care team and the roles and functions of the HCA and Nurse within the team. The students will have the opportunity to acquire personal care and assistance skills within the parameters of the HCA role. The course is comprised of lecture and practical experiences to develop caregiver skills that maintain and promote the comfort, safety and independence of individuals in community and facility. Students will develop self-reflective skills required for competent practice and will be introduced to effective job-finding strategies.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Post-Graduate Diploma in Gerontological Nursing
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Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.