HCA 102 Health Care Assistant: Introduction to Practice provides an introduction to the role of the HCA within the British Columbia Health care system. Students will be introduced to the healthcare team and the roles and functions of HCA within the team. Students will also have opportunities to develop self-reflective skills required for competent practice and will be introduced to effective job-finding approaches.
Prerequisites: None
Corequisite: None
Crosslisted: None
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 4 |
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| Total Credits | 2.00 |
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| Total Hours | 30 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 6 |
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| Other | 6 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- display an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of HCAs within the health care system in British Columbia:
• describe the Health Care Systems in British Columbia and Canada
• describe the processes by which individuals in British Columbia become eligible for long term care
• discuss the goals, philosophy, and approaches used in assisted living facilities and how these might also be applied in other contexts
• describe the purpose and functions of employer standards, policies, and procedures
• discuss the importance of maintaining client/resident/family confidentiality
• describe the roles and responsibilities of HCAs within the health care team
• describe the role of labor unions in health care in relation to membership, responsibilities, and implications for HCAs.
• Describe the role and mandate of bodies with oversight of HCAs in BC.
- contribute to the effective functioning of the healthcare team
• discuss basic concepts of team development and group process
• outline the benefits and challenges of working in a team
• describe principles of collaboration and cooperation that contribute to effective team functioning
• describe the roles and responsibilities of various members of the healthcare team
• discuss lines of communication
- function in a responsible, accountable fashion recognizing legal and ethical parameters of the HCA role"
• discuss human rights as they relate to the provider and the recipient of care
• discuss elements of responsible and accountable behavior
• delineate the legal and contractual limitations and obligations of HCAs
• delineate the legal implications of the written word
• discuss how to recognize ethical issues in practice and methods for resolving such issues
• discuss appropriate responses when a situation exceeds legal parameters of one's role
• describe what is meant by professional boundaries in relation to relationships with clients/residents and families
- apply self-reflection, and self-appraisal processes in order to recognize and respond to own self-development needs as a care
• discuss reflective practice: what it is, why it is important, how to become a reflective care provider
• discuss how personal competence of the care provider is a component of caring practice
• describe how self-assessment relates to self-development
• discuss the importance of lifelong learning for all care providers
- confidently conduct a job-search process
• describe the challenges and rewards of specific work environments
• discuss criteria for selecting a work environment that fits one's strengths, values, preferences, and lifestyle
• prepare a clear, attractive resume and letter of application
• complete a job application form
• effectively participate in a job interview
Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
GPA |
| 90-100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
| 85-89 |
A |
4.00 |
| 80-84 |
A- |
3.67 |
| 76-79 |
B+ |
3.33 |
| 72-75 |
B |
3.00 |
| 68-71 |
B- |
2.67 |
| 64-67 |
C+ |
2.33 |
| 60-63 |
C |
2.00 |
| 55-59 |
C- |
1.67 |
| 50-54 |
P |
1.00 |
| 0-49 |
F |
0.00 |
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DNW |
0.00 |
See the Academic Calendar for General Information including how to withdraw from course(s) and other regulations.
Disclaimer
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.