GNUR 441 Basic Skills and Physical Assessment. In this course, learners will be provided with a structured environment in which to learn and demonstrate Health Care Assistant (HCA) (write out the full term the first time you use it, for RN as well.) and Registered Nurse (RN) level skills related to the provision of personal care and physical assessment. Classes will consist of theory and development of psychomotor skills using simulated clients in the lab setting. Students will receive formative feedback as they are exposed to facets of the Canadian Healthcare System and provincial regulatory standards and competencies for both HCA and RN level work. Skills will be appraised at the end of the course in preparation for clinical learning experiences.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of semester 1 of the Post Graduate Diploma in Gerontological Nursing program.
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 | 15 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 45 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lab (lab, field, computer) | 3 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Compare and contrast HCA level and RN level standards, competencies, and scope of practice
- Provide personal care to simulated older adults in accordance with the BC Health Care Assistant (HCA) Registry and British Columbian College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards and competencies
- Determine risk for negative health outcomes using appropriate screening tools related to systems being explored
- Document care and assessment findings in accordance with facility and industry standards
- demonstrate the safe usage of canes, walkers, wheelchairs, electronic lifts/slings, slider sheets, handrails, slider boards and support belts
- Provide health and safety related education and guidance in accordance with BCCNP and CGNA standards and competencies
- Use the Gentle Persuasive Approach in care of simulated clients with cognitive challenges
- Identify when to use the Provincial Patient Safety Learning System (PSLS) and/or private incident reporting system to address workplace related safety issues
- Apply appropriate infection control principles in a variety of clinical scenarios
- Obtain an accurate health history using appropriate sources of information
- Perform a systematic head-to-toe assessment of an older adult
- Identify personal competency development needs using self-reflection
Grading Table
Standard Academic and Career Programs 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 |
| | 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.