GNUR 444 Clinical Practice in Complex Care. This course provides learners with an opportunity to work with older adults with complex healthcare needs within a complex care setting. Under the supervised direction of a clinical instructor, learners apply their basic and post-basic gerontological Health Care Assistant (HCA) and nursing (RN) (does RN stand for nursing?) knowledge and further consolidate their gerontological care competencies. Students are guided through numerous learning activities within the clinical setting and with various clients experiencing common age and disease related issues. Upon completion of this course, students will have a broader understanding of the Canadian healthcare system and the scope and standards of practice of HCAs and RNs in Canada.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Semester 1 of the International Post Graduate Diploma in Gerontological Nursing Program.
Current BLS-HC Certificate
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 | 160 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Other | 160 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Apply theories, principles, concepts, and skills learned in accordance with the BC Health Care Assistant (HCA) Registry, BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) and the Canadian Gerontological Nursing Association (CGNA)
- Apply the principles of the empathic approach when working with clients and their family members
- Demonstrate proficiency in all Health Care Aide (HCA) level competencies as specified by the BC HCA Registry
- Complete nursing level (RN)? assessments under the supervision of the instructor
- Demonstrate appropriate time management and prioritization skills
- Provide accurate and appropriate, evidence-based rationales for choices/actions
- Identify the roles and scope of practice of HCAs and RNs in a complex care setting
- Complete role-specific documentation according to industry and facility standards
- Identify personal competency development needs using self-reflection
- Evaluate the effectiveness of specific learning strategies on learning outcomes specified in a personalized learning plan
Grading Table
Competency-based Grades
This grading system is based on satisfactory acquisition of defined skills or successful completion of the course learning outcomes. It is used where standard numerical grades are not generally applied, for example in evaluating practicum performance or work placements, in pass/fail courses or for non-credit courses.
| Grade | Description |
| AAV | ABOVE AVERAGE -The student has mastered all or most course objectives/requirements in a minimum time frame and has exemplified good work and study habits. |
| COM | COMPLETE – denotes that the student has mastered a satisfactory number of course objectives/requirements in a non-credit course |
| CRG | CREDIT GRANTED - denotes that the student performance was satisfactory in a credit course. |
| NCG | NO CREDIT GRANTED - denotes that the student performance was unsatisfactory. |
| PCG | PARTIAL CREDIT GRANTED – denotes that the student has successfully completed a portion of the course objectives in a credit course. |
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.