This clinical experience provides learners with the opportunity to integrate theory from Level One and Two courses into practice. Learners will work with aging clients and/or those with chronic illness in residential care settings. Medication administration, nursing care, organization, comprehensive health assessment, wound care and leadership are emphasized in this course.
Prerequisites
NURS 2001, NURS 2002, NURS 2003, NURS 2004, NURS 2005, NURS 2006.
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What you will learn
- Legislation specific to the older adult
- Leadership
- Professional communication
- Communication with the older adult with cognitive challenges
- Inter-professional approach to practice
- Comprehensive assessment of the older adult
- Medication administration
- Chronic wound care
- Self-reflective approach to practice
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42039 |
March 30, 2026 to April 24, 2026 |
Practicum | Off Site | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60285 |
July 27, 2026 to August 21, 2026 |
Practicum | Off Site | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.