Clinical 3

Course code HRCA 2235

Credit 6.0

Length 180.0 hours

Course outline View

This supervised practice experience provides students with further opportunity to apply knowledge and skills learned in the other courses in the Health Care Assistant program with individuals in a multi-level or complex care setting. A portion of this clinical experience will be devoted to working with individuals with dementia. Opportunity will be provided for students to increase their expertise and confidence with the role of the Health Care Assistant within a complex care facility. During this course students’ skills and application of knowledge will be assessed.

This course is part of the Health Care Assistant Diploma Program (International Cohort)

Prerequisites

HRCA 2261, HRCA 2291, HRCA 2240.

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What you will learn

  • Performance of skills
  • Medical asepsis
  • Body mechanics
  • Safety
  • Organization
  • Communication
  • Responsibility
  • Professional behavior

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
70807 October 19, 2026
to November 26, 2026
Clinical 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.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.