This practical course offers students the opportunity to acquire personal care and assistance skills within the parameters of the Health Care Assistant role. The course is comprised of class and supervised laboratory experiences which assist the student to integrate theory from other courses to develop care-giver skills that maintain and promote the comfort, safety and independence of individuals in community and facility contexts.
Prerequisites
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What you will learn
- Problem-solving when carrying out care-giving procedures.
- Asepsis and prevention of infection.
- Promoting comfort and rest.
- Promoting personal hygiene.
- Hand and Foot Care
- Moving, positioning and transferring a client.
- Bedmaking.
- Promoting exercise and activity.
- Assisting with dietary intake
- Promoting urinary and bowel elimination.
- Home management.
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42355 |
January 6, 2026 to April 2, 2026 |
Lab Lecture |
VCC Broadway Building B | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70184 |
September 10, 2026 to December 3, 2026 |
Lecture | VCC Broadway Building B | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60785 |
May 8, 2026 to July 24, 2026 |
Online Lecture Lab |
Varies | 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.