Clinical 1

Course code HRCA 1135

Credit 2.0

Length 60.0 hours

Course outline View

This supervised practical experience provides students with an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills learned in the other level one courses in the Health Care Assistant programs with individuals in a multi-level or complex care setting. Opportunity will be provided for students to gain expertise and confidence with the role of the Health Care Assistant within a residential care facility. During this course students' skills and application of knowledge will be assessed.

Prerequisites

HRCA 1261, HRCA 1192, HRCA 1163, HRCA 1181, HRCA 1240.

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What you will learn

  • 1. Performance of skills.
    2. Medical asepsis.
    3. Body mechanics.
    4. Safety.
    5. Organization.
    6. Communication.
    7. Responsibility.
    8. 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
42357 April 7, 2026
to April 17, 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.