This course provides an introduction to the role of the Health Care Assistant within the British Columbia health care system. Students will be introduced to the health care team and the roles and functions of Health Care Assistants within the team. Students will also have opportunities to develop self-reflective skills required for competent practice and will be introduced to effective job-finding approaches.
Prerequisites
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What you will learn
- Workplace Settings and Contexts.
- Team Work in Healthcare Settings.
- Legal and Ethical Issues.
- Professional Approaches to Practice.
- Self-Reflective Practice.
- Employability Skills.
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70194 |
September 9, 2026 to December 2, 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60783 |
May 11, 2026 to July 20, 2026 |
Online | Online | 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.