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 further develop care-giver skills that maintain and promote the comfort, safety and independence of individuals in acute care and diverse contexts.
Prerequisites
HRCA 1220.
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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.
- Moving, positioning and transferring a client.
- Bedmaking.
- Promoting exercise and activity.
- Assisting with dietary intake.
- Promoting urinary and bowel elimination.
- Compression Stockings
- Measuring vital signs
- Heat and cold applications
- Medications
- Assisting with oxygen needs
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60341 |
May 5, 2026 to June 24, 2026 |
Online Lab |
Varies | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60349 |
May 4, 2026 to June 23, 2026 |
Online Lab Lecture |
Varies | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70178 |
September 1, 2026 to October 21, 2026 |
Online Lab Lecture |
Varies | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60801 |
May 4, 2026 to July 21, 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.