Course offerings vary from year to year. Check Generate a Timetable for available course offerings.
HCAS 101T Health: Interpersonal Communications (Ends Sep 2022)
An exploration of the development of self-awareness, increased understanding of others, and development of effective interpersonal communication skills that can be used in a variety of caregiving contexts.
Prerequisite: Admission to program.
HCAS 102T Health: Lifestyle and Choices (Ends Sep 2022)
An introduction to a holistic concept of health and the components of a health-enhancing lifestyle. Topics include self-reflection of personal health experiences, recognizing challenges and resources that may impact lifestyle choices.
Prerequisite: Admission to program.
HCAS 103T Health Care Assistant: Introduction to Practice (Ends Sep 2022)
An introduction of the role of the HCA within the BC healthcare system. Topics include introduction to the healthcare team, roles and functions of the HCA within the team; self-reflective skills for competent practice.
Prerequisite: Admission to program.
HCAS 104T Health and Healing: Concepts for Practice (Ends Sep 2022)
An introduction to the philosophical values and theoretical understandings that provide a foundation for competent practice. Focus on concepts of caring, person-centered care, basic human needs, human development, family, culture, diversity, critical thinking and problem solving.
Prerequisite: Admission to program.
HCAS 105T Healing 1: Common Health Challenges (Ends Sep 2022)
An introduction to the study of normal structure and function of the human body and normal bodily changes associated with aging. Topics include challenges to health and healing in relation to each body system, person-centred practice, and end-of-life care.
Prerequisite: Admission to program.
HCAS 106T Healing 2: Cognitive or Mental Challenges (Ends Sep 2022)
An exploration of the concepts and caregiving approaches needed to work effectively with individuals experiencing cognitive or mental challenges. Topics include supporting clients with dementia, recognizing behaviours and identifying person-centred intervention strategies.
Prerequisite: Admission to program.
HCAS 107T Healing 3: Personal Care and Assistance (Ends Sep 2022)
An introduction to personal care and assistance skills within the parameters of the HCA role. Topics include skills that maintain and promote the comfort, safety, and independence of individuals in community and facility contexts.
Prerequisite: Admission to program.
HCAS 110 Health: Interpersonal Communications
An exploration of the development of self-awareness, increased understanding of others, and development of effective interpersonal communication skills that can be used in a variety of caregiving contexts. HCAS 110 was formerly called HCAS 101T; credit will not be granted for both courses.
Prerequisite: Admission to program.
HCAS 120 Health: Lifestyle and Choices
An introduction to a holistic concept of health and the components of a health-enhancing lifestyle. Topics include self-reflection of personal health experiences, recognizing challenges and resources that may impact lifestyle choices. HCAS 120 was formerly called HCAS 102T; credit will not be granted for both courses.
Prerequisite: Admission to program.
HCAS 121T Practice Experience in Multi-Level and/or Complex Care (Ends Sep 2022)
An opportunity to practice consolidating knowledge and skills in multi-level and/or complex care settings.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Phase I.
HCAS 130 Health Care Assistant: Introduction to Practice
An introduction of the role of the HCA within the BC healthcare system. Topics include introduction to the healthcare team, roles and functions of the HCA within the team; self-reflective skills for competent practice. HCAS 130 was formerly called HCAS 103T; credit will not be granted for both courses.
Prerequisite: Admission to program.
HCAS 131T Practice Experience in Home Support and/or Assisted Living (Ends Sep 2022)
An opportunity to apply knowledge and skills with individuals and families in community settings such as home support and/or assisted living while promoting the philosophy of community care settings, client choice and independence.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Phase II.
HCAS 140 Health and Healing: Concepts for Practice
An introduction to the philosophical values and theoretical understandings that provide a foundation for competent practice. Focus on concepts of caring, person-centered care, basic human needs, human development, family, culture, diversity, critical thinking and problem solving. HCAS 140 was formerly called HCAS 104T; credit will not be granted for both courses.
Prerequisite: Admission to program.
HCAS 150 Healing 1: Common Health Challenges
An introduction to the study of normal structure and function of the human body and normal bodily changes associated with aging. Topics include challenges to health and healing in relation to each body system, person-centred practice, and end-of-life care. HCAS 150 was formerly called HCAS 105T; credit will not be granted for both courses.
Prerequisite: Admission to program.
HCAS 160 Healing 2: Cognitive or Mental Challenges
An exploration of the concepts and caregiving approaches needed to work effectively with individuals experiencing cognitive or mental challenges. Topics include supporting clients with dementia, recognizing behaviours and identifying person-centred intervention strategies. HCAS 160 was formerly called HCAS 106T; credit will not be granted for both courses.
Prerequisite: Admission to program.
HCAS 170 Healing 3: Personal Care and Assistance
An introduction to personal care and assistance skills within the parameters of the HCA role. Topics include skills that maintain and promote the comfort, safety, and independence of individuals in community and facility contexts. HCAS 170 was formerly called HCAS 107T; credit will not be granted for both courses.
Prerequisite: Admission to program.
HCAS 180 Practice Experience in Multi-Level and/or Complex Care
An opportunity to practice consolidating knowledge and skills in multi-level and/or complex care settings. HCAS 180 was formerly called HCAS 121T; credit will not be granted for both courses.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Phase I.
HCAS 190 Practice Experience in Home Support and/or Assisted Living
An opportunity to apply knowledge and skills with individuals and families in community settings such as home support and/or assisted living while promoting the philosophy of community care settings, client choice and independence. HCAS 190 was formerly called HCAS 131T; credit will not be granted for both courses.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Phase II.