Camosun College

What you'll study

Health Care Assistant

(formerly Home Support/Resident Care Attendant)

You'll need to obtain a minimum of 70% (“B-”) in all academic courses and successfully complete the clinical placements in order to qualify for a Health Care Assistant Certificate.

Courses

Credits

HCA 110

Concepts for Practice

4.0

HCA 120

Introduction to Practice

2.0

HCA 130

Interpersonal Communications

3.0

HCA 140

Lifestyle and Choices

2.0

HCA 150

Healing 1: Caring for Individuals Experiencing Common Health Challenges

5.0

HCA 154

Healing 2: Caring for Individuals Experiencing Cognitive or Mental Challenges

3.0

HCA 161

Personal Care Skills 1

3.0

HCA 162

Personal Care Skills 2

3.0

HCA 171

Clinical Placement 1

1.0

HCA 172

Community Practicum

1.0

HCA 173

Clinical Placement 2

3.0

HCA 174 Transition Practicum
1.0

Total Credits

31.0

Last updated: 6-May-2011 11:06 am