HCA 120

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 comprises class and supervised laboratory experiences, which assist the student to integrate theory from other courses to develop caregiver skills that maintain and promote the comfort, safety, and independence of individuals in community and facility contexts. Note: Field trips outside of class time will be required. -- Prerequisite -- Admission to the Health Care Assistant certificate. -- Corequisite -- None. -- Pre or Corequisite -- None. Section information text: This course includes a mandatory fee of $17.09.