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HCA-101 - Concepts for Practice

Minimum Credits: 4 Length: 70 hours Prerequisites: Corequisites: HCA 102, HCA 103, HCA 104, HCA 105, HCA 106, HCA 107 Delivery Method: Blended Course Outline: https://outlines.cotr.bc.ca/pdf/courses/Course-outline-HCA-101-Fall-2024.pdf

This course provides students with the opportunity to develop a theoretical framework for practice. Students will be introduced to the philosophical values and theoretical understandings that provide a foundation for competent practice as an HCA. The course focuses on concepts of caring and person-centered care; basic human needs and human development; family, culture, and diversity as they relate to health and healing. Students will also be introduced to a problem-solving model that will be critical to their practice.