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HCA-108 - Practice Education Experience in Home Support, Assisted Living and/or Group Homes

Minimum Credits: 4 Length: 60 hours Prerequisites: HCA 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107 Corequisites: HCA 109 Delivery Method: On-campus Course Outline: https://sps.cotr.bc.ca/Outlines/Course Outlines/HCA108.pdf

This practice course provides students with an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills from all other courses with individuals and families in a community setting. Opportunity is provided for students to become more familiar with the role of the HCA within the Home Support Agency, Assisted Living Facility and/or a Group Home, and to gain abilities that prepare graduates for employment in these settings. It is important that students understand the philosophy of community care settings and its emphasis on client choice and independence.