105 hours practicum, 4 credits

This final supervised practice experience provides an opportunity for the learner to become better prepared to take on the role of the Health Care Assistant. This course provides students with a further opportunity to apply knowledge and skills from all other courses in the program with individuals in a multi-level or complex care setting. A portion of this clinical experience will be devoted to working with individuals experiencing cognitive challenges. Opportunity will be provided for students to gain expertise and confidence with the role of the HCA within a continuing care facility.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to Health Care Assistant Program. Successful completeion of the appropriate HCA theory courses is required to progress into the Practice Experience.

Offered in the following terms: 2012 Spring, 2013 Winter, 2013 Spring

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