Course

Health Roles and Responsibilities

Important Notice

This course is not active. Please contact Department Chair for more information.

Faculty
Health Sciences
Department
Mental Health and Personal Support Work
Course code
HCSW 1100
Credits
3.00
Semester length
15
Max class size
35
Method(s) of instruction
Lecture
Typically offered
To be determined

Overview

Course description
This course provides an introduction to the concepts of health and the components of a health-enhancing lifestyle. The course also provides students with an introduction to the role of the Health Care Support Worker. Participants are invited to reflect on their own experience of health, recognizing challenges and resources that may impact on their own health while at the same time developing the knowledge, attitudes and values required for competent practice as a Health Care Support Worker. Course content will focus on preparing worker for employment in Home Support, Residential Care, Assisted Living and Community Mental Health.
Course content

1.      Health

  • holistic concept of health and wellness

 

2.      Relationship between lifestyle choices and health promotion

  • exercise
  • diet
  • stress management
  • harmful substances
  • social and cultural influences
  • values and beliefs
  • environmental influences

 

3.      Health promotion – Personal change and transitions

  • self-reflection
  • self-evaluation
  • values and beliefs - personal

 

4.      Personal growth and self-care in the work setting

  • workplace stresses and stress management
  • abuse of residents/clients
  • domestic violence issues
  • personal safety
  • client safety
  • effective job finding skills
  • learning and growth
  • sources of support and assistance
  • strategies for self-care and the prevention of ‘burnout’

 

5.      Roles and responsibilities of the Home Support and Resident Care Attendant

  • context of practice
  • lines of communication
  • group processes
  • teamwork
  • values clarification
  • cultural issues
  • reporting and recording
  • work role parameters and limitations

  

6.      Responsible and accountable behaviour

  • policy and procedure
  • standards of care
  • employer and employee relationships
  • accountability, dependability, competence and integrity
  • legal and ethical concerns
  • code of ethics
  • resident/client rights
  • independence
  • advocacy
Learning activities

1.      Lecture

2.      Group discussions

3.      Audio-visual materials

4.      Role play situations

5.      Guest speakers

Means of assessment

Course evaluation is consistent with Douglas College course evaluation policy. An evaluation schedule is presented at the beginning of the course.

This is a graded course and a minimum requirement for successful completion of the course is 65%. An evaluation schedule will be presented at the beginning of the course.

Learning outcomes

This course is based on the competencies as outlined in the Provincial Curriculum Guide for Home Support and Resident Care Attendant Programs, 1992.

In this course, students will have opportunities to:

1.      Describe the interrelationship between the mind, body and spirit in the ongoing process of health.

2.      Describe the relationship between lifestyle choices and health.

3.      Identify the physical, psychological, social, spiritual and environmental components of a health-enhancing       lifestyle.

4.      Describe the role of the Home Support Attendant and the Resident Care Attendant within the context of            the Continuing Care System.

5.      Identify the essential components of responsible and accountable behaviour as applied to the role of the           Health Care Support Worker.

6.      Describe the value of personal growth through continued learning and self-care.

Textbook materials

Textbooks and Materials to be Purchased by Students

 

1.      A list of recommended materials is provided to the students at the beginning of the semester.

Requisites

Course Guidelines

Course Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this course and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the course, consider the previous version as the applicable version.

(Current)

Course Transfers

These are for current course guidelines only. For a full list of archived courses please see https://www.bctransferguide.ca

Institution Transfer details for HCSW 1100
There are no applicable transfer credits for this course.

Course Offerings

Winter 2025