Course

Applied Practice Experiences 2

Faculty
Health Sciences
Department
Mental Health and Personal Support Work
Course Code
HCSW 1108
Credits
6.75
Semester Length
7
Max Class Size
Lecture/practice: 11:1, Clinical experience: 8:1
Method(s) Of Instruction
Lecture
Lab
Clinical
Typically Offered
To be determined

Overview

Course Description
This practical course builds on the learning experiences in HCSW 1105: Applied Practice Experiences 1. Students have further opportunities to integrate theory from other courses, and to consolidate care-giving skills in the laboratory and clinical settings. In the laboratory, increase emphasis will be placed on home and community settings. For this second clinical experience, students will continue to practice and learn in multi-level or complex care facilities, providing an opportunity for students to gain expertise and confidence with the role of the HCA.
Course Content

NOTE: All skills are taught in such a way that facility, community, and acute care contexts are recognized.

 

Consolidation of laboratory skills from HCSW 1105

Heat and cold applications

Assisting with Medications for clients able to direct own care

Promoting comfort and rest

  • Admitting a person to a facility

Measuring vital signs

  • Measuring height and weight
  • Measuring body temperature, pulse, and respirations
  • Reporting and recording vital signs

Assisting with oxygen needs

Home management

  • Maintaining safety and medical asepsis in the home setting
  • Community resources and supports

 

Learning Activities

Lecture/practice

Group discussion/group activities

Audio-visual materials

Case studies/simulation

Clinical experiences

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 MASTERY course.  Students will receive a detailed outline of performance expectations at the beginning of the course.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

 

  1. Safely and competently perform all course skills in the laboratory setting.
  2. Provide care and assistance for residents experiencing complex health challenges.
  3. Provide person-centered care and assistance that recognizes and respects the uniqueness of each individual resident.
  4. Perform personal care skills in an organized manner ensuring the comfort and appropriate independence of the client/resident.
  5. Use an informed problem-solving approach to provide care and assistance that promotes the physical, psychological, social, cognitive and spiritual well-being of residents and families.
  6. Successfully apply problem-solving and critical thinking skills to increasingly complex situations.
  7. Provide personal care and assistance competently in ways that maintain safety for self and others.
  8. Perform the care-giver role in a reflective, responsible, accountable and professional manner within the parameters of the HCA role.
  9. Communicate clearly, accurately and in sensitive ways with residents and families.
  10. Interact with other members of the healthcare team in ways which contribute to effective working relationships and the achievement of goals.
  11. Recognize and respond to own self-development, learning and health enhancement needs.
Textbook Materials

Textbooks and Materials to be Purchased by Students:

 

 A list of recommended textbooks and materials is provided to 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 1108
There are no applicable transfer credits for this course.

Course Offerings

Fall 2024

CRN Days Instructor Status
CRN
37240
 Tue Wed Mon Thu
Instructor Last Name
TBA
Instructor First Name
(Faculty)
Course Status
Open
Maximum Seats
32
Currently Enrolled
0
Remaining Seats:
32
On Waitlist
0
Building
Off Campus Location
Room
None
Times:
Start Time
6:30
-
End Time
14:50
Building
Off Campus Location
Room
None
Times:
Start Time
6:30
-
End Time
14:50
Building
Coquitlam - Bldg. C
Room
C2040
Times:
Start Time
8:30
-
End Time
10:20
Building
Coquitlam - Bldg. D
Room
D1025
Times:
Start Time
8:30
-
End Time
10:20
Building
Coquitlam - Bldg. C
Room
C2014
Times:
Start Time
10:30
-
End Time
12:20
Building
Coquitlam - Bldg. C
Room
C2040
Times:
Start Time
10:30
-
End Time
12:20
Building
Coquitlam - Bldg. C
Room
C2003
Times:
Start Time
10:30
-
End Time
12:20
Building
Coquitlam - Bldg. C
Room
C2009
Times:
Start Time
10:30
-
End Time
12:20
Building
Coquitlam - Bldg. C
Room
C2011
Times:
Start Time
10:30
-
End Time
12:20
Building
Coquitlam - Bldg. C
Room
C2014
Times:
Start Time
10:30
-
End Time
14:20
Building
Coquitlam - Bldg. C
Room
C2040
Times:
Start Time
10:30
-
End Time
14:20
Building
Coquitlam - Bldg. C
Room
C2003
Times:
Start Time
10:30
-
End Time
14:20
Building
Coquitlam - Bldg. C
Room
C2009
Times:
Start Time
10:30
-
End Time
14:20
Building
Coquitlam - Bldg. C
Room
C2011
Times:
Start Time
10:30
-
End Time
14:20
Building
Coquitlam - Bldg. C
Room
C2014
Times:
Start Time
10:30
-
End Time
14:20
Building
Coquitlam - Bldg. C
Room
C2040
Times:
Start Time
10:30
-
End Time
14:20
Building
Coquitlam - Bldg. C
Room
C2003
Times:
Start Time
10:30
-
End Time
14:20
Building
Coquitlam - Bldg. C
Room
C2009
Times:
Start Time
10:30
-
End Time
14:20
Building
Coquitlam - Bldg. C
Room
C2011
Times:
Start Time
10:30
-
End Time
14:20
Building
Coquitlam - Bldg. C
Room
C2014
Times:
Start Time
10:30
-
End Time
14:20
Building
Coquitlam - Bldg. C
Room
C2040
Times:
Start Time
10:30
-
End Time
14:20
Building
Coquitlam - Bldg. C
Room
C2003
Times:
Start Time
10:30
-
End Time
14:20
Building
Coquitlam - Bldg. C
Room
C2009
Times:
Start Time
10:30
-
End Time
14:20
Building
Coquitlam - Bldg. C
Room
C2011
Times:
Start Time
10:30
-
End Time
14:20
Building
Coquitlam - Bldg. C
Room
C2009
Times:
Start Time
12:30
-
End Time
14:20
Building
Coquitlam - Bldg. C
Room
C2003
Times:
Start Time
12:30
-
End Time
14:20
Building
Coquitlam - Bldg. C
Room
C2040
Times:
Start Time
12:30
-
End Time
14:20
Building
Coquitlam - Bldg. C
Room
C2014
Times:
Start Time
12:30
-
End Time
14:20
Building
Coquitlam - Bldg. C
Room
C2014
Times:
Start Time
14:30
-
End Time
16:20
Building
Coquitlam - Bldg. C
Room
C2040
Times:
Start Time
14:30
-
End Time
16:20
Building
Coquitlam - Bldg. C
Room
C2003
Times:
Start Time
14:30
-
End Time
16:20
Building
Coquitlam - Bldg. C
Room
C2009
Times:
Start Time
14:30
-
End Time
16:20
Building
Coquitlam - Bldg. C
Room
C2011
Times:
Start Time
14:30
-
End Time
16:20
Section Notes

Registration in this course provides registrants with a 'time conflict' error. This error can be disregarded for this course as it is due to a required room booking overlap.