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 will be provided for students to become more familiar with the role of the HCA within a home support agency, assisted living facility, or a group home to gain abilities that will prepare graduates for employment in these settings. It is important that students understand the philosophy of community care settings and the importance of client choice and independence. Prerequisites: Admission to the HCA program or approval from the associate Dean; HLTH 1051, HLTH 1001, HLTH 1011, HLTH 1201, HLTH 1351, HLTH 1153, HLTH 1155, HLTH 1301, HLTH 1101
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 will be provided for students to become more familiar with the role of the HCA within a home support agency, assisted living facility, or a group home to gain abilities that will prepare graduates for employment in these settings. It is important that students understand the philosophy of community care settings and the importance of client choice and independence. Prerequisites: Admission to the HCA program or approval from the associate Dean; HLTH 1051, HLTH 1001, HLTH 1011, HLTH 1201, HLTH 1351, HLTH 1153, HLTH 1155, HLTH 1301, HLTH 1101