HEALTH CARE AIDE PROGRAM – COURSE OFFERINGS
The goal of our Health Care Aide Program is to equip graduates with the necessary knowledge and practical skills to effectively work as Health Care Aides in different settings. Specific objectives are: 1) to equip students with the basic knowledge and understanding of human anatomy and physiology to facilitate working with patients and other health care professional; 2) to ensure that graduates understand and appreciate the interactions between human, cultural/social and ethical issues in health care delivery; 3) to equip graduates with all the practical skill sets needed to effectively execute all tasks performed by Health Care Aides; and 4) to ensure that graduates are able to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues alike and be able to do so both verbally and in writing.
The program is offered over a 21-week period during which students must complete 22 credit hours of classroom instruction plus 6 credit hours of clinical practicum for a total of 28 Program Credit Hours.
The following is an overview of the key aspects that are covered in the course:
- HCAP 001 Communication
This course will equip you with the skills you require to be able to communicate effectively with members of the health care team, the client and their families. You will be able to observe and effectively communicate patient concerns. The course will cover the following areas: verbal communication, documentation procedures, basic sign language, and strategies for dealing with challenges and emergencies.
- HCAP 002 Human Behavior and Social Issues
This course will cover aspects of human behaviors and social interactions that that influence quality of health are delivery. It will enable students to develop the required skills to effectively relate with individual patients and their families. The course will equip students with the understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the Health Care Aide in health care delivery under different settings. Topics covered in the course include: interpersonal skills, interaction with patients, behavior altering conditions and substance abuse, culture, religion and health care delivery, personal care, including nutrition, meal preparation and home management, principles and practices of palliative care, and taking responsibility and ethical issues.
- HCAP 003 Human Anatomy and Physiology
This course provides the students with the basic understanding of the structural organization of the human body and how these structures function. The normal growth and development process for the human body and the associated structural and functional changes are described and briefly discussed. The course outlines the following topics: structure and function of the human body, growth and development throughout the life cycle, functional systems of the human body such as the cardiovascular system, respiratory system, gastrointestinal system, etc., and functional impairments and their effects on patient’s life. Practical sessions on First AID, CPR, and the physical aspects of the Health Care Aide job are covered.
- HCAP 004 Work Practicum
The clinical practicum will allow students to apply the knowledge and skills gained in a health care facility by working under close supervision of the course instructor. Special emphasis will be placed on the development of positive attitudes and ethical conduct.
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