HLTH 1011: Health and Healing
Developing a theoretical framework for practice, students are introduced to the philosophical values and theoretical understandings that provide a foundation for competent practice as a Health Care Assistant (HCA). This course focuses on concepts of caring and person-centred care, basic human needs and human development, and family, culture and diversity as they relate to health and healing. Students are also introduced to a problem-solving model that will be critical to their practice.
Learning outcomes
- Display an understanding of person-centered care that recognizes and respects the uniqueness of each individual.
- Discuss basic human needs and the common characteristics of human development as these concepts relate to person-centered care.
- Use an informed problem-solving approach to provide care and service.
- Display an understanding of the role of family, culture, diversity, and life experience in aging, health, and healing.
- Contribute to the safety and protection of yourself and others within a variety of work environments.
- Appreciate the potential value of traditional medicines and alternative forms of health care to the client and family.
From: Ministry of Advanced Education. (2015). Health Care Assistant Program: Provincial Curriculum Guide 2015, 31-32. Province of British Columbia. https://opentextbc.ca/hcasupplement/. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 unported license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/)
Course topics
- Characteristics of Caring and Person-Centred Practice
- Basic Human Needs
- Human Development
- Family in Health and Healing
- Multiculturalism and Diversity
- Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
- Protection and Safety in Health and Healing
Required text and materials
Students will need to source the following on their own:
- Sorrentino S. A., Remmert, L., Wilk M. J., Mosby's Canadian Textbook for the Support
Worker. 4th edition Elsevier/Mosby Inc. 2018.
Type: Textbook ISBN: 9781771720434
- Sorrentino S. A., Remmert, L., Wilk M. J., Workbook to accompany Mosby's Canadian Textbook
for the Support Worker. 4th edition Elsevier/Mosby Inc. 2018.
Type: Workbook. ISBN: 9781771721271
- Mosby Inc. Mosby's Nursing Assistant Video Skills. Mosby Inc. 4th edition
Elsevier/Mosby Inc. 2015.
Type: Online Access Code, ISBN 9780323581899
Note: The above resource can be purchased directly from the publisher.
Assessments
Please be aware that should your course have a final exam, you are responsible for the fee to the online proctoring service, ProctorU, or to the in-person approved Testing Centre. Please contact exams@tru.ca with any questions about this.
Students in the Health Care Assistant Program must achieve a minimum grade of 70% on the mandatory final exam and in the course overall. Students must achieve a minimum of 70% in each required theory course and a COM (complete) for the competency based portions of laboratory and practicum courses to pass the program. Students must pass each course to continue in the program.
Students cannot re-write failed assessments and, if unsuccessful on a second attempt at any course, will be asked to withdraw from the program.
All Program courses must be completed within 3 years of initial course enrolment.
| Assignment 1: Cultural Influences | 5% |
| Assignment 2: Case Study/Care Planning | 10% |
| Quiz: (Lessons 1 - 6) | 25% |
| Assignment 3: Care Planning--Facility | 8% |
| Assignment 4: Care Planning--Community | 8% |
| Assignment 5: Problem-Solving | 10% |
| Assignment 6: Problem-Solving/Safety | 4% |
| Final Exam (mandatory) (Lessons 7-11) | 30% |
| Total | 100% |
Students in the Health Care Assistant Program must achieve a minimum grade of 70% on the mandatory final exam and in the course overall. Students must achieve a minimum of 70% in each required theory course and a COM (complete) for the competency based portions of laboratory and practicum courses to pass the program. Students must pass each course to continue in the program.
Students cannot re-write failed assessments and, if unsuccessful on a second attempt at any course, will be asked to withdraw from the program.
All Program courses must be completed within 3 years of initial course enrolment.
Open Learning Faculty Member Information
An Open Learning Faculty Member is available to assist students. Students will receive the necessary contact information at the start of the course.
