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Explore human dynamics and ethics in various settings in the criminal justice system. Study the characteristics unique to various cultures that have direct implications for persons involved in the criminal justice system. Develop communication skills. Learn about body language, verbal tones, and written language. Increase your self-awareness. Learn strategies for effective communication and conflict management in the workplace.

Learn and practise procedures based on best evidence for obtaining a health history and conducting a physical examination on a healthy adult. Examine assessment findings for normal structures and functions of the human body. In the laboratory component of this course, apply your newly acquired knowledge. Practise obtaining a health history and demonstrate your physical assessment skills.

Gain an overview of the physical, social, psychological, environmental, and spiritual aspects of personal health and wellness within the context of the community, the Canadian health-care system, and the global environment. Lifestyle choices are introduced as physical and social determinants affecting personal health and the health of others. Learn how to take responsibility for your own health and to advocate for the health of others.

Prepare for the physical demands of policing and security-related occupations; learn about physical activity and health and wellness concepts.

Prepare for the physical demands of policing and security-related occupations; learn about physical activity and health and wellness concepts.

Gain basic computer skills, including Word, Excel, and Internet Explorer, that will enable you to use computers in your training program or in the workplace. Develop the skills necessary to communicate effectively in hospital or clinical settings. Create a career skills portfolio, and explore ways to develop and extend your support network.

Spend time learning the specialized reading and vocabulary needed for the Health Care Aide program. Develop an understanding of health-care terminology and processes, and explore concepts about health and the responsibilities of health-care workers.

This course is designed to assist new practitioners in meeting the challenges of the nursing environment by fostering self-awareness and developing a relevant knowledge base for the nursing profession. In particular, students will gain awareness of the skills necessary to work in a team setting.

In this course you will learn the key elements that go together to ensure a safe environment for clients, staff and facility visitors.  Understanding your roles and responsibilities within a team framework will assist you to function to the full scope of your job description while providing safe care to clients.

This course is included in the HCA Preparation for Employment provincial standard as mandated by Alberta Health Services.

During this course you will learn the basic care skills that will allow you to give safe and efficient care to your clients. Opportunities to practice safe lifting, transferring and client positioning will be provided in both lab and practicum settings. You will be taught a professional, caring and compassionate approach to assisting clients with their elimination needs.  This course will also teach the principles of safely assisting clients to eat as well as guidelines for creating a safe, clean and socially inviting dining environment.

This course is included in the HCA Preparation for Employment provincial standard as mandated by Alberta Health Services.

This course will assist you to work safely within the legal roles and responsibilities of Health Care Aides in this province. Assisting with medication delivery is a very challenging and highly responsible task. The theory and labs of this course will allow you to undertake this task with competence and confidence. This course is included in the HCA Preparation for Employment provincial standard as mandated by Alberta Health Services.

This five part course will assist you to understand the disease process that is causing both cognitive and physical decline in residents with a diagnosis of dementia. In addition you will learn skills and strategies to provide the best possible care for these individuals.

This course is included in the HCA Preparation for Employment provincial standard as mandated by Alberta Health Services.

Under the direction of a regulated health care professional, students will work in a designated assisted living (DAL) site providing care and support for clients.

The focus of this course is to share information that will result in safe, ethical, respectful care based on the needs of the client. The health care aide must be familiar with the provincial legislation that guides safe, ethical, and personalized care. The health-care environment requires competent verbal, written, and electronic communication skills. This course will focus on professional communication with other team members, clients, and clients’ families; written communication, including documentation in client records and report completion; problem-solving strategies; and how to handle conflict.

In this course you will be studying the 10 systems that make up the human body and discussing the milestones of growth and development across a lifetime. During this course you will read about and discuss the most common of the chronic illnesses you may encounter and how to provide safe care based on best practices according the clients’ diagnoses, needs, and care plans. The information learned in this course will provide you with care strategies to support the client, the client’s family, and yourself through the process of a client’s dying and death.

During this course you will learn to bath the client safely in bed, a whirlpool tub and a shower. In addition you will learn bed making skills and how to keep the clients muscles and joints exercised by doing range of motion exercises on a regular basis. Body mechanics for both the client and staff will be emphasized as will infection prevention and control guidelines and safety measures to prevent slips, trips and falls as well as accidental scalding.

HCA skills for supporting care activities such as ostomy care, respiratory care, catheter care, and tube feeds are taught in this course. It is very important to remember that the skills taught in this course are based on the legal roles and responsibilities of the Health Care Aid in the province of Alberta at this time. Learning your roles and responsibilities and following client care plans as well as employer policy and procedure are emphasized in this course.

This course discusses care strategies for assisting diverse client groups such as clients with a mental health diagnosis, and clients with developmental delays and physical disabilities. Graduates who become employed in home-care situations may have the opportunity to work with families to provide care for infants and children. Information and skills to assist with these care assignments round out this course.

Under the direction of a regulated health care professional, students will work in a continuing care setting providing care and support for clients.

Learn about the process of helping in human services. Helping is addressed through examining the qualities and values of the helper. You will apply communication theory and interviewing skills to case studies and role plays.

The HCA PLAR process is for individuals currently employed as nursing attendants or personal support workers who believe they have sufficient skills and knowledge to meet the standards for a Health Care Aide certificate. Students have six months to complete the process.

Apply your knowledge and skills in a clinical practice experience.

Improve your reading and writing skill sets through discussions of a variety of social studies topics in preparation for English 10-1 or Social Studies 10-1. Read a variety of texts. Learn the steps in the writing process.

Improve your reading and writing skill sets through discussion of a variety of social studies topics in preparation for English 10-2 or Social Studies 10-2. Read a variety of texts. Learn the steps in the writing process.