Providing Person-Centred Care and Comfort - HLTH 1034

In this course, the learner will learn to support clients to maintain their independence and meet their care needs according to individual care plans. The learner will acquire the skills and knowledge needed to assist clients with daily grooming and hygiene and to assist clients to walk and use mobility aids and wheelchairs safely. The learner will learn several methods for carrying out client lifts and transfers, with a focus on client safety and comfort. Upon completion of the course, the learner will have an excellent baseline knowledge of standards for meeting client nutritional needs and strict guidelines in safe food handling as set out in minimum provincial expectations.

Note: Restricted to Health Care Aide.


This course is delivered in a classroom setting with face-to-face instruction at regularly scheduled times.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Edmonton
Spring May 4 - Jul. 10, 2026 Thu, Fri: 09:30 am - 12:30 pm
 20206 A05 No
Spring May 4 - Jul. 10, 2026 Thu: 08:00 - 11:00 am
Thu: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 20209 A06 No
Fall Aug. 31 - Nov. 20, 2026 Thu: 08:00 - 09:30 am
Fri: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 41838 A01 No
Fall Aug. 31 - Nov. 20, 2026 Thu: 02:00 - 05:00 pm
Fri: 11:00 am - 02:00 pm
 41839 A02 No
Fall Aug. 31 - Nov. 17, 2026 Thu: 08:00 - 09:30 am
Fri: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 41840 A08 No
Fall Aug. 31 - Dec. 8, 2026 Mon, Fri: 06:00 - 09:00 pm
 41841 E01 No
Winter Jan. 4 - Mar. 26, 2027 Thu: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
Fri: 08:00 - 09:30 am
 11886 A03 No
Winter Jan. 4 - Mar. 23, 2027 Mon: 08:00 - 11:00 am
Fri: 08:00 - 09:30 am
 11887 A04 No
Winter Jan. 4 - Mar. 23, 2027 Thu: 08:00 - 09:30 am
Fri: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 11888 A09 No
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 16, 2027 Mon, Thu: 06:00 - 09:00 pm
Mon: 06:00 - 09:00 pm
 11889 E02 No
Spring May 3 - Jul. 21, 2027 Thu: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 21098 A05 No
Spring May 3 - Jul. 16, 2027 Mon: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
Tue: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 21099 A06 No
This course is offered in an online setting. There are no scheduled classes, and you will learn at your own pace. Courses have start and end dates, assignments may have due dates assigned to them. The lab portion of this course may need to be completed in-person.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Online
Spring May 4 - Jul. 4, 2026 20216 O03 No
Fall Sep. 1 - Nov. 20, 2026 41842 O01 No
Fall Sep. 1 - Nov. 6, 2026 41843 OC01 No
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 2, 2027 11890 O02 No
Spring May 3 - Jul. 23, 2027 21100 O03 No
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

HCA Workplace classes
Winter Mar. 22 - May 9, 2026 10556 W02 No
Winter Apr. 19 - Jun. 6, 2026 10558 W03 No

Standard HCA classes
Winter Mar. 22 - May 9, 2026 10543 W22 No
Winter Apr. 19 - Jun. 6, 2026 10545 W23 No

HCA Workplace classes
Spring May 24 - Jul. 11, 2026 20219 W04 No

Standard HCA classes
Spring May 24 - Jul. 11, 2026 20212 W24 No
Spring Jun. 21 - Aug. 8, 2026 21777 W53 No

HCA Workplace classes
Summer Jul. 19 - Sep. 5, 2026 30053 W06 No

Standard HCA classes
Summer Jul. 19 - Sep. 5, 2026 30049 W26 No

HCA Workplace classes
Fall Oct. 18 - Dec. 5, 2026 41844 W09 No
Fall Dec. 20, 2026 - Feb. 06, 2027 41845 W11 No

Standard HCA classes
Fall Oct. 18 - Dec. 5, 2026 41846 W29 No
Fall Dec. 20, 2026 - Feb. 06, 2027 41847 W31 No

HCA Workplace classes
Winter Mar. 21 - May 7, 2027 11891 W02 No

Standard HCA classes
Winter Mar. 21 - May 7, 2027 11892 W22 No

HCA Workplace classes
Spring May 23 - Jul. 10, 2027 21101 W04 No

Standard HCA classes
Spring May 23 - Jul. 10, 2027 21102 W24 No

HCA Workplace classes
Summer Jul. 18 - Sep. 4, 2027 30430 W06 No

Standard HCA classes
Summer Jul. 18 - Sep. 4, 2027 30431 W26 No

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