This course builds upon learners’ fundamental skills and knowledge, introducing learners to more complex skills and restricted activities. Throughout the course, learners will gain an understanding of their legal and ethical responsibilities as HCAs related to complex skills and restricted activities. This comprehensive approach aims to foster greater awareness, competence, and confidence, enabling learners to provide high-quality client care.

This introductory clinical practice course provides learners with the opportunity to engage in the practical application of their acquired knowledge and skills with adult clients across various healthcare environments. Emphasis is placed on delivering person-centred care that supports activities of daily living. Learners will apply the principles of effective communication and documentation.

This course focuses on developing fundamental skills necessary for providing safe, person-centred care. Applying evidence-informed principles, learners will practice skills to support clients with their activities of daily living, emphasizing professionalism and compassionate care. This course also provides opportunities for learners to engage in professional communication and documentation related to client care.

This course provides learners with essential communication skills for effective collaboration within the health care team. Through practical learning, HCAs will acquire techniques to interact professionally and competently with all members of the health care team. The course focuses on various forms of written documentation, problem-solving, conflict resolution, cultural safety, and cultural humility. Additionally, learners will develop strategies to overcome communication challenges with clients experiencing communication impairments.

This course offers a comprehensive overview of the human body systems and examines key growth and development milestones across the lifespan. Learners will gain foundational knowledge essential for HCAs, focusing on the most common chronic and acute illnesses they will encounter. Additionally, the course provides strategies for HCAs to compassionately support clients through the death and dying process, focusing on holistic and empathetic care.

This course provides learners with an introduction to the essential knowledge and skills to deliver safe and ethical person-centred care in various health care settings. It covers relevant legislation, regulations, guidelines, and standards related to the role and responsibilities of a health care aide (HCA). In addition, safety protocols and intervention strategies aimed at safeguarding both the client and the HCA will be explored. Learners will gain insights into effective collaboration within health care teams, enhancing their ability to provide comprehensive and client-centred care.