NCAS Preparation for HCA

Program Overview

This comprehensive program provides an introduction to Canadian healthcare, covering topics such as care culture, ethical responsibilities, and health determinants. It includes practical labs in palliative care, cognitive care, and physical safety. The program prepares students for careers in community and healthcare services, including the NCAS CBA and SLA assessments.

Program Outline

Outline:

Modules

• Module 1: Introduction to Canadian Health Care
• Care Culture in Canada
• Care Assistants’ Roles and Responsibilities
• Ethical Parameters of the HCA
• Care (Lab)
• Module 2: Concepts for Practice
• Basic Human Needs and Human Development
• Problem Solving and Creative Thinking
• Role of Family, Culture, Diversity, and Life Experience
• Module 3: Health and Determinants of Health
• Structure and Function of the Human Body
• Common Health Challenges
• Developmental Disabilities
• Module 4: Introduction to Plan of Care
• Interpersonal Communication
• Palliative Care (Lab)
• Cognitive and Mental Health Care including Demential and Delirium Care (Lab)
• Module 5: Written Documentation – Electronic/ Paper Client Chart and Emails
• Verbal Communication- Telephone and In-person Communication
• Computer Skills in accordance with Workplace Standards
• Health Care Terminology and Abbreviations
• Violence Prevention
• Module 6: Team Work, Delegation
• Nutrition
• Physical and Emotional Safety (Lab)
• Abuse
• Module 7: Responsibility, Accountability, and Ethical Behavior
• NCAS CBA Assessment Preparation
• Module 8: SLA Assessment Preparation
• Oral Assessment Preparation
• Module 9: Comprehensive Assessment Preparation

Course Structure:

• Full-Time: 4 Weeks
• Part-Time: 6 Weeks

Careers:

Job Opportunities

• Community Services
• Health Care services
• Community Health services