Kwantlen University College

This is an ARCHIVED version of the Kwantlen University College Calendar for 2003-2004 and is provided for historical reference only. See the current version of the Calendar for updated information.

Effective date of this program calendar information, unless otherwise indicated, is Sept. 1, 2003 to Aug. 31, 2004.


Home Support Resident Care Attendant

Program subject to approval
Offered at Surrey Campus
Start date: September and February
Full-time
Description
The Home Support Resident Care Attendant program is designed to provide students with opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills and values necessary to function as a front-line caregiver in a variety of long term care settings which include both residential care facilities and home support agencies. The graduate is prepared to provide care to older adults experiencing diverse, often complex but relatively stable health and illness needs.
Graduates are prepared to function collaboratively as members of a multi-disciplinary health care team. In a facility they work under the direct supervision of an appropriate health professional. In the home care setting they work more independently but are always under the direction of a health professional.
Career Opportunities
Upon completion of the program, graduates are qualified to work in a home support agency as well as in a variety of community or residential care facilities, for example: Adult Day Care, Intermediate, Extended and Special Care Units.
Admission Requirements
The following specific prerequisites apply:
  • Acceptable English language assessment score as determined by established program criteria*
*All applicants whose first language is English will write the Canadian Achievement Test (CAT). The recommended procedure for applicants whose first language is not English and who have taken less than 9 years of education in Canada is to take the Secondary Level English Proficiency Test (SLEP). A minimum score of 55 required for program consideration.
Additional admission requirements must be completed before final acceptance into the program will be granted. These include the following:
  • A medical assessment by a physician completed within six months prior to entry into the program.
  • Two supportive employment references or letters of recommendation from persons in a responsible position (excluding family).
  • A criminal record search completed within three months prior to enrolling in the program.
  • Forty (40) volunteer experience hours in a long term care facility with satisfactory reference.
  • Immunization consistent with the requirements of clinical agencies.
  • Food Safe Level I course.
  • A valid First-Aid Certificate and CPR level C*.
  • An interview with the Program Coordinator may be required.
* Examples of first aid courses that qualify are:
  • St. John's Ambulance standard Enhanced or Emergency First Aid for Adult Residential Care.
Students in the program are required to demonstrate the ability to perform a variety of cognitive, emotional and psychomotor skills safely and knowledgeably. Students with physical, intellectual or emotional disabilities are obligated to contact the Coordinator of the Home Support Resident Care Attendant program to discuss the required skills and competencies.
Requirements for Re-admission
To be considered for re-admission to the Home Support Resident Care Attendant program, the applicant must:
  • Complete any remediation specified at the time of withdrawal.
  • Meet the original admission requirements at the date of
    re-application.
Re-entry will be based upon seat availability. Returning students will be individually assessed to determine the most appropriate placement in the program at the time of re-entry.
Content
The program is 25 weeks in length.
The student will spend approximately total of 870 hours in a variety of learning environments over the program length, including classroom, nursing laboratory, resident care facilities and home care environments. They will be expected to do both daytime (0700-1500) and evening (1500 - 2300) shifts.
The last six weeks of the program will be a full-time work experience.
Semester 1
Proposed Sequencing of courses:
HSRC 1100 Lifestyles and Choices for Wellness
HSRC 1110 Health and Healing
HSRC 1115 Communication Skills in Health Care
HSCR 1120 Personal Care Skills for Resident Care
HSCR 1125 Introduction to Work Role
HSCR 1130 Clinical Practice
HSCR 1135 Changes in Mental Functioning (Theory)
ABTY 1145 Word Processing
Semester 2
HSCR 1220 Personal Care Skills (Part 2)
HSCR 1225 Advanced Work Role
HSCR 1235 Changes in Mental Functioning (Practicum)
HSCR 1240 Home Support, Extended Care Practicum
Costs
In addition to tuition fees, students will spend approximately $1,500 for textbooks, course materials, uniforms and shoes, transportation and parking, etc. during the program. Students are also responsible for providing their own transportation to clinical experiences.
Graduation
Upon successful completion of the program, students are awarded a Home Support Resident Care Attendant Certificate.
Resident Care Attendant Faculty
Graham, Nancy - R.N. (Alta.), B.S.N. (Alta.), M.S.N. (Wash.)
Kwantlen University College
http://www.kwantlen.ca
604-599-2100
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