HCA 172 - Community Practicum

Credits: 1 Total Hours: 60

Restricted to students in Health Care Assistant
This practice course provides students with an opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills with individuals and families in a community setting. Opportunity will be provided for students to become more familiar with the role of the HCA within a Home Support Agency, Assisted Living Facility and/ or a group home, or Community Agency and to gain abilities that will prepare graduates for employment in these settings. to assume the role of a Community Health Worker. Students will be exposed to the philosophy of community care settings and its emphasis on client choice and independence.

Prerequisites
All of:

COM in HCA 174