This is an ARCHIVED version of the Kwantlen University College Calendar for
2004-2005 and is provided for historical reference only. See the current version of the
Calendar for updated information.
The on-line version of the University College Calendar is the Official version.
In the event of conflict between the printed version and the online version, the
on-line version will prevail.
Effective date of this course calendar information, unless otherwise indicated, is Sept. 1, 2004 to Aug. 31, 2005.
Home Support
HSRC 1100 cr-2
Lifestyles and Choices for Wellness
Students will explore the concept of wellness and the components
of a health enhancing lifestyle. They will reflect on their own
experience of wellness, recognizing challenges and resources that
may impact on their lifestyle choices and consequently, their health.
HSRC 1104 cr-2
Health and Healing 1
Students will explore concepts and principles related to caring,
basic human needs, growth and development across the life span,
and common health challenges.
HSRC 1110 cr-4
Health and Healing—Concepts for Practice
Students will explore concepts and principles related to caring,
human needs, growth and development across the life span and
problem solving common health challenges. They will examine
care giving practices that promote and support client/resident
focused interventions for health, healing, and end-of-life care.
HSRC 1125 cr-2.5
Personal Care Skills I
Students will acquire skills in providing personal care aimed at
maintaining and promoting the comfort, safety, and independence
of client/residents in home support and resident care settings.
Students will gain experience in a variety of practice settings. They
will apply theory while giving personal care to clients/residents
with chronic health conditions. Students will develop caring
relationships with individuals and enhance problem solving skills
Students will examine the legal, ethical and paraprofessional roles
and responsibilities of the home support/resident care attendant
(hs/rca) practitioner. They will focus on the knowledge, basic
skills, attitudes and values required for practice.
HSRC 1150 cr-2
Changes in Mental Functioning
Students will explore concepts and models applicable to the care of
individuals experiencing changes in mental functioning. They will
become familiar with the home and community resources that
support individuals and families experiencing changes in mental
functioning.
HSRC 1204 cr-2
Health and Healing 2
Students will eexplore concepts and principles related to complex
human needs and will problem-solve specific health challenges.
They will examine resources and care giving practices that promote
and support client/resident focused interventions for health,
healing, and end-of-life care.
Prerequisites: HSRC 1104
HSRC 1225 cr-1
Personal Care Skills II
Students will acquire home management skills in a simulated
setting to provide care collaboratively with clients in their homes.
They will practice adaptations to care to promote the comfort,
safety and independence of the client in the home.
Students will begin to apply communication strategies and take
actions that enhance the ability of individuals with changes in
mental functioning to maintain independence. They will have
practice experiences on an adult special care unit.
Students will expand their knowledge of the roles of the Home
Support Worker. They will explore their role in relation to the end
of life care. Students will explore and reflect on culture and
diversity. They will discuss approaches to finding employment.
Students will consolidate knowledge and skills and prepare for
assuming the responsibilities of an employee, during a full-time
placement in both a long term care and home support setting.
