Medication Basics (CACC 190)
Course Name | Medication Basics for HCAs |
Course Description | This fully on-line course is intended for Health Care Assistants (HCAs), or prospective HCAs in British Columbia (BC). The course covers content from the BC Health Care Assistant Provincial Curriculum Guide (2015) related to the HCA鈥檚 role in assisting with medications. This course prepares students to provide assistance with medications, but does not meet the requirements for Health Care Assistants to administer medications in Assisted Living settings. Students interested in administering medication in Assisted Living settings should register in the Certificate in Medication Administration for Health Care Assistants program (CACC 200 and CACC 210). |
Subject Code | CACC 190 |
Learning Objectives | By the end of this course, student will be able to
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Tuition | $168.00 |
Pre-requisite | Completion of English 12 with a minimum grade of 鈥淐鈥 or proof of equivalent as outlined in detail on the General Admission Information page. Students who register are understood to be confirming successful completion of this requirement. Proof of successful completion is not required on registration but may be requested by 新加坡六合彩官方网站. |
Course Content | Topics covered include:
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Learning Resources | All required resources will be provided within the course. The primary resource used is Mosby鈥檚 Canadian Textbook for the Support Worker (4th Canadian Edition). It is available through the 新加坡六合彩官方网站 Bookstore for anyone wishing to order a copy. It may also be available at public college libraries throughout BC where the Health Care Assistant Program is offered. This textbook is used by HCA programs throughout BC, and most of Canada. It is a good resource for anyone working as an HCA in BC. |
Instruction Method | Interactive online course, delivered through Blackboard. Due to the nature of an online delivery, the student will be expected be proficient in computer skills including email, adding attachments, navigating the internet etc. Resources for getting started with Blackboard are available online to help get the student comfortable in the Blackboard environment. |
Assignments | Students will complete short quizzes and assignments throughout the course. |
Grading | Students are assessed on a Mastery/Non-Mastery basis. Successful course completion proven with official . |
Completion Timeframe | Two (2) months (7 hours) from course start date |
Registration and course start | Registration is easy: simply call CE Registration at 604-527-5472 and quote the CRN (below) for the session you are interested in. Payment of the tuition fee must accompany registration. Instructions on how to access your course materials will be emailed to you by the Program Assistant within five (5) business days prior to your chosen course start date. |
CRN: 31226
Start Date | Deadline to Register |
Weekly, Monday | Wednesday prior |