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Course CHCA 101

Introduction to Healthcare & the HCA Role

Course CHCA 101: Define a Healthcare Assistant; Describe the healthcare team.

  • 5 hours
  • 3 theory
  • 2 practical
  • Week 1

Learning outcomes

  • Define a Healthcare Assistant
  • Describe the healthcare team
  • List the qualities of a good HCA
  • Explain scope of practice

Topics covered

  1. History and evolution of healthcare assistance
  2. Healthcare delivery system: Nigeria vs Canada / UK / USA
  3. The healthcare team: doctor, nurse, HCA, physiotherapist
  4. Role, duties and boundaries of the HCA: what to do and what not to do
  5. Qualities, ethics and professional appearance
  6. Work settings and career progression

Teaching methods

Lecture, video (Nigerian HCA in Canada), role play, discussion

Assessment

Oral Q&A, group presentation

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