Alberta Academy of Learning, Edmonton:
Do you want to start a new career in the field of allied healthcare? With conveniently-located campuses in downtown Edmonton, West Edmonton Mall and South Edmonton, the Alberta Academy of Learning provides a quality Health Care Aide (HCA) certificate program. This program may be studied full-time (22 weeks) or part-time (52 weeks). This program may also be studied at Alberta Academy of Learning campuses in Calgary, Medicine Hat and Red Deer, AB.
Health Care Aide (HCA) Certification Program:
Course Content:
- Preceptored Clinical Practice
- Preceptored in Facility
- Supervised Clinical Practice
- Health Care Theory 1
- Health Care Theory 2
- First Aid / WHMIS
- Job Search and Resume Writing
- Thought Patterns for a Successul Career
This program includes three (3) practicums.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Knowledge of basic anatomy, physiology of all systems
- Person to person communication
- Observe, report, record and perform Work Assignments
- Assisting with client mobility
- Client grooming and personal hygiene
- Assisting with the treatment of wounds and compression stockings
- Demonstrate ability to respond to emergency situations
- Knowledge of fire and electrical safety guidelines
- Bathing and bed making
- Assisting with Nasogastric and Gastrostomy Care
- Preparing the Client for transportation
- Taking and recording vital signs
- Responding to altered behavior
- Assisting with respiratory care