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2024 Fall Regular Semester
HCA 122/Lecture/A - Communication & Documentation in Health | Credits 4.00
This course will focus on the role and responsibilities of the HCA when communicating effectively as a member of the collaborative care team. Strong communication skills are an important part of being a successful health care aide. The health-care environment requires competent verbal, written, and electronic communication skills, which are part of digital literacy. This course will focus on professional communication with other team members, clients, and client’s families; written communication, including documentation in client records and report completion; problem-solving strategies; and handling conflict successfully. A focus on communicating effectively with clients from all cultures while demonstrating cultural competence and understanding the diversity of individuals will be included. Communication strategies for overcoming the challenges and barriers to communication between the client and caregiver caused by disease, illness, and aging in the client will also be discussed. Note: Students must achieve a grade of C+ in order to progress in the program.

Registration Type Traditional
Fees N/A
Instructors Riutta, Janelle
Duration 8/28/2024 - 11/8/2024
Schedule Wednesday  9:00 AM - 10:50 AM;  Keyano College Campu, Bob Lamb Centre, Room 140
Prerequisites N/A
Corequisites N/A
Credit Types Letter Grade Letter Grade C+ Pass
Class 28 Seats | 5 Remaining
Open (Target Met)

Primary population and other student populations allowed to register for this course:
 Primary Population# Others Allowed# Others Registered
Campus  Keyano College - Main Campus00
Program  Credit00
College  Health&Human Service00
Department  Nurs&Allied Health00
Curriculum  Health Care Aide00
Class Level  First Year280