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HCAT124 Personal Care and Assistance

(120 contact hours)

This practical course offers students the opportunity to acquire personal care and assistance skills within the parameters of the HCA role. The course is comprised of class and supervised laboratory experiences, which assist the student to integrate theory from other courses to develop caregiver skills that maintain and promote the comfort, safety, and independence of individuals in community and facility contexts.

Corequisites: HCAT 110 ,HCAT 111 , HCAT 112 , HCAT 113 , HCAT 123  , and HCAT 125 

Restrictions: Must be in Health Care Assistant Program (HCAT1).

Lecture Hours: 42

Lab Hours: 78