Program objectives
To acquire the knowledge, ability and attitude necessary to differentiate between health and illness; acquire the knowledge and ability to understand and apply the techniques learned, establish a helping role with those with health needs, engage in team work within the modern health organization, communicate effectively with patients and their family, with superiors and with other health team members.
Program content
| Code | Statement of competency | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 751-572 | Administer first aid | 30 | 2 |
| 752-332 | Determine their suitability for the profession and training | 30 | 2 |
| 752-342 | Become familiar with a comprehensive approach to health | 30 | 2 |
| 752-353 | Communicate in a care team | 45 | 3 |
| 752-367 | Apply basic care procedures | 105 | 7 |
| 752-372 | Establish a helping relationship | 30 | 2 |
| 752-382 | Become familiar with the legal and ethical aspects of the profession | 30 | 2 |
| 752-393 | Apply care procedures related to the musculoskeletal system | 45 | 3 |
| 752-405 | Provide basic care to clients who are experiencing loss of autonomy | 75 | 5 |
| 752-412 | Help a client meet his or her nutritional needs | 30 | 2 |
| 752-424 | Apply care procedures related to the nervous and sensory systems | 60 | 4 |
| 752-432 | Apply care procedures related to the endocrine system | 30 | 2 |
| 752-444 | Apply care procedures related to the digestive system | 60 | 4 |
| 752-454 | Apply care procedures related to the urinary and reproductive systems | 60 | 4 |
| 752-463 | Intervene with a client with cognitive deficits | 45 | 3 |
| 752-472 | Intervene with a client in palliative care | 30 | 2 |
| 752-483 | Intervene with a client with a mental health problem | 45 | 3 |
| 752-498 | Provide geronto-geriatric care | 120 | 8 |
| 752-505 | Provide care to clients with mental health problems | 75 | 5 |
| 752-518 | Provide care to clients undergoing physical rehabilitation | 120 | 8 |
| 752-526 | Provide care in a surgical unit | 90 | 6 |
| 752-532 | Intervene with a mother and her newborn | 30 | 2 |
| 752-542 | Provide care to mothers and newborns | 30 | 2 |
| 752-552 | Intervene with a child or adolescent with a health problem | 30 | 2 |
| 752-562 | Provide care to children and adolescents | 30 | 2 |
| 752-577 | Provide care to a diverse clientele | 105 | 7 |
| 754-664 | Prevent and control infection | 60 | 4 |
| 754-714 | Participate in drug therapy | 60 | 4 |
| 754-795 | Provide specific care | 75 | 5 |
| 754-828 | Provide care in a medical unit | 120 | 8 |
| 754-865 | Refer to their knowledge of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems when providing care | 75 | 5 |
| 1800 | 120 | ||