Course

Concepts for Practice

Faculty
Health Sciences
Department
Mental Health and Personal Support Work
Course Code
MHPS 1110
Credits
3.00
Semester Length
15
Max Class Size
32
Method(s) Of Instruction
Lecture
Typically Offered
To be determined

Overview

Course Description
This course provides students with the opportunity to develop a theoretical framework for practice. Students will be introduced to the philosophical values and theoretical understandings that provide a foundation for competent practice as a Health Care Assistant.

The course focuses on concepts of caring and person-centered care, basic human needs and human development, and family as they relate to health and healing. Students will also be introduced to a problem-solving model that will be critical to their practice.
Course Content
  1. Characteristics of Caring
  2. Person-Centered Practice
  3. Basic Human Needs
  4. Human Development
  5. Family in Health and Healing
  6. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  7. Protection and Safety in Health and Healing
Learning Activities

In this course, students engage in a variety of learning activities such as lecture, group work, case studies, and team -based exercises. 

Means of Assessment

Assessment will be based on course objectives and will be carried out in accordance with the Douglas College Evaluation Policy. An evaluation schedule is presented at the beginning of the course.

This is a graded course.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  1. Describe how person-centered care recognizes and respects the uniqueness of each individual;
  2. Discuss basic human needs and common characteristics of human development as these concepts relate to person-centered care;
  3. Discuss the role of family and life experience in aging, health, and healing;
  4. Use informed problem-solving approach to provide care and service;
  5. Contribute to the safety and protection of self and others in a variety of work environments.
Textbook Materials

Textbooks and materials are to be purchased by students. A list of required textbooks and materials will be provided for students at the beginning of the semester.

 

Requisites

Course Guidelines

Course Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this course and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the course, consider the previous version as the applicable version.

(Current)

Course Transfers

These are for current course guidelines only. For a full list of archived courses please see https://www.bctransferguide.ca

Institution Transfer Details for MHPS 1110
There are no applicable transfer credits for this course.

Course Offerings

Summer 2024