Aboriginal Resident Care Program
The Aboriginal Resident Care program trains people to work as Home Support Attendants and Resident Care Aides. The program uses an Aboriginal caring model to prepare students to provide appropriate supportive assistance to Elders, people with special needs, Aboriginal families and people in residential care facilities. Students explore topics such as safety in the home, meal planning and preparation, personal care and hygiene and common health challenges. First Aid, CPR, WHMIS and Food Safe certification is included. Students experience hands-on activities with Elders and undertake an extensive clinical practicum placement.
The Aboriginal Resident Care program follows the provincial curriculum standard with the same learning outcomes offered at public colleges in BC. Students who successfully complete the ARC program are awarded the dual certificate in Home Care Attendant and Resident Care Attendant that allows them to work in home and continuing care situations.
Entrance Requirements:
• Successful completion of Grade 10 English and Math 10
or
• Over 21 and meeting Mature Applicant requirements
• Criminal Record Check
Aboriginal Resident Care/Home Support Attendant
Dual Certificate Program Content
ARC 100 Introduction to Practice 3
ARC 101 Interpersonal Communication 3
ARC 102 Healthy Lifestyles and Choices 2
ARC 130 Health and Healing Concepts 3
ARC 140 Personal Care Skills 4
ARC 150 Special Needs Support 3
ARC 160 ARC Community Practicum 3
ARC 170 ARC Clinical Practicum 3
Total Credits = 24
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Course Descriptions:
ARC 100 Introduction to Practice
This course provides an introduction to Community Health Services, the Health Care team and the role of the home support/resident care attendant. It provides an overview of the diversity within the Aboriginal community, the elder population and the role of elders, past and present. This course further develops the knowledge, attitude and values required for practice as a home support/resident care attendant. Caring is presented as an important value in all home support/resident care attendant practice.
ARC 101 Interpersonal Communication
This course focuses on the development of self-awareness and increased understanding of others. Participants will explore basic communication concepts and practical skills that contribute to effective interpersonal relationships. Additionally, this course will provide awareness of the history of Aboriginal people prior to European contact and the effects of colonization. This course will also look at the holistic model and the Medicine Wheel as a tool of healing.
ARC 102 Healthy Lifestyles and Choices
This course provides an introduction to the concept of health and the components of a health-enhancing lifestyle. Participants will be invited to reflect on their own experience of health, recognizing challenges and resources that may impact on their lifestyle choices, and consequently, their health.
ARC 130 Health and Healing Concepts
This course provides the opportunity to develop a theoretical framework for practice. Participants will examine the significant philosophical beliefs and theoretical understandings underlying competent practice.
ARC 140 Personal Care Skills
This practical course offers participants the opportunity to acquire the personal assistance and personal care skills aimed at maintaining and promoting the comfort, safety and independence of older adults in home and in continuing care settings.
ARC 150 Special Needs Support
This course builds on other course materials to assist participants to explore concepts and approaches applicable to the care of residents experiencing changes in mental functioning.
ARC 160 ARC Community Practicum
This practice course provides an opportunity to apply the caring philosophy with older adults in a community setting. Supervised experiences will emphasize the application and integration of knowledge and skills learned in all other courses. There will be a focus on home care skills.
ARC 170 ARC Clinical Practicum
This practice course provides an opportunity to apply the caring philosophy with older adults in a clinical setting. Select supervised experiences will emphasize the application and integration of knowledge and skills learned in all other courses. The final transitional practice experience provides an opportunity to the learner to become better prepared to take on the role of the RCA. Opportunities will be provided for the learner to gain increased self-confidence in the work setting and to become socialized into the work role.
