HSC 165: Foundations of Caregiving

online available

In this course, students explore the principles of caregiving via online lectures, virtual laboratory demonstrations, and various interactive computer activities. Topics include the principles of infection control, safe body mechanics, resident/patient/client rights, basic care procedures, and the role of the nursing assistant. Students will demonstrate basic nursing assistant skills by video recording. Student wishing to earn State certification as a nursing assistant should enroll in the Basic Nursing Assistant Skills course.

Level I Prereq: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 3

Class offerings by semester

  Winter Summer Fall

Even Years
(2022, 2024, 2026)

offered online offered online offered online

Odd Years
(2023, 2025, 2027)

offered online offered online offered online

offered in the daytimeDay Class (before 5 p.m.) offered at nighttimeEvening Class (after 5 p.m.) offered online Online Class
Revised: 3/30/23

Please refer to the course schedule to see the specific time and platform for which the course is offered.

Swipe left to see full chart

Check the schedule

Description Hours
Credits 4
Lecture Hours 45
Clinical Hours 0
Lab Hours 30
Other Hours 0
Total Hours 75

Swipe left to see full chart