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5. Scenario-Based Lab Skills Assessment

Personal Care and Assistance Course

This scenario-based lab skills assessment aligns with the suggested course assessment 3 in the Personal Care and Assistance course.

To support program consistency, recognized B.C. HCA programs are expected to use case scenario testing to confirm that students are safe and competent before they go into the clinical setting.

As noted in the suggested course assessment for the Personal Care and Assistance course, skills testing could be accomplished through the performance of a scenario simulating the practice environment and may include an opportunity for problem solving. The specific skills tested and expected level of competency may vary depending upon when the first clinical experience occurs within the program. To support student success, it may be helpful to implement a mid-course assessment and/or pre-testing practice session.

For scenario-based or case study assessment, it is typical to have at least four client scenarios for skills testing that students could receive in advance so they can prepare.

On testing day, a scenario will be randomly chosen for each student to perform. The student will have a set amount of time to work in pairs, with one student acting as the client and the other as the HCA. The program may choose to have an instructor or a standardized patient (actor) in the role of the client, but if a student is acting as the client, it is important that the student plays the role seriously. Prompting or cueing by the client is not allowed.

With some scenarios, it may be necessary for the HCA to obtain a partner who will be designated the “helper.” Some components of care may be provided on a mannequin or using simulation aids (e.g., torso with a penis or torso with a vulva).

A care plan is often provided for each scenario for the purpose of student testing.

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