About this Course

Learn the basic skills and knowledge of patient care to assist nurses with patients’ needs. You will also learn to perform basic healthcare procedures, such as reading patient’s vital signs and care of the airway. Upon completion of this course, you can work in a hospital, community hospital or nursing home, day rehabilitation centre and senior care centre.

Career Prospects & Progression

Skilled HCAs have good career prospects and are high in demand. Graduates can expect a stable and secure entry career in healthcare. With a friendly attitude and good work ethics, graduates can look forward to promising career progression.

Healthcare Assistant > Senior Healthcare Assistant

In addition, graduates who are interested to further upgrade can take up WSQ Advanced Certificate courses for higher level positions such as Senior Health Care Assistant.

Award of Certification

WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Nursing Care)

By Singapore Workforce Development Agency

Full Qualification Modules

• Use of medical terminology in work activities
  
• Perform lifesaving techniques
  
• Demonstrate understanding of human anatomy and physiology
  
• Measure and record patient's vital sign
  
• Perform patient care activities
  
• Perform clinical test and physical examination procedures
  
• Assist patients requiring assistance with elimination and hygiene
  
• Assist patients in care of airway
  
• Care of end-of-life clients
  

Duration

Approximately 3 Months (Full-Time)

Delivery Methods

The course comprises of classroom lessons, skills laboratory training and clinical attachment in a healthcare organization.

Assessment Methods

Oral/written tests, assignments and practical performance

Graduation Criteria

The criteria for graduation are based on students’ attendance and assessment results. Students must meet the 75% attendance criteria, as well as complete and pass all assessments of the course before they are able to graduate and receive their Certificate. All full qualification courses comprise theory, practical and clinical attachment assessments

Entry Requirement : 

Minimum

1 pass in GCE 'O' Level (any subject), or 1 pass in GCE 'N' Level in a relevant subject (e.g. Maths, Science) or, WPLN Level 4 (Speak, Listen, Read, Numeracy) and Level 3 (Write)

Certified medically fit for healthcare work by approved clinics

Completing a successful employability interview by HMI-IHS

Candidates have to complete the WSQ Certificate in Healthcare Support (Nursing Care) course prior to commencement of the WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Nursing Care) Course

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