The course equips the participants with skills to assist nurses with patient care, portering & housekeeping duties.
Modules
| No. | Module | Duration | Mode of Training | Full Course Fees | Skills Future Funding* | Nett Course Fee | GST Payable | Total Fee Payable | Training Dates |
| 1 | Demonstrate understanding of healthcare environment CRS-Q-0001528-HCS Able to apply understanding of the basic processes in the healthcare industry, and to communicate effectively using the appropriate terminology and protocols. Funding Validity Period: 7 Jan 2019 to 31 Dec 2020 | 40 hours 5 days | Classroom & Clinical Practicum | $586.80 | $528.12 | $58.68 | $4.11 | $62.79 | NA |
| 2 | Lifting, transferring and positioning of patients CRS-Q-0006636-HCS Able to perform lifting, transferring and positioning of patients in a safe manner. Funding Validity Period: 7 Jan 2019 to 31 Dec 2020 | 32 hours 4 days | Classroom & Clinical Practicum | $586.80 | $58.68 | $62.79 | NA | ||
| 3 | Comply with workplace safety and health policies and procedures in the healthcare industry CRS-Q-0022026-HCS Able to effectively manage the safe work practices and risk control procedures in hospital setting. Funding Validity Period: 7 Jan 2019 to 31 Dec 2020 | 40 hours 5 days | Classroom & Clinical Practicum | $586.80 | $4.11 | NA | |||
| 4 | Assist patients with oral feeding CRS-Q-0023210-HCS Able to care for patients by assisting patients with their daily physical hygiene such as performing assisted bath or bed bath, oral hygiene, skin and foot care and basic eye care. Funding Validity Period: 7 Jan 2019 to 31 Dec 2020 | 24 hours 3 days | Classroom & Clinical Practicum | $586.80 | $528.12 | $4.11 | $62.79 | NA | |
| 5 | Perform general cleaning activities CRS-Q-0006323-HCS Able to handle spillages and stains in the healthcare environment, ensuring that the right cleaning duties agents are used such that work and surface areas are clean and free from infection. Funding Validity Period: 7 Jan 2019 to 31 Dec 2020 | 24 hours 3 days | Classroom & Clinical Practicum | $586.80 | $58.68 | $4.11 | $62.79 | NA | |
| 6 | Assist patient with elimination related activities CRS-Q-0006322-HCS Able to provide the necessary assistance in giving & removing bedpan, urinal or commode chair and assist incontinent patients in changing of diapers. Funding Validity Period: 7 Jan 2019 to 31 Dec 2020 | 32 hours 4 days | Classroom & Clinical Practicum | $586.80 | $528.12 | $4.11 | $62.79 | NA | |
| 7 | Assist patients with basic hygiene activities CRS-Q-0002819-HCS Able to care for patients by assisting patients with their daily physical hygiene such as performing assisted bath or bed bath, oral hygiene, skin and foot care and basic eye care. Funding Validity Period: 7 Jan 2019 to 31 Dec 2020 | 24 hours 3 days | Classroom & Clinical Practicum | $586.80 | $62.79 | NA | |||
| 8 | Apply legal and regulatory procedures in a healthcare setting CRS-Q-0002558-HCS Able to apply skills and knowledge to respect patients’ rights and interests, work ethically with healthcare professionals and comply with legal and regulatory procedures in the healthcare environment. Funding Validity Period: 7 Jan 2019 to 31 Dec 2020 | 24 hours 3 days | Classroom & Clinical Practicum | $586.80 | $58.68 | NA | |||
| 9 | Handle and dispose waste CRS-Q-0003011-HCS Able to differentiate, collect and dispose different types of wastes in the healthcare setting and perform the necessary decontamination activities. Funding Validity Period: 7 Jan 2019 to 31 Dec 2020 | 32 hours 4 days | Classroom & Clinical Practicum | $586.80 | $58.68 | $4.11 | $62.79 | NA | |
| 10 | Perform transporting of patients and dispatch activities CRS-Q-0001527-HCS Able to perform transportation of patients and medical specimens or items for laboratory investigations as ordered by doctors in a safe manner. Funding Validity Period: 7 Jan 2019 to 31 Dec 2020 | 24 hours 3 days | Classroom & Clinical Practicum | $586.80 | $58.68 | $4.11 | NA |
*SkillsFuture Funding is only applicable to Singapore Citizens & Singapore Permanent. Terms and conditions apply.
Due to the COVID-19 situation, our programmes are postponed till further notice
Target Audience
Healthcare Assistant
Venue
SingHealth Alice Lee Institute of Advanced Nursing
168 Jalan Bukit Merah
Surbana One, #18-00
Singapore 150168
Entry Requirement
- Completed Primary School and Secondary 2 education
- Able to speak and write English
Registration
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