Certificate in Health Care Assistance

The Certificate in Health Care Assistance is a foundational program designed to prepare students for entry-level roles in the health sector. The course equips learners with essential knowledge, practical skills, and professional attitudes required to support patients and healthcare professionals in various healthcare settings.

Students are trained in basic nursing care, patient hygiene, vital signs monitoring, infection prevention and control, first aid, and safe handling of patients. The program also emphasizes communication skills, ethics, confidentiality, and compassion in patient care.

Graduates of this program can work under supervision in hospitals, clinics, health centers, nursing homes, community health facilities, and home-based care environments. The course provides a strong pathway for those wishing to pursue further studies in nursing or other health-related programs.

Key Areas of Study Include:

  • Basic patient care and hygiene

  • Infection prevention and control

  • First aid and emergency response

  • Vital signs monitoring

  • Communication and professional ethics

  • Community and home-based care

 

This program is ideal for individuals who are passionate about helping others and want to begin a meaningful career in the healthcare field.