DIPLOMA IN HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT AND CAREGIVING

The Healthcare sector is in high demand of skilled and educated professionals for providing care toward the elderly, dementia, terminal illnesses, as well as other vulnerable members in the community.

Caregiving has evolved through the years into a more scientific and structured profession. This Diploma in Caregiving from Trent Global College is designed to imbue learners with necessary knowledge and skills to work collaboratively and respectfully across the human lifespan to promote both health and deliver recovery orientated and person-centred care in the community.

Learners shall be able to provide valuable community care through practices, exercises, and the cultivating of healthy habits for the patients to enhance their holistic health.

• • Read and understand common documents and communication tools.
  • Identify words/ jargons used in the industry.
  • Communicate information effectively in a professional setting.
  • Present information clearly with suitable information and communication strategies.

Career Readiness and Professional Development

Students will be able to:

• Understand the various opportunities in the industry.
• Identify the needs of the industry for specific professions and their roles.
• Demonstrate interview skills and etiquette enabling them to pursue their career options.
• Create a professional resume or curriculum vitae.

Fundamentals of Caregiving

Students will be able to:

• Understand the roles and responsibilities of a caregiver.
• Provide person-centred care and display empathy when relating to others in need.
• Gain knowledge of ethics, professionalism and legal issues in caregiving including self-care, identify possible signs of abuse and stress management.
• Develop competency in first aid and life-saving procedures including basic cardiac life support and use of Auto External Defibrillator.

Care Practices

Students will be able to:

• Recognise infection, the common causes and basic management.
• Perform personal care and hygiene procedures safely (e.g. effective infection control).
• Perform basic activities of daily living including feeding, showering, dressing, and grooming
• Perform basic wound care
• Have basic knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology
• Develop, implement, monitor, and provide feedback on individualized care plans.
• Demonstrate proficiency in care planning and documentation

Mobility and Ambulation Assistance

Students will be able to:

• Ensure workplace safety and health in a healthcare setting.
• Assist in mobility and use of mobility aids
• Assess and check the environment, level of assistance from patient, equipment, and items to prevent falls.
• Exhibit proficiency in lifting and transferring techniques, safe turning, and positioning.
• Implement fall prevention strategies and approaches.
• Perform exercises and basic physical therapy including the use of active and passive range of motion.

Nutrition and Medication

Students will be able to:

• Understand the importance of nutrition and restricted diets.
• Able to prepare, feed, and manage different consistency of fluids and food.
• Demonstrate competency in nasogastric (NG) tube feeding.
• Recognize the signs of aspiration and pneumonia.
• Exhibit knowledge of medication administration and management

•  Community Health and Social Care

Students will be able to:

• Understand the importance of healthcare in the community setting.
• Demonstrate knowledge of common chronic diseases such as, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, hypertension, cancer, stroke, dementia, and others.
• Monitor physiological parameters such as height, weight, body mass index, temperature, heart rate, blood pressure, glucose levels and oxygen saturation.

Choose 1 out of 4 Electives (Number 8-11):

Geriatric Care and Management

Students will be able to:

• Understand the biopsychosocial challenges faced by older adults.
• Demonstrate knowledge of common geriatric syndromes and their management.
• Provide comprehensive care for patients with cognitive impairment including Dementia.
• Develop and implement effective end-of-life care.
  

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

• Healthcare Assistant
• Caregiver
• Rehabilitation Assistant
• Elderly Care Coordinator
• Palliative Care Assistant