Diploma in Health & Care Giving

This competency-based curriculum for caregivers is designed to produce competent individuals equipped with knowledge, skills, and attitudes related to the caregiving profession.

Credits 120 Credits
Duration 1 Year

Description

This competency-based curriculum for caregivers is designed to produce competent individuals equipped with knowledge, skills, and attitudes related to the caregiving profession. Once the trainees acquire the competencies specified in the curriculum, they will have ample opportunities to contribute to the country and the worldwide.

Topics for this course

  • Your role in Health Care Giving
  • Your Personal Development
  • Responsibilities in Caring
  • Performing in an Individual Setting
  • Equity and Equality
  • Ethical Principles in Healthcare
  • Effective Handling of Information on Reporting and Record keeping
  • Communication
  • Fluids and Nutrition
  • Care Giving for Children with Special Needs
  • Mental Wellbeing, Cognitive impairments and Dementia
  • Protect the Elderly
  • Child Protection
  • Basic Life Support
  • Health and Safety Management in Healthcare
  • Infection Prevention and Control
  • Clinical Placement

GCE O/L with two passes in English & Mathematics, experience with a recognized healthcare provider is an advantage.

  • Level
    Diploma
  • Duration
    1 Year
  • Awarding Body