The Certified Healthcare Assistant training at S’s C&D College is an extensive diploma program that runs for five (5) to six (6) months. Training includes classroom activities in a conducive environment, hands-on learning with state of the art equipment, and clinical and long-term care home posting experience.
A healthcare assistant, also known as an HCA, plays a vital role in caring for people. They can make a real difference in someone’s quality of life. An HCA works to support physicians, nurses, and other health practitioners. HCAs generally work in the implementation of established care plans and practices.
Main Duties of A Healthcare Assistant
- Assisting patients with personal and therapeutic care needs.
- Assisting with patient ambulation, positioning, turning, and lifting.
- Assisting patients and residents with activities of daily living.
- Providing massages and other non-pharmacological pain relief measures, such as during pregnancy and labour.
- Providing care, support, and treatment to patients and residents of medical, rehabilitative, and residential care facilities following established treatment plans by health professionals.
- Maintaining residents’ hygiene standards.
- Observing patients’ condition, responses, and behaviour, and reporting changes to relevant health professionals (NHS.UK)
Where do Healthcare Assistant Work
- Hospital facilities
- Community health facilities
- Resident homes
- Elderly homes
- Special needs care centres
- Mental healthcare centres
Healthcare Assistant Program Duration
24 weeks of Incorporating theory and hands-on training in a high-fidelity simulation lab and demonstration ward, including 4 weeks of clinical placement.
Healthcare Assistant Training / Admission requirement
Possess a minimum of Five (5) Credits including English language in not more than two sittings in a senior secondary school leaving certificate examination (SSCE – O’ Level) e.g. — waec, neco nabteb.
Trainings, Focus Areas and Allocated Clock Hours
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S/n |
Curriculum Courses |
Allocated clock hours |
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1. |
The role and responsibility of a nursing assistant. |
12 |
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2. |
Client’s rights (patient bill of rights) |
12 |
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3. |
Communication skills and interpersonal relationships. |
12 |
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4. |
Safety and emergency: safety and infection control. Hospital acquired ailments. Blood Borne Pathogens. |
17 |
|
5. |
Basic emergency care. Triage. First aid and CPR. |
15 |
|
6. |
Medical terminology. |
10 |
|
7. |
Anatomy and physiology. All the systems. Growth and development. Chromosomal Abnormalities, Congenital malformation & Teratology Wound Healing. Aging. |
40 |
|
8. |
Basic nursing care. Basic Life Support. |
12 |
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9. |
Daily routine nursing care: personal care skills |
20 |
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10. |
Vital signs |
10 |
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11. |
Mid-Sessional Test |
|
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12. |
Exercise activities/ restorative care Restorative therapy and rehabilitation Wheel chair Crutches |
24 |
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13. |
Elimination procedures and care Urinary and bowel elimination/care |
12 |
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14. |
Specimen collection and testing |
10 |
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15. |
Patient care and management: Care and management of patients and clients with special needs. Care and management of Dementia / Alzheimer. Care and management of patients and clients with various disease conditions. Care and management of clients who are grieving, dying or deceased (last office) |
30 |
|
16. |
Rehabilitation of clients with special needs. Personal support and management of Special-needs patients. Impaired hearing Impaired vision Autism Cerebral palsy Down syndrome E.t.c. |
30 |
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17. |
Drug administration / Introduction to Pharmacology |
18 |
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18. |
Care planning and charting |
12 |
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19. |
Hydration therapy/Nutrition |
18 |
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20. |
Household management/Abuse/ death and dying |
18 |
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21. |
Posting (Clinical Placement) |
370 |
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22. |
Review / Examination: Spot test. Multiple choice questions. Short essay questions. Long essay questions. Viva test. |
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You can contact us for our detailed Healthcare Assistant curriculum, with individual topic description, aims and objectives to be archived.
Training Sessions
Our Healthcare Assistant student can choose to attend their classes and trainings either during the weekdays, weekends or via our virtual learning space (Online). Weekday students can choose to either come in for classes during the morning or evening sessions daily.
- Weekdays:
- Two to three days (2 – 3 days)
- Morning Sessions (Time 9:00 – 12:00)
- Evening Sessions (Time 15:30 – 18:00)
- Saturdays (Time 8:00 – 12:00)
- Sundays (Time 13:30 – 15:30)
- Microsoft Teams and Google Virtual Integrated Classroom.
- Saturdays and Sunday
- Time is 13:00 – 16:00 on both days
Fees and Funding for Healthcare Assistant Training
Acceptance Fee: Candidates who are successfully admitted into the Healthcare Assistant program are expected to accept the admission by paying a non refundable Acceptance fee of Twenty Five Thousand Naira (# 25,000). The candidates are welcome to begin classes and trainings immediately after accepting the admission, and the tuition fee can be payed subsequently within the program’s duration.
Tuition Fee: Our tuition fee which was previously Two Hundred and Eighty Five thousand Naira is now Three Hundred Thousand Naira (# 300,000) only, which can be accepted in parts or installment. However, students registered to take their studies fully Online are to pay Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira only (# 250,000). Students are welcome to discuss a payment plan with our Fees Office.
Examination / Graduation Fee: A fee of Twenty Five Thousand Naira (# 25,000) is charged as Examination and graduation fee, which is intended to cover the logistics cost involved in the production of Examination Materials, securing an External Examiner, and the production on the Diploma Certificate and Academic Transcript.
Healthcare Assistant Prospects
Jobs:
If you decide to work as an healthcare assistant, this will be a fulfilling career for you for life. The healthcare assistant jobs are in high demand allover the globe, promising good salaries and job security.
Average Salary Per Annum
Further Education and training:
If you decide to take the path of furthering your career, our Health care Assistant Diploma provides you with a lot of opportunities and options at your disposal.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). You can grow further in your career by getting direct entry admission to study for up to two (2) years or less to become a Licensed Practical Nurse, and further going on to become a Registered Nurse (RN).
Masters Degree in Nursing (MSc Nursing). For those who already possess a first degree (in any discipline) before coming into the program, the Healthcare Assistant Diploma provides an edge and allows you to get a direct entry admission leading to the award of an MSc Nursing degree, together with a RN Nursing License and registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Councle.
Masters Degree in Geriatric Nursing (MSc Geriatric Nursing). Some others may seek advance specialization in geriatric care and thus, get ahead in their career by opting to go for the MSc Geriatric Nursing program. our Healthcare Assistant Diploma comes in handy for those who already possess a first degree from other disciplines aside Nursing by allowing them get direct entry admission into the MSc Geriatric Nursing program.
FAQ
Q: Does the College offer any assistance to it’s student in securing jobs and academic positions?
A: Yes! We make it a priority that our graduating students are employed or get on with furthering their education in the shortest time possible.
Q: How does the College offer such assistance?
A: From time to time we invite recruiting employers and agency from around the world to organize virtual recruitment / job fairs for the graduating students in our college, as such, providing an opportunity for direct employment straight from the classroom. Our students also stand to benefit from our strategic partnerships and affiliations with international colleges and Universities offering direct admission to our students for further studies. These institutions comes with zero or low tuition fess and scholarships.