(SCTP) Community Care and Support (Classroom & Asynchronous e-Learning) (Eligible for Full-Time TA)
About This Course
This course is designed to equip mid-career individuals, including those without prior healthcare experience, with the foundational competencies to begin a career in the community care sector. Over the 3-month full-time programme learners will undergo in-person training in essential healthcare skills, infection control, mobility support, and person-centred communication. The course integrates classroom learning, hands-on practice in NP’s Skills Laboratories, asynchronous e-learning, and either an 80-hour internship or a capstone project, ensuring comprehensive preparation for real-world application.
Graduates will be ready to take on entry-level roles such as Community Care Associate in nursing homes, senior activity centres, day care centres, and home-based care settings.
What You'll Learn
1. Acquire and apply core caregiving skills to assist seniors with activities of daily living such as hygiene, feeding, and mobility.
2. Support basic clinical care procedures under supervision, including vital signs monitoring and medication assistance, in accordance with established care protocols.
3. Facilitate simple wellness and engagement activities that promote seniors’ cognitive, emotional, and physical well-being in day care settings.
4. Apply infection prevention and workplace safety practices consistently during care delivery.
5. Communicate effectively and professionally with clients, their families, and care team members using appropriate verbal and non-verbal techniques.
6. Demonstrate awareness of ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities in the context of community care, including client rights, data privacy, and safe practices.
Entry Requirements
1) At least a C6 pass in GCE ‘O’ or ‘N’ Level in any 1 subject or equivalent, OR
2) National ITE Certificate (NITEC) or Higher National ITE Certificate (Higher NITEC).
Interview may be conducted at NP's discretion.