HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN HEALTHCARE (PERIOPERATIVE & STERILISATION SERVICE)
About This Course
This module enables the learner to practice infection prevention and control in the healthcare environment, which includes hand hygiene, personnel protective equipment, patient education, standard and transmission-based precaution; to equip novice sterilisation staff with knowledge, skills and attitude to provide an integral role at all stages of sterile processing for surgical instruments; equips the healthcare support worker with the fundamental skills and knowledge required to perform work activities in perioperative setting; enables learners to participate in healthcare improvement projects/processes by applying 6s concepts to increase efficiently and productivity while reducing waste; equips learner with the knowledge and skills of team building strategies in forming and building strong teams in workplace.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
Academic Level Required:
Obtained at least a C6 pass at GCE O-Level or N-Level in any 1 subject or equivalent OR Workplace Literacy & Numeracy (WPLN) Level 4 (Speaking, Listening, Reading & Numeracy) and Level 3 (Writing)
Language Proficiency:
Obtained at least a AL6 pass for PSLE English or equivalent.
Work Experience Required:
-
Minimum Age Required:
17