Healthcare Assistant

Course Overview

A Health Care Assistant (HCA) course is designed to prepare individuals to provide personal and practical care to patients in hospitals, care homes, or private residences. HCAs support nurses and other health professionals by assisting with day-to-day tasks such as hygiene, mobility, feeding, and monitoring health conditions.

Course Objective

By the end of the course, learners should be able to:

  • Understand the role and responsibilities of a Health Care Assistant
  • Deliver personal care (e.g., bathing, dressing, toileting) with dignity and respect
  • Monitor vital signs such as temperature, pulse, and respiration
  • Assist patients with mobility and exercise
  • Support nutritional needs and feeding
  • Recognize signs of health deterioration and report appropriately
  • Apply infection control procedures and health & safety protocols
  • Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the health care team
  • Promote patient independence and well-being

Course Duration

  • Full-Time: 1 to 9 months
  • Part-Time / Evening: 6 to 12 months
  • Fast-Track Options: 6 to 10 weeks (intensive training)

Course Syllabus

Introduction to Health and Social Care

Roles and Responsibilities of an HCA

Communication in Health Care Settings

Infection Prevention and Control

Health and Safety in the workspace

Basic Anatomy and Physiology

Nutrition and Hydration

Psychosocial Support

Providing Personal care

Mobility and Exercise Assistance

Mental Health and Dementia Awarenesss

Safeguarding and Protection

Recording and Reporting

First Aid and CPR

Clinical Placement / Work Experience

COURSE FEE

NGN 150,000 /  $124.56

Competence globally recognised certification.

Yes

ABUJA, LAGOS, UK & ONLINE 

TRAINING CENTRES ADDRESS: Alliance Hospital Garki Area 11, Abuja. 

Suite 216 MKK Plaza Gudu, Abuja. 

13c, Kenneth Agbakuru, Phase 1, Lekki, Lagos. 

4 Dyke Street, Glasgow, Scotland, G69, 6DU, United Kingdom.

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