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Patient Care Assistants / Healthcare Assistant
About
The 3-month Patient Care Assistant (PCA) / Healthcare Assistant (HCA) programme at IMC consists of one month of theoretical learning followed by two months of hands-on training. This programme is designed to equip individuals with the necessary skills to work in hospital settings, nursing homes, and aged care facilities, assisting in meeting the fundamental healthcare needs of patients and residents. The acquired skill sets enhance employability within various healthcare facilities.
PCA/HCA personnel work under the supervision of trained nurses and are responsible for providing approximately 80%–90% of the personalised care required by patients or residents.
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing basic care to patients in hospitals, nursing homes, and community healthcare facilities.
- Assisting with feeding, bathing, and dressing patients.
- Supporting patient mobility and transportation within healthcare settings.
- Responding to patient calls for assistance.
- Ensuring patient comfort by maintaining a clean and organized environment.
- Monitoring and recording patients' nutritional intake and output.
- Recognizing and promptly reporting any changes in a patient’s general condition to supervisors.
- Assisting trained nurses in simple, non-sterile procedures.
- Providing basic first aid when required.
- Alerting trained nurses during emergencies.
- Organizing social interaction activities for patients.
Upon successful completion of the programme, students will be awarded a Certificate of Attendance in Patient Care Assistant from IMC.
Employment Opportunities:
Graduates of this programme can find career opportunities in:
- Daycare centers
- Long-term residential or nursing homes
- Retirement villages
- Private home care settings
Key facts
| Qualification | Certificate |
| Study mode | Full-time |
| Duration | 3 months |
| Intakes | February |
| Tuition (Local students) | $ 1,012 |
| Tuition (Foreign students) | Data not available |
Subjects
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Nursing
Duration
3 months
Tuition fees
| Description | Local students | Foreign students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | $ 1,012 | Data not available |
| Miscellaneous fees | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total estimated cost of attendance | $ 1,012 | Data not available |
| Estimated cost per year | $ 1,012 | Data not available |
Estimated cost as reported by the institution. There may be additional administrative fees. Please contact for the latest information.
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Admissions
Intakes
Entry Requirements
- Pass in SPM with a pass in English
- Pass in PMR with minimum 2 years of working experience
- Female aged between 18-35
- Medically fit
Curriculum
SUBJECTS
- Basic Nursing I (PCA 001)
- Basic Nursing II (PCA 002)
- Standard Precautions (PCA 003)