Health Care Assistant/ Nursing (Certificate & Diploma Levels)

Health Care Assistant/ Nursing Course (HCAC)

The Health Care Assistant/Nursing course is designed to prepare compassionate and competent individuals to support patients and healthcare teams in a variety of care settings. This program focuses on developing the foundational knowledge, practical skills, and ethical values necessary for providing high-quality, person-centered care.

As a health care assistant or nursing student, you will learn how to assist patients with daily activities, monitor their health, and support their emotional and physical well-being. The course will also teach you how to work collaboratively with nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for patients.

‍What you'll study

• Collaborate in an interactive classroom of up to 20 students.
• Fundamentals of patient care,  including hygiene, mobility, and nutrition.
• Anatomy and physiology for understanding basic human health.
• Infection control and workplace safety practice.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for patient interaction.
• Supporting patients with chronic conditions, disabilities, and mental health challenges.
• Understanding ethical and legal responsibilities in healthcare.
• Series of workshops and conferences taught in groups of up to twenty in several areas.
• Access to YFH’s Apprenticeship Programme to help you to start earning once you have successfully completed the Health Care/ Nursing course.
• Connect with other specialists across the Caribbean, UK and USA.

Course Highlights:

• Simulation-based learning to practice real-world healthcare scenarios.
• Hands-on training through clinical placements in hospitals, care homes, and community settings.
• Emphasis on developing empathy,  respect, and cultural sensitivity in caregiving.

Who Should Take This Course?
This program is ideal for individuals interested in starting a rewarding career in healthcare, whether as a stepping stone to advanced nursing roles or as a fulfilling profession in itself. It’s suitable for both recent graduates and adults seeking a career change into the healthcare field.

‍Career opportunities on completing this course

• Patient Care Coordinator/ Assistant
• Personal Care Giver/Assistant
• Nurse Assistant
• Infirmary, Hospice and Nursing Homes Care Assistants and Supervisors

Become an essential part of the healthcare system by building the skills to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. This course is your gateway to a career in compassionate care.

‍Entry requirements

The entry requirements for our health care assistant/ nursing course are as follows:  

• High School Diploma or Mature Student
• Fluency  in English 
• Receipt  of a satisfactory reference 

English language requirements  

To study at Youth Fields of Hope Institute, it is important that you are able to communicate and engage in English effectively in an academic setting. 

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide proof of your ability across reading, writing, listening, and speaking in English.  

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