WSQ Advanced Certificate in Healthcare (Community Care) AOP - HMI

PROGRAMME
Created By Soh Zi Wei
Certification of completion

Description

The Assessment-only Pathway (AOP) is designed to certify the competencies of experienced healthcare workers. Healthcare staff with the relevant knowledge and skills can complete the assessment for a WSQ course through the AOP without going through the full Senior Community Care Associate(SCCA) training.

  • Candidates who are assessed as "Competent" for a WSQ AOP will receive a Statement of Attainment (SOA).
  • Candidates who achieve SOAs for all the modules listed below (five WSQ + two Non-WSQ) will be awarded the WSQ Advanced Certificate in Healthcare (Community Care).
S/N Type WSQ Advanced Certificate in Healthcare(Community Care) Full programme modules Assessment Duration
1 WSQ AOP - WSQ Intervention Implementation (Level 3) 1-hour
2 WSQ AOP - WSQ Infection Prevention and Control in Nursing Practice (Level 3) 1-hour
3 WSQ AOP - WSQ Patient Care Delivery in Nursing (Level 3) 1.5-hour
4 WSQ AOP - WSQ Effective Communication in Nursing (Level 3) 1-hour
5 WSQ AOP - WSQ Group Therapy Planning and Implementation (Level 3) 1-hour
6 Non-WSQ AOP - Client Assessment in Therapy Support (Level 1) 0.5-hour
7 Non-WSQ AOP - Client Education in Therapy Support (Level 1) 0.5-hour

Table 1: WSQ Advanced Certification in Healthcare Community Care, Full programme modules

Additional Resources:

1. CCA and SCCA Training Roadmap

2. CCA and SCCA Training Advisory

3. CCA and SCCA Training FAQs

If you have any enquiries, please feel free to contact us at cha.institute@hmimedical.com


Programme Run

WSQ Advanced Certificate in Healthcare (Community Care) - HMI
11/09/2025 - 09/10/2025
WSQ Advanced Certificate in Healthcare (Community Care) - HMI
10/02/2026 - 10/03/2026

Content

AOP - WSQ Intervention Implementation (Level 3)
Core
Min 0.00 credits required
1
Course (Face to Face)
AOP - WSQ Intervention Implementation (Level 3)
Course outcomes 1. Assess the client's needs and requirements for implementing an individualized care plan (ICP), considering the client's complex conditions, specific requirements, and factors that may influence their participation in care activities. 2. Select the necessary and appropriate resources to conduct effective interventions. 3. Implement range of care activities using basic principles of group dynamics to engage clients functional and social interactions adhering to Workplace Safety and Health guidelines. 4. Assess the implementation of care plans to secure appropriate execution of care activities which effectively meet clients' evolving needs. 5. Apply instructional methods to guide care staff to ensure proper execution of care activities. 6. Demonstrate adherence to reporting and recording requirements during interventions, ensuring accurate documentation in line with Standard Operating Procedures.
AOP - WSQ Infection Prevention and Control in Nursing Practice (Level 3)
Core
Min 0.00 credits required
1
Course (Face to Face)
AOP - WSQ Infection Prevention and Control in Nursing Practice (Level 3)
Course outcomes: 1. Implement standard and transmission-based precautions, including hand hygiene, patient isolation, and PPE use, to minimize infection risk in clinical scenarios. 2. Identify unusual skin and respiratory conditions, escalate to senior staff, coordinate contact tracing, and communicate exposure risks effectively. 3 Educate patients and caregivers best practices for infection prevention to reduce the spread of disease. 4 Use appropriate sterilization and disinfection methods on medical equipment, adhering to established infection control protocols. 5 Conduct environmental audits and monitor compliance with infection control and sanitation standards including reporting findings with recommendations for improvement.
AOP - WSQ Patient Care Delivery in Nursing (Level 3)
Core
Min 0.00 credits required
1
Course (Face to Face)
AOP - WSQ Patient Care Delivery in Nursing (Level 3)
Course outcomes 1.Assist in performing comprehensive health assessments, taking in consideration these components: psychiatric, mental health, geriatric and common nursing-specific diseases. 2.Develop a care plan on evidence-based clinical practice or pathway that addresses the nursing diagnoses of the patient, including history taking, investigations, discharge planning with collaboration of different stakeholders to achieve best outcome for patients. 3.Implement nursing interventions of prescribed investigations, treatment and discharge planning in a coordinated approach among healthcare teams with adherence to ethical, legal and governance requirements in the care practices 4.Perform monitoring, evaluation and report of patient’s progress according to nursing care plan with flexibility in decision making when patient condition changes
AOP - WSQ Effective Communication in Nursing (Level 3)
Core
Min 0.00 credits required
1
Course (Face to Face)
AOP - WSQ Effective Communication in Nursing (Level 3)
Course Outcomes: 1. Demonstrate the principles and techniques of effective therapeutic communication in patient interactions. 2. Interpret ethical and legal considerations to effectively convey nursing care plans, goals, and discharge plans to patients/and/or caregivers while maintaining confidentiality. 3. Record communication with compliance requirements as per organisational guidelines. 4. Organise structured handover communication using appropriate techniques to ensure continuity and accuracy of patient care during transitions. 5. Prioritise and relay critical changes in patient condition to ensure timely intervention.
AOP - WSQ Group Therapy Planning and Implementation (Level 3)
Core
Min 0.00 credits required
1
Course (Face to Face)
AOP - WSQ Group Therapy Planning and Implementation (Level 3)
Course outcomes: 1. Ascertain the benefits of group therapy by identifying various types of group interventions and explaining the appropriate use of therapy activities and equipment in a group setting. 2. Determine the resource requirements and selection criteria for suitable candidates in group therapy by evaluating client profiles and selecting appropriate activities to meet the therapy objectives. 3. Define the purpose of group therapy and develop detailed activity plans for specified client groups, considering limitations and safety considerations. 4. Facilitate group therapy sessions by providing clear instructions and demonstrations on activities and equipment, while effectively implementing communication strategies and ensuring the safety of all clients. 5.Evaluate the effects of group dynamic on group therapy and the code of conduct governing group therapy. 6.Apply appropriate principles to modify and monitor group activity, to provide progression and improvement for group therapy sessions. 7. Manage group behaviour effectively by developing and enforcing rules and consequences, identifying group roles, and setting ground rules to facilitate positive dynamics during therapy sessions.
AOP - Client Assessment in Therapy Support (Level 1)
Core
Min 0.00 credits required
1
Course (Face to Face)
AOP - Client Assessment in Therapy Support (Level 1)
1. Identify the responsibilities and limitations of supporting therapists during client assessments. 2. Prepare clients appropriately for therapy assessments in accordance with the therapist’s instructions. 3. Assist the therapist in conducting client assessments safely and correctly under supervision. 4. Report and document assessment findings accurately following established procedures for therapy-related documentation
AOP - Client Education in Therapy Support (Level 1)
Core
Min 0.00 credits required
1
Course (Face to Face)
AOP - Client Education in Therapy Support (Level 1)
1.Identify the responsibilities and limitations of assisting therapists in client education. 2.Assist in educating clients on the correct and safe use of walking aids, following the therapist’s instructions. 3.Monitor client education sessions on the use of walking aids under the therapist’s supervision, ensuring safety and understanding.