This programme is brought to you by Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital to enable staff from the Community Care sector planning to become a competent Community Care Associate (CCA). The CCA will contribute to multi-disciplinary teams while continuing to deliver personal care. They will work alongside Nurses and Allied Health Professionals in delivering seamless and holistic care in Community Care settings. The programme seeks to further professionalise the Community Care sector and provide a clear progression pathway for existing care professionals who are looking to upskill themselves and guide prospective learners looking forward to a career in this sector. This programme will provide a comprehensive overview of skills and expertise one can expect as they journey towards becoming a Community Care professional. These will include domains such as Clinical Care, Care Coordination, Psychosocial and Therapy elements.

The course comprises of 2 main components:

a. Classroom sessions (Modules)

1. Infection Prevention and Control in Nursing Practice
2. Professional, Legal and Ethical Healthcare Practice
3. Effective Communication in Nursing
4. Support Service to Seniors
5. Care Assistance
6. Mobility and Ambulation Assistance in Nursing
7. Intervention Implementation
8. Patient Care Delivery in Nursing
9. Feeding Management in Community Care
10. Wound Management in Nursing
11. Emergency Response and Crisis Management
12. Medication Management in Nursing
13. Patient Empowerment on Self-Care

b. On-the-job Training (OJT) On-the-Job Training (OJT) involves practical, hands-on learning experiences. The OJT Competency Logbook is a key document used during this training.
• The logbook contains competency checklists and is provided to learners.
• Once learners complete the tasks and receive their preceptor’s endorsement, the logbook should be submitted to the Training Providers. • Submission should occur no later than the last day of the CCA training programme.

Award
A WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare (Community Care) awarded by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG)

Entry Criteria
A. Education: Obtained at least a C6 pass at GCE ’N’ level in any 1 subject
B. Language: WPLN 4 (Reading, Listening, Speaking) AND WPLN 3 (Writing)

Target Learners
The Community Care worker who assists in the provision of healthcare (nursing or therapy) services in the following care settings: • Nursing Homes
• Senior Care Centres
• Active Aging Centres
• Day Rehabilitation Centres

Training Methodology
The course comprises of the following components:
a. Classroom session
b. On-the-Job Training
c. Competency Assessment

Additional Information
Please click on 'express your interest' to learn.
A minimum of 75% attendance will be required for you to complete the programme and receive your certificate.
Prevailing course fee subsidy at 90% for Singapore Citizens / Permanent Residents and 45% for Work Pass Holders working in eligible community care organisations.
For any inquiries, please contact Janale at 64221220 or email us at janale_lim@kwsh.org.sg.

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 Community Care Associate(CCA) 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 (seven WSQ + six Non-WSQ) will be awarded the WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare (Community Care).

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

WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare (Community Care) - Ren Ci Hospital is a programme that provides the aspiring community care worker with a mix of cross-functional nursing and basic therapy skills and knowledge to operate the community health setting. The curriculum follows a modular framework consisting of seven WSQ modules and six non-WSQ modules that provide fundamental knowledge and broad-based competencies to perform the functional roles of a community care associate in the community sector.

This course is customised to the sector's long-term training needs and operating context. The skills covered are cross-functional, varying from delivering personal care to nursing and therapy skills, as these are the skill sets required by the community care worker. The evolving trend in the community care sector is that beyond supporting care needs, the worker will need to assist in basic nursing care functions with the long-term aim of rehabilitation and functional recovery.

Learners will be taught on the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their role as a Senior Community Care Associate in the following area:

1. Infection Prevention and Control in Nursing Practice
2. Effective Communication in Nursing
3. Patient Care Delivery in Nursing
4. Group Therapy Planning and Implementation
5. Intervention Implementation

Upon successful completion of the training and assessment requirements, learner will be conferred the WSQ Advanced Certificate in Healthcare (Community Care).

Minimum Entry Requirements

Qualifications: WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare (Community Care)

Minimum 2 years of Community Care Associate (CCA) experience