Support in Sterilisation Service: Entry Level
Be equipped with the with knowledge and skills to support healthcare professionals in performing clinical tests and procedures
Overview
The module aims to equip the learner with knowledge and skills to support healthcare professionals in performing clinical tests and procedures. It also introduces the appropriate healthcare care ethics in their daily course of work.
Learning Objectives
- Communicate effectively using appropriate medical terminologies related to the basic human anatomy and physiology; and communicate with patients on the procedural requirements.
- Prepare patients for measurement and documentation of vital signs, follow by reporting any of abnormal vital signs according to the organisation procedures and guidelines.
- Select the appropriate specimen containers and equipment for various clinical laboratory tests and assist in preparing, checking, collecting or despatching of specimens in accordance to organizational procedural guidelines
- Apply healthcare ethics when assisting patients for physical examination/ minor procedures and reinstate equipment post procedures in accordance to organizational policy.
Course Outline
- Basic medical terminologies
- Basic human anatomy and physiology terminologies
- Types of clinical laboratory services
- Organisational procedures relating to collection of specimens for laboratory testing
- Organisational procedures in measuring and reporting of vital signs and patients’ management on vital signs taking, measuring and reports
- Organisational procedures for preparing patients for physical examination and minor procedures
- Types of equipment needed for clinical tests and procedures
- Health care ethics applicable for work practices.
Target Audience
- Existing healthcare workers
Entry Requirements
- Obtained at least a C6 pass at N-Level in any 1 subject or equivalent; OR
- Workplace Literacy & Numeracy (WPLN) Level 4 (Speaking, Listening, Reading & Numeracy) and Level 3 (Writing)
Certification
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a formal recognition through the award of a Statement(s) of Attainment (SOA) from SkillsFuture Singapore.
Course Date
12 June 2023
11 September 2023
Course Date
12 June 2023
11 September 2023
Course Date & Registration
Course Date
To be Confirmed
Course Duration
The training is delivered via online learning (asynchronous & synchronous), classroom sessions and clinical attachment.
Total: 9.5 days
- Day 1: Asynchronous/Synchronous e-learning (8 hours)
- Day 2, 3, 4 & 5: Classroom training (32 hours)
- Day 6: Assessment (2 hours)
- Clinical Assessment: 4.5 Days (36 hours)
Course Venue
HMI Institute
Course Fee
SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) is providing course fee funding to the healthcare in-service staff.
- Up to 70% course fee subsidy for Singaporean aged 21-39 & SPR 21 years and above.
- Up to 90% course fee subsidy for Singaporean aged 40 & above.
- Up to 90% course fee subsidy for all staff (Singaporean & SPR) under the Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS) for SME employers.
| Full Course Fee | $1,716.00 (before GST) |
Baseline Subsidy (Non-SME SC/SPR <40 y/o) Fee Payable After SSG 70% Subsidy | $561.13 (including 9% GST) |
Enhanced Subsidy (All SME SC/SPR + Non SME SC/SPR >39 y/o) Fee Payable After SSG 90% Subsidy | $187.04 (including 9% GST) |
Enquiry
HMI Institute reserves the right to postpone or cancel the courses if minimum enrolment is not met.
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