Job Redesign Programmes for Support Care Staff

EMPOWER YOURSELF WITH THE SKILLS TO EXCEL IN YOUR ROLE

WSQ Higher Certificate 1

50% - 70%

SSG Course Fee Subsidy

WSQ Higher Certificate 2

Trained > 400,000

learners

WSQ Higher Certificate 3

SkillsFuture Singapore appointed
Continuing Education
and Training Centres

Available Training Tracks for
Healthcare Support Care Staff

Empower yourself with job-ready skills through interactive learning and practical scenarios, and attain industry-recognized qualifications.

WSQ Higher Certificate 4

WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare (Operations)
(Outpatient)

TARGET AUDIENCE
Outpatient Patient Service Associate

MODE OF DELIVERY
Instructor-Led Training
Assessment

FUNDING/SUBSIDY
SkillsFuture Funding

TOTAL DURATION
85 Hours

WSQ Higher Certificate 5

WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare (Operations)
(Inpatient)

TARGET AUDIENCE
Inpatient Patient Service Associate

MODE OF DELIVERY
Instructor-Led Training
Assessment

FUNDING/SUBSIDY
SkillsFuture Funding

TOTAL DURATION
87 Hours

WSQ Higher Certificate 6

WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare (Nursing)
(Core)

TARGET AUDIENCE
Care Support Associate

MODE OF DELIVERY
Instructor-Led Training
Assessment

FUNDING/SUBSIDY
SkillsFuture Funding

TOTAL DURATION
148 Hours

Available Assessment Only Pathways (AOP)
for Healthcare Support Care Staff

The AOP acknowledges an individual’s expertise gained through prior learning and work experience, offering a direct route to WSQ certification through assessment.

WSQ Higher Certificate 4

WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare (Operations)
– Outpatient Specialisation (Assessment-Only Pathway)

TARGET AUDIENCE
Outpatient Patient Service Associate

MODE OF DELIVERY
Assessment

FUNDING/SUBSIDY
SkillsFuture Funding

WSQ Higher Certificate 5

WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare (Operations)
– Inpatient Specialisation (Assessment-Only Pathway)

TARGET AUDIENCE
Inpatient Patient Service Associate

MODE OF DELIVERY
Assessment

FUNDING/SUBSIDY
SkillsFuture Funding

WSQ Higher Certificate 6

WSQ Higher Certificate in
Healthcare (Nursing) (Assessment-Only Pathway)

TARGET AUDIENCE
Care Support Associate

MODE OF DELIVERY
Assessment

FUNDING/SUBSIDY
SkillsFuture Funding

Find Out Which Course Is For You

Modules that Apply to All

  1. WSQ Infection Prevention And Control In Nursing Practice
  2. WSQ Mobility And Ambulation Assistance In Nursing
  3. WSQ Professional, Legal And Ethical Healthcare Practice

WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare (Operations)
– Outpatient Specialisation

Who Is It For?

Outpatient Patient Service Associate (PSA)

Module Overview

1- WSQ Infection Prevention And Control In Nursing Practice

2- WSQ Mobility And Ambulation Assistance In Nursing

3- WSQ Professional, Legal And Ethical Healthcare Practice

4- WSQ Clinical Support For Patient Service Associates

5- WSQ Frontline Services Management

WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare (Operations)
– Inpatient Specialisation

Who Is It For?

Inpatient Patient Service Associate (PSA)

Module Overview

1- WSQ Infection Prevention And Control In Nursing Practice

2- WSQ Mobility And Ambulation Assistance In Nursing

3- WSQ Professional, Legal And Ethical Healthcare Practice

4- WSQ Clinical Support For Patient Service Associates

5- WSQ Inter-professional Collaboration

WSQ Higher Certificate in
Healthcare (Nursing)

Who Is It For?

Healthcare Assistant (HA) / Basic Care Assistant (BCA) / Clinical Support Associate (CSA)

Module Overview

1- WSQ Infection Prevention And Control In Nursing Practice

2- WSQ Mobility And Ambulation Assistance In Nursing

3- WSQ Professional, Legal And Ethical Healthcare Practice

4- WSQ Clinical Support For Patient Service Associates

5- WSQ Patient Care Delivery In Nursing

6- WSQ Respiratory Care In Nursing

7- WSQ Workplace Safety And Health

Pathways to Attain the WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare

1. Training and Assessment Pathway

Participant will undergo classroom learning and assessment. Participant will attain the qualification if they are assessed competent.

2. Assessment-Only Pathway (AOP)

What is it?

The AOP recognises an individual’s knowledge and skills acquired through prior learning and work experience. It provides an option for individuals to attain the WSQ certification directly through assessment without undergoing training. Participant will attain the qualification if they are assessed to be competent.

Full Course AOP
Online Learning
Classroom Learning
Assessment
Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) Certification

Who can join AOP?

Requirements Supporting Documents to be Submitted
The candidate must complete the Self-Evaluation Checklist for the respective modules, ans is able answer at least 60% of the questions in the Self-Evaluation Checklist correctly Candidates must submit the completed Self-Evaluation Checklist and with his or her signature
AND
The candidate must be employed in a job related to the AOP module for at least 1 year A letter from the candidate with his or her signature, or the candidate’s declaration on a prescribed from with his or her signature
OR
The candidate is recommended by his supervisor for AOP A letter from candidate’s supervisor with his or her name, designation and signature, or the supervisor’s declaration on a prescribed form with his or her name, designation and signature

How will I benefit?

For Employers

For Employees

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Our training prioritizes practical skills that are important for healthcare support roles. Under the guidance of our experienced lecturers, you’ll participate in dynamic discussions and lifelike simulations. This approach, centred on ‘learning by doing’ and tackling real-life challenges, sharpens your critical thinking and fosters ongoing development. Recognizing adult learners’ need for practical skills, our assessments focus on real-world tasks, preparing you to effectively apply your knowledge in actual healthcare environments.

Your learning journey unfolds in our state-of-the-art training and simulation labs, designed to optimize your learning experience. These facilities are tailored to enhance your understanding and skills in a realistic setting.

Discover more about how we create an engaging and effective learning environment for you here.

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About HMI
Institute

HMI Institute of Health Sciences (“HMI Institute”), owned by Health Management International Pte Ltd, is a dedicated private provider of healthcare training in Singapore and one of two SkillsFuture Singapore appointed Continuing Education and Training Centres for the healthcare support sector since 2009.
 
HMI Institute’s primary objective is to nurture students to become competent healthcare personnel equipped with a balance of theoretical and practical skills. Since 2001, HMI Institute has trained more than 5,000 graduates for the Singapore healthcare industry. HMI Institute also provides a wide range of emergency life support skills training courses for individuals from all walks of life, and has trained individuals in life saving skills. 
 
HMI Institute has developed close links with healthcare providers in Singapore to provide job placements for graduates of the Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) healthcare courses. The Institute also works closely with various Singapore government agencies to encourage more Singaporeans to embark on a fulfilling healthcare career path as healthcare and community care professionals. With an ageing society in Singapore, there is a growing demand for healthcare and community care roles as care providers cope with greater demand for these services.