Healthcare (Therapy Support) + Therapy Support Specialisation

Overview

Learn the basic skills and knowledge in Physiotherapy and Occupational therapy services to assist the therapists with the delivery of treatments for patients. Upon completion of this course, you can work in a hospital, nursing home, day rehabilitation centre and senior care centre.

Career Prospects & Progression

Skilled TAs have good career prospects and are high in demand. Graduates can expect a stable and secure entry career in healthcare. With a friendly attitude and good work ethics, graduates can look forward to promising career progression. Therapy Assistant > Senior Therapy Assistant

Award of Certification

WSQ HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN HEALTHCARE (THERAPY SUPPORT) + Statement of Attainment (SOA) for these WSQ Technical Skills & Competencies (TSC):  
WSQ Technical Skills & Competencies (TSC) WSQ Module Titles
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT MANAGEMENT CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT MANAGEMENT
INTER-PROFESSIONAL COLLABORATION INTER-PROFESSIONAL COLLABORATION
PATIENT EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT PATIENT EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT
WORKPLACE SAFETY AND HEALTH WORKPLACE SAFETY AND HEALTH
–By SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG)

Full Qualification Modules

  • EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND CRISIS MANAGEMENT
  • CLIENT EDUCATION IN THERAPY SUPPORT
  • CLIENT ASSESSMENT IN THERAPY SUPPORT
  • INTERVENTION IMPLEMENTATION IN THERAPY SUPPORT
  • GROUP THERAPY PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION
  • PROFESSIONAL, LEGAL AND ETHICAL HEALTHCARE PRACTICE

Specialisation Modules

  • CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT MANAGEMENT
  • INTER-PROFESSIONAL COLLABORATION
  • PATIENT EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT
  • WORKPLACE SAFETY AND HEALTH

Duration

3 Months (Full-Time)

Delivery Methods

The course comprises of classroom lessons, skills laboratory training and clinical attachment in a healthcare organization.

Assessment Methods

Oral/written tests, assignments and practical performance.

Graduation Criteria

The criteria for graduation are based on students’ attendance and assessment results. Students must meet the 75% attendance criteria, as well as complete and pass all assessments of the course before they are able to graduate and receive their Certificate. All full qualification courses comprise theory, practical and clinical attachment assessments.

Minimum

  • 1 pass in GCE ‘O’ Level (any subject), or 1 pass in GCE ‘N’ Level in a relevant subject (e.g. Maths, Science) or, WPLN Level 4 (Speak, Listen, Read, Numeracy) and Level 3 (Write)
  • Certified medically fit for healthcare work by approved clinics
  • Completing a successful employability interview by HMI Institute

COURSE FEE

Full Course Fee (Subjected to GST) $10,054.00
SkillsFuture Credit and Post-Secondary Education Account applicable (for eligible trainees)

Others Modular Skills Pack

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