CERTIFICATE IN PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT (PCA)

Category: PARAMEDICAL

This course provides basic training in patient care, hygiene, nursing assistance, first aid, and hospital support skills. It prepares students to work as patient care assistants in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and home healthcare services.

Module 1 – Introduction to Healthcare & Patient Care

Basics of Healthcare

• Introduction to Healthcare Services

• Role and Responsibilities of a Patient Care Assistant

• Ethics and Professional Behavior in Healthcare

• Communication with Patients and Healthcare Staff

Hospital Environment

• Departments in a Hospital

• Basic Medical Terminology

• Patient Rights and Privacy

• Infection Control Basics

Module 2 – Basic Patient Care Skills

Patient Hygiene

• Personal Hygiene of Patients

• Bed Bath Techniques

• Oral Care and Hair Care

• Nail and Skin Care

Patient Mobility

• Helping Patients Walk Safely

• Positioning Patients in Bed

• Transferring Patients from Bed to Wheelchair

• Fall Prevention Techniques

Module 3 – Monitoring Patient Health

Vital Signs

• Measuring Body Temperature

• Checking Pulse Rate

• Measuring Blood Pressure

• Monitoring Respiration Rate

Health Observation

• Recognizing Signs of Illness

• Monitoring Patient Comfort

• Recording Basic Patient Information

Module 4 – Nutrition & Feeding Assistance

Patient Nutrition

• Importance of Balanced Diet

• Special Diets for Patients

• Feeding Techniques for Bedridden Patients

Feeding Support

• Assisting with Eating and Drinking

• Tube Feeding Awareness (Basic)

• Hydration Management

Module 5 – First Aid & Emergency Care

Basic First Aid

• Introduction to First Aid

• Treating Minor Injuries

• Handling Burns, Cuts, and Bruises

• Managing Fever

Emergency Response

• Recognizing Medical Emergencies

• Basic CPR Awareness

• Assisting During Medical Emergencies

• Calling for Medical Help

Module 6 – Patient Support & Care

Bedside Care

• Making an Occupied and Unoccupied Bed

• Assisting with Toileting Needs

• Maintaining Clean Patient Environment

Elderly Care

• Caring for Elderly Patients

• Supporting Mobility and Comfort

• Emotional Support for Patients

Practical Training

Students will practice:

• Patient hygiene care

• Bed making techniques

• Measuring vital signs

• Assisting patient mobility

• Feeding and nutrition support

• Basic first aid demonstrations

Career Opportunities

After completing this course, students can work as:

• Patient Care Assistant

• Hospital Ward Assistant

• Nursing Assistant

• Home Care Assistant

• Elder Care Assistant

• Healthcare Support Worker

Employment Areas

• Hospitals

• Clinics

• Nursing Homes

• Rehabilitation Centers

• Home Healthcare Services

• Elder Care Centers