Courses Details

Description

Introduction to Nursing Profession, Job Role of a Patient Care Assistant, Understanding Hospitals & the Healthcare System, General Health & Hygiene, Infection Control, Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Waste Management, Maternal and Child Health Nursing, Daily Care of a Patient, Patient Handling, Lifting, and Transferring, Fundamentals of Nursing Care, Emergency First Aid and CPR, Patient Rights in Healthcare, Basics of Gynaecological Care, Overview of Hospital Departments.

<h4>1. <strong>Introduction to Nursing Profession</strong></h4> <p>An overview of nursing as a key pillar in healthcare, emphasizing the historical evolution of nursing, current trends, and future challenges. Students will gain insight into the scope of nursing practice, its significance in patient care, and the interdisciplinary nature of healthcare teams. The module also covers core nursing ethics, standards of practice, and professional behavior expected from nursing assistants.</p> <h4>2. <strong>Job Role of a Patient Care Assistant</strong></h4> <p>This module defines the specific duties and responsibilities of a patient care assistant (PCA). It focuses on patient-centered care, teamwork, communication with healthcare professionals, and the regulatory framework governing patient care assistants. Students will also learn the difference between the role of a PCA and other nursing roles, understanding boundaries, and delegations in care provision.</p> <h4>3. <strong>Understanding Hospitals &amp; the Healthcare System</strong></h4> <p>A comprehensive introduction to the healthcare ecosystem, highlighting the structure, types, and roles of various healthcare facilities such as hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and community care centers. The course examines the different levels of care (primary, secondary, tertiary), and introduces students to the hierarchy within hospital departments, including administrative and clinical branches.</p> <h4>4. <strong>General Health &amp; Hygiene</strong></h4> <p>This section covers the importance of maintaining high standards of personal and patient hygiene, focusing on hygiene principles for healthcare workers. Topics include hand hygiene practices, the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE), the role of hygiene in preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), and environmental hygiene in healthcare settings.</p> <h4>5. <strong>Infection Control</strong></h4> <p>Students will explore the foundations of infection control, including principles of microbiology, modes of transmission (airborne, droplet, contact), and infection prevention strategies. This module provides in-depth training on sterilization techniques, the use of antiseptics, isolation protocols, and standard precautions. It also covers handling outbreaks and pandemic preparedness.</p> <h4>6. <strong>Anatomy and Physiology</strong></h4> <p>A basic but thorough exploration of human body systems, including the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, nervous, musculoskeletal, urinary, and endocrine systems. The module emphasizes the anatomical structures and physiological functions that are critical to understanding patient care, with clinical case studies to relate these systems to common health conditions encountered in care settings.</p> <h4>7. <strong>Medical Waste Management</strong></h4> <p>This module focuses on the classification of medical waste (hazardous, infectious, non-infectious) and the proper procedures for its segregation, handling, transportation, and disposal. Emphasis is placed on following legal and environmental regulations, ensuring safety for healthcare workers, and protecting the public from the hazards of medical waste. It also introduces waste management technologies and environmental sustainability practices.</p> <h4>8. <strong>Maternal and Child Health Nursing</strong></h4> <p>In-depth training in prenatal, perinatal, and postnatal care, focusing on the health and wellbeing of mothers and children. This module covers antenatal care, labor and delivery, postpartum care, neonatal care, and vaccinations. Students will also learn about common maternal and pediatric health conditions, risk factors in pregnancy, breastfeeding support, and monitoring child development milestones.</p> <h4>9. <strong>Daily Care of a Patient</strong></h4> <p>Students will gain practical knowledge on providing personal care to patients, including hygiene (bathing, oral care, grooming), nutrition and feeding (tube feeding, diet planning), and mobility assistance (using assistive devices). The focus is on promoting patient comfort, ensuring dignity and privacy, and providing emotional support. This module includes patient observation and reporting changes in patient conditions.</p> <h4>10. <strong>Patient Handling, Lifting, and Transferring</strong></h4> <p>This module provides training on safe patient handling techniques to prevent injuries to both patients and caregivers. Topics include body mechanics, the use of equipment like hoists, wheelchairs, and transfer boards, and special considerations when moving immobile, obese, or disabled patients. Students will also learn the ethical considerations involved in patient mobility and rehabilitation.</p> <h4>11. <strong>Fundamentals of Nursing Care</strong></h4> <p>A core module covering essential nursing care practices, including monitoring vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure), wound care, medication administration (oral, topical, injections), and patient documentation (electronic health records, nursing notes). Students will also learn how to assess patient needs, provide holistic care, and collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure quality care.</p> <h4>12. <strong>Emergency First Aid and CPR</strong></h4> <p>This module prepares students to respond to medical emergencies. Training includes basic life support (BLS), cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for adults and children, handling cardiac arrest, managing choking, burns, fractures, and bleeding, and administering initial care for seizures, strokes, and heart attacks. Emphasis is placed on quick decision-making and following emergency protocols.</p> <h4>13. <strong>Patient Rights in Healthcare</strong></h4> <p>A study of the legal and ethical rights of patients within the healthcare system, including the right to informed consent, confidentiality, respect, and the right to refuse treatment. This module explores the ethical dilemmas that nursing assistants may face, how to protect patient autonomy, and the importance of compassionate, respectful care in maintaining patient dignity.</p> <h4>14. <strong>Basics of Gynaecological Care</strong></h4> <p>This section covers care practices related to women's health, particularly in the areas of reproductive health, pregnancy, and menopause. Students will learn about common gynecological conditions, assisting with gynecological exams and procedures, menstrual health management, family planning, and supporting women through pregnancy and childbirth. This module also touches on gender sensitivity in healthcare.</p> <h4>15. <strong>Overview of Hospital Departments</strong></h4> <p>An introduction to the various departments within a hospital, including the emergency department, intensive care unit (ICU), surgical wards, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, cardiology, and radiology. Students will learn the roles and responsibilities of healthcare professionals in each department, how interdepartmental collaboration occurs, and how patient care transitions between departments.</p>