ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN NURSING CARE ASSISTANT (E-LEARNING) is designed to provide students with a strong foundation and technical knowledge in nursing care assistant/aide skills. During this course, students will learn about topics such as Fundamentals of Nursing care, Community Diseases, Medical Terminology etc. Nursing care assistants are also known as nurse aides, they will be equipped with Ward management and Transcription skill to run the medical care department efficiently. They work alongside or under the supervision of qualified nurses (RNs) and Doctors. Nursing Care Assistant professionals possess a good employability opportunity in sectors such as Nursing Homes, Medical Writing, Administration, Health Care Centres, Educational institutes, etc.
| Study Modes | Part Time |
| Course Duration | 08 Months |
| Total Contact Hours | 144 Contact Hours |
| Schedule | WEEKEND : (4 Hours per week)
Sat or Sunday (10AM to 2PM) or (2PM to 6PM) or (6PM to 10PM) WEEKDAY: WED & FRI (7PM TO 9PM) |
Course Outline:
| Code | Module Title | Contact Hours | Assessment Mode |
| ADNCA01 | Principles of Nursing Aide | 24 | Written Exam 100% |
|
ADNCA02 |
Medical Terminology |
24 |
Written Exam 100% |
|
ADNCA03 |
Basic Human Sciences- Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology |
24 |
Written Exam 100% |
|
ADNCA04 |
Ward Management |
24 |
Written Exam 100% |
|
ADNCA05 |
Community Health Nursing |
24 |
Written Exam 100% |
| ADNCA06 | Principle of Medical Transcription |
24 |
Written Exam 100% |
Programme Fees (Part-time):
| Registration Fee (Non-Refundable) | S$100.00 |
| Course Fee | S$1400.00 |
| Course Materials Fee | S$100.00 |
| Total Fees | S$1600.00 |
Course Withdrawal/Transfer and Refund Policy
Students who wish to withdraw or transfer to another programme must notify Edusphere College of Management and Technology in writing before the commencement of the course. Application fee paid is non-refundable and non-transferable. The following refund policy applies:
| Refund of Course Fee (%) |
If Student’s written notice of withdrawal is received: |
| 100% | (“Maximum Refund”) More than [30] days before the Course Commencement Date |
| 50% | Before, but not more than [30] days before the Course Commencement Date |
| 25% | After, but not more than [15] days after the Course Commencement Date |
| 0% | More than [1] days after the Course Commencement Date |
Entry Qualification:
- At least 2 “A” Levels pass or Diploma or equivalent foreign qualifications
- English language proficiency: Pass in GCE ‘O’ level English or its equivalent
- Working Experience: Matured candidate (i.e. minimum 30 years old with 8 years of working experience) with another relevant certificate qualification.
Teaching Mode:
E-learning
Teacher-to-Student Ratio:
The Teacher-to-student ratio is 1:40 (Lecture / Practical)
Certification:
‘ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN NURSING CARE ASSISTANT (E-LEARNING)’ will be awarded by Edusphere College of Management and Technology Pte Ltd