WHAT IS HCA
The roles of a healthcare assistant concern patient safety, hygiene, and well-being in a hospital environment.
A Health Care assistant works under the direction of a certified nurse to provide medical attention and consolation to patients who are unwell, recovering from surgery, or incapacitated. captures vital signs and enters the data into a medical record.
What are the key tasks of a health care assistant work?
The roles of a healthcare assistant concern patient safety, hygiene, and well-being in a hospital environment.
A Health Care assistant works under the direction of a certified nurse to provide medical attention and consolation to patients who are unwell, recovering from surgery, or incapacitated. captures vital signs and enters the data into a medical record.
What are the other job descriptions for health assistants?
As part of their job description, healthcare assistants assist patients with everyday tasks like driving, getting around, changing their fluid intake, and taking their prescriptions.
In order to maintain acceptable patient care, it also requires keeping positive working relationships with physicians, nurses, and other staff members by reporting any problems with patients to them.
How long does the course take?
The health care assistant course lasts four months, including two months of theory in class and two months (320 hours) of practical training to obtain further experience.
What grade is required to qualify for the course?
The course does not require matric; if you do not have it, no problem. From grade 9, you are qualified for the course.
This course is recognized worldwide
Yes our course is recognized worldwide and verified by South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (Saiosh).
The South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) has confirmed that the South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (Saiosh) is the recognised professional body for Occupational Health and Safety in South Africa. Saiosh was approved by SAQA as a Professional Body for the purpose of the NQF Act, Act 67 of 2008
In terms of Section 19. of the SAQA Policy and Criteria for Recognising a Professional Body, Saiosh verify learning courses for CPD.
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Caregiver course
Under the supervision of a doctor, home base careers provide treatment to patients in their residences. During their routine visits, they evaluate the patient’s wounds, keep an eye on their status, and replace dressings as needed. Following each visit, home care nurses converse with the doctor and prepare reports.

COMMUNITY PRIMARY HEALTH CARE
In order to assist restore and preserve people’s health standards and way of life, community primary health care offers comprehensive, high-quality medical services at home and in communities. This is done by offering health services, supported self-care, and health education in these settings.

HIV AND TB COUSELING
When it comes to offering support and direction to people living with HIV or undergoing testing, an HIV counselor is crucial. In addition to providing clients with information on treatment options, prevention, and transmission, this role entails providing clients with emotional support as they traverse their health journey…
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