WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare (Nursing)

WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare (Nursing)

Caring for an elderly parent, loved one, or client requires more than good intentions, it requires proper skills, safety awareness, and confidence.

The WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare (Nursing) is designed to equip learners with essential nursing and patient-care competencies needed to provide safe, effective, and compassionate care in healthcare and home-care settings.

This programme is suitable for individuals who wish to support ageing family members, work as caregivers, or begin a career in the healthcare sector.

📘 What You Will Learn

Through a combination of theory and practical training, learners will develop core skills including:

• Oral Feeding Assistance
  Safe feeding techniques for elderly and dependent patients, including positioning and choking prevention.

• Safe Lifting, Transfer & Mobility Techniques
  Proper methods to assist patients with movement, reduce injury risks, and support mobility and ambulation.

• Infection Prevention & Control
  Essential hygiene practices, use of PPE, and procedures to prevent the spread of infection in care environments.

• Monitoring of Vital Signs
  Measuring and observing temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and recognising early signs of health changes.

• Daily Personal Care for Seniors
  Assisting with grooming, bathing, toileting, and maintaining dignity and comfort in daily care routines.

• Basic Patient Support Skills
  Communicating effectively with patients, responding to needs, and supporting emotional well-being.

  🎯 Who This Programme Is For

  This course is ideal for:

  • Family members caring for elderly parents or loved ones

  • Caregivers providing home-based or community care

  • Individuals planning to enter the healthcare sector

  • Those upgrading from a WSQ Certificate in Healthcare Support

  • Anyone seeking formal training in safe and professional patient care

  No prior nursing experience is required.

  💼 Career & Progression Opportunities

  Graduates of this programme may pursue roles such as:

  • Healthcare Assistant

  • Patient Care Associate

  • Nursing Aide

  • Home Caregiver

  This qualification also serves as a pathway for further advancement within the healthcare and nursing support sector.

  💰 Funding & Support

  • Up to 70% course fee funding available for eligible Singaporeans and PRs

  • SkillsFuture Credit can be used to offset course fees

  • Flexible learning options available (subject to intake)

  🌱 Care With Confidence

  By the end of the programme, learners will be able to provide care with confidence, competence, and compassion — ensuring safety for both patients and caregivers.

  👉 Take the first step towards professional caregiving skills today.
  Contact us to receive the full course brochure and upcoming intake details.