Double Major: Caregiver and Patient Attendant Training Program
The Double Major in Caregiver and Patient Attendant Training at LifeCare College and Health Sciences offers an all-encompassing program designed for students seeking comprehensive skills in both caregiving and patient attendant responsibilities. This unique combination equips students with versatile expertise, preparing them to care for individuals across different healthcare settings, including elderly homes, hospitals, clinics, and private residences.
Through this program, students will learn to provide compassionate, high-quality care and support to patients, while ensuring their safety, comfort, and well-being. The curriculum integrates essential caregiving and patient attendant skills, including:
- Caregiver roles, duties, and expectations
- Elderly care, child care, and hospice care
- Patient examination (vital signs monitoring) and drug administration
- Infection prevention, wound dressing, and sterilization
- Emergency and first aid treatment
- Newstart principles and caregiving ethics
- Sanitation, hygiene, and housekeeping
- Basic laboratory tests, physiotherapy techniques, and catheterization
- Bed making, admission processes, and last office (care of deceased patients)
This double major course offers a blend of theoretical lessons and hands-on practical training, preparing students for diverse and critical roles in healthcare delivery. Graduates will be fully qualified to serve as both caregivers and patient attendants, making them highly adaptable to various care environments.
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