In 2010 SAAH opened its doors in Durban offering training for Professional Health Care Assistants. Many students have qualified since then and are now working in hospitals around the country. Others, are now training as Professional nurses. The training
material has been developed by a team of dedicated and committed professional nurses and university academics. All lectures are presented by a team of fully trained, highly skilled professionals in the various fields of expertise. After completion of the course,
you will receive a Professional Health Care Assistant Certificate.
MODULES INCLUDED IN THE HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT MANUAL:
- Ethics, Conduct, Rights of Patient,
Care Assistant & Employee. - Communication.
- Basic Human Anatomy
and Physiology. - Hygiene.
- Cross Infection.
- Intake & Output.
- Safety of Patients.
- Stimulation/Attending to
Recreational Needs of the patients Patients - Oxygen Therapy.
- Total Patient Care.
- Death and Dying.
- Management of Stress.
- Care of the Elderly.
- Various Illnesses.
- Baby & Child Care.
- Basic Nutrition.
- Medical Terminology
Modules included in CPR
and first aid:
- Principles of First Aid and Safety.
- Examination of Patients.
- Shock.
- Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
- Airway Obstruction.
- Soft Tissue Injuries.
- Bleeding.
- Burns.
- MusculoSkeletal Systems.
- Head Injuries & Unconsciousness.
- Poisoning
DURATION OF OUR
HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT COURSE:
Three months, full–time only.
- 1st month: theory & practical training. (Approximately 80 hours)
- 2nd & 3rd months: you will be placed for practical training at designated venues, gaining professional experience under the supervision of qualified professionals in Health Care Industries such as professional nurses (Approximately 320 hours).
Hospital placements are determined by SAAH
EVALUATION PROCESS:
- Three formative assessments will be written during the first month of theoretical training.
- At the end of theoretical training, a summative assessment based on the same format as a final summative examination will be written. A minimum of 50% needs to be obtained for this examination in order to be placed for the practical training period.
- Should the student fail, he/she may write a supplementary examination once only. Should the student fail to pass the supplementary examination, the student will need
to pay R2625.00 to repeat theoretical training again.
FINAL EXAMINATION:
- On completion of the three–month training period, a national final summative assessment examination will be written.
- 50% is required to pass this final evaluation.
- Should the student fail, he/she may write a supplementary examination once only. Should the student fail to pass the supplementary examination, the student will need
to pay R1500.00 to rewrite. - Final summative assessment examination results will be available within 21 days after having written the examination. It will be marked by the local tutor and be moderated by a professional nurse who oversees the quality control of the South African Academy
of Health.
- A formal letter of recommendation will then be issued to each successful candidate.
This will serve as proof that he/she has qualified as a Health Care Assistant. - After successful completion of the course you will be able to:
- Attend to patients’ basic needs in a professional manner.
- Understand professional and ethical codes.
- Understand the scope/role of the Health Care Assistant.
- Maintain and promote the health of the patients.
- Prevent accidents and be knowledgeable about emergencies.
- Promote communication with the patients.
- Contribute to the care of the terminally ill.
- Understand the causes of certain diseases and possible prevention.
- Awareness of safety aspects.
- Help with maintaining physical comfort, rest and sleep.
- Help with maintaining hygiene.
Baby and child care.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
- Sincere passion and the touch of loving hands to those in need of compassionate care.
- Minimum of Grade 10 (STD 8).
- Fluent in English (need to be able to read, speak and understand very well).
COST OF OUR HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT COURSE:
PAYMENT PLAN:
Full Price for 2019: R10, 500.00
A minimum deposit at registration: R5, 250.00
Balance: R5, 250.00
PAYMENTS ARE MADE SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- If a student fails to pay on the given date, a 10% interest will be charged. The student will not be able to write his/her summative exams and will be suspended from the course immediately. Only once full payment is received, the student will be
allowed to write exams and continue his/her practical in the hospital.
- All monies deposited into the South African Academy of Health bank account will not be refunded under any circumstances.
Our course includes the following:
- Orientation Manual for Health Care Assistants.
- Theoretical Manual for Health Care Assistants.
- Practical Manual for Health Care Assistants.
- Student Card.
- Professional Indemnity.
- Health Care Assistant Certificate (when completed and passed).
- Graduation (each guest has to pay R100, and to hire a gown costs
R200).
- CPR Course and Certificate.
- 1 x Uniform Top (An extra top will cost R200.)Pants/skirt has to be purchased at
R180each. Male pants cost R180.
- Pen.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO REGISTER WITH US?
- 3 certified copies of your identity book or passport.
- 2 certified copies of your school certificate (highest grade passed).
- 2 colour ID Photos.
VACCINES:
All students will be required to pay for their hepatitis vaccines once they start their practicals in the hospital. Each student is required to have 2 vaccines whilst in practicals. The cost per vaccine is
R180