Certificate in Therapy Services Geylang, Central

Course details

This course aims to provide people already working or wishing to enter the Community and Social Services environment with the skills and knowledge required to effectively execute their job duties in Community Development, Disability Services, Senior Services, and Therapy Services.

It is also appropriate for any professional who wishes to acquire skills and knowledge from any of the 12 competency units (modules) offered in the course. A WSQ certificate, known as the Statement of Attainment, will be offered for each module successfully completed.

Upon completion of this 3-month full-time or 6-month part-time course, graduates are fully certified and can immediately start work as a therapy aide in various healthcare settings.

What will I learn?

• Support Clients in Their Activities of Daily Living and Leisure;
• Apply Common Processes in Therapy Services;
• Transport Senior Services Clients;
• Assist the Therapist in The Provision of Therapy Services and Programmes to Meet Special Needs of Clients;
• Support Clients to Maximize Their Independence and Physical Ability;
• Prepare and Maintain Therapy Equipment and Appliances;
• Assist Clients to Learn to Use Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) Systems;
• Assist in the Provision of a Safe, Hygienic and Supportive Environment;
• Assist Therapist or Therapist Assistant to Conduct Therapy Programmes;
• Follow Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) procedures;
• Work within a legal and ethical framework; and
• Demonstrate First Aid/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) skills.

Requirements

Minimum Secondary Two qualification.