WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Operating Theatre Support)

Course details

Learn the basic skills and knowledge of operating theatre procedures to assist surgeons and nurses in the pre-operation preparation and post-operation patient care. Upon completion of this course, you can work in a hospital operating theatre, ambulatory services or day surgery department.

Award of Certification

WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Operating Theatre Support) By Singapore Workforce Development Agency

Full Qualification Modules

• Use of medical terminology in work activities
• Perform lifesaving techniques
• Work within a legal and regulatory framework in the healthcare industry
• Demonstrate understanding of the sterile environment
• Manage sterile stock
• Lifting, transferring and positioning of patients
• Handle and dispose waste
• Comply with workplace safety and health policies and procedures
• Demonstrate understanding of the operating theatre sterile environment
• Prepare patients for surgery
• Prepare operating theatre for surgery
• Perform post operation activities

Assessment Methods

Oral/written tests, assignments and practical performance

Graduation Criteria

The criteria for graduation are based on students’ attendance and assessment results. Students must meet the 75% attendance criteria, as well as complete and pass all assessments of the course before they are able to graduate and receive their Certificate. All full qualification courses comprise theory, practical and clinical attachment assessments

Entry Requirements

• 1 pass in GCE 'O' Level (any subject) or
• 1 pass in GCE 'N' Level in a relevant subject (e.g. Maths, Science) or
• WPLN Level 4 (Speak, Listen, Read, Numeracy) and Level 3 (Write)
• Certified medically fit for healthcare work by approved clinics
• Completing a successful employability interview by HMI-IHS