Training and Courses

Basic Therapy Aide Training

Classroom-based, 2 Days

Target Participants: Newly hired Therapy Aides/Assistants (TAs) with no prior experience and/or complementary training/educational background

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Synopsis: This module is relevant for newly hired TAs who require on-the-job training to prepare them for their jobscope. This module is relevant for TAs working in both restructured hospitals and ILTC sectors.

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Training Fee: $430/pax

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Dates and Venue: 

13 May 2019 – 14 May 2019 (0900 – 1630hrs)

9 Oct 2019 – 10 Oct 2019  (0900 – 1630hrs)

13 Apr 2020 – 14 Apr 2020  (0900 – 1630hrs)

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Venue will be confirmed nearer to date. Training can be provided in-house if there are more than 15 participants.  

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Good Body Mechanics (Caregivers)

Home-based, 2 Hours

Target Participants: Caregivers (Family Members and Foreign Domestic Workers) who provide physical assistance in their caregiving)

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Synopsis: Body mechanics refer to one’s postures during movement to ensure correct positioning and the best use of one’s strength to prevent injury. This module aims to equip caregivers with the knowledge and skills required to maintain good body mechanics when physically assisting a loved one.

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Training Fee: $175/pax

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Dates: Mondays - Saturdays between 1pm - 5pm

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Venue: At clients' home or other preferred location

Good Body Mechanics (Healthcare Professional)

Classroom-based, 4hrs

Target Participants: Healthcare Professionals who are required to provide physical assistance to their clients

Synopsis: Body mechanics refer to one’s postures during movement to ensure correct positioning and the best use of one’s strength to prevent injury. This module aims to equip caregivers with the knowledge and skills required to maintain good body mechanics when physically assisting a loved one.

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Training Fee: $230/pax

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Dates and Venue: 

13 Feb 2019  (1400 – 1730hrs)

12 June 2019 (1400 – 1730hrs)

13 Sept 2019 (1400 – 1730hrs)

15 Jan 2020 (1400 – 1730hrs)

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Venue will be confirmed nearer to date. Training can be provided in-house if there are more than 15 participants.  

Basic Stroke Caregiving

Home-based, 2 hours

Target Participants: Caregivers (Family Members and Foreign Domestic Workers) who need to acquire basic caregiving skills for their loved one with stroke.

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Synopsis: This module aims to equip caregivers with the knowledge and skills required to care for a loved one post stroke.

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Training Fee: $175/pax

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Dates: Monday to Saturday between 1pm - 5pm

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Venue: At clients' home or other preferred location

Caregiving for Dementia (Home-based)

Home-based, 2 hours

Target Participants: Caregivers (Family Members and Foreign Domestic Workers) who need to acquire basic caregiving skills for their loved one with dementia.

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Synopsis: This module aims to equip caregivers with the knowledge and skills required to care for a loved one with dementia.

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Training Fee: $175/pax

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Dates: Mondays -Saturdays between 1pm -5pm

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Venue: At clients' home or other preferred location

Caregiving for Dementia (Classroom-based)

Classroom-based, 1 day

Target Participants: Caregivers (Family Members and Foreign Domestic Workers) who need to acquire basic caregiving skills for their loved one with dementia

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Synopsis: This module aims to equip caregivers with the knowledge and skills required to care for a loved one with dementia

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Training Fee: $275/pax

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Dates and Venue: 

11 July 2019 (0900 – 1630hrs)

14 Nov 2019 (0900 – 1630hrs)

12 Mar 2020 (0900 – 1630hrs)

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Venue will be confirmed nearer to date. Training can be provided in-house if there are more than 15 participants.  

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