The Healthcare Assistants Programme

Why choose HCA?

The Healthcare Assistants Programme, or HCA, is a flexible training programme for care assistants, social workers, nursing au xiliaries and those involved with people in a caring environment in hospitals, nursing homes and the community.

The HCA syllabus

There are three parts to the HCA, providing a flexible and adaptable approach to knowledge and skill development of healthcare assistants.

Part 1: People - Equal opportunities, confidentiality, face-to-face communication, communicating through barriers, awareness of abuse, communicating within the team, managing visitors, clients interests, social contact, recreation and leisure, developing oneself.

Part 2: Protection – Non-verbal communication, dealing with distress, health and safety, moving and handling, materials and equipment, pressure ulcers, development programmes, cleaning and infection control, health emergencies.

Part 3: Care - Written communication, pain and discomfort, cleanliness, grooming and dressing, toileting, food and drink, rest, changing care needs, exercise, mobility, journeys and visits, mother and baby, management of the deceased.

All learners will receive:

·          Interactive workbooks for each part

·          A HCA certificate of achievement upon completion of each part

·          A training contract

·          A training record to monitor their progress

·          A Mentor’s Pack for each part including model answers

The Healthcare Assistants Programme Testimonials