Develop essential caregiving skills and gain hands-on experience in our comprehensive 15-week Elderly Care course. This two-part programme (CED 705 & CED 706) is designed to equip you with the expertise to provide compassionate, high-quality care for seniors.
Key Facts about the Programme
Class Days
CED705: Spring Session Begins March 2, 2026, and Ends May 21, 2026/CED706: Spring Session Begins May 25, 2026, and Ends June 19, 2026
Lecture Venue:
UCCI - Ruth Eleanor McLaughlin School of Nursing/Clinical Practicum Sites: Health Services Authority - Jasmine; West Bay Golden Age Home
Course Overview
Audience
Aspiring caregivers, family members caring for elderly relatives, career switchers entering the healthcare field, healthcare students specialising in gerontology or elderly care, and community volunteers and employers in elderly care facilities.
Impact
Promotes dignity and quality of life for the elderly.
Increases the number of locally qualified caregivers.
Enhances cultural sensitivity and communication for effective care.
Equips participants with essential caregiving skills (hygiene, mobility, vital signs, and nutrition).
Addresses the growing demand for trained elderly care personnel.
Certification can strengthen professional credentials and marketability
Caregivers are more competent and confident.
Certified caregivers can relieve the physical and emotional burden on family members.
