A caregiver course is not only beneficial to those who wish to pursue a career in caregiving, but also to anyone who aims to understand and manage the complexities of caregiving. This knowledge can be applied to personal life situations, enhancing the quality of care provided to loved ones.
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Caregiving, provided by both unpaid family members and paid professionals, is crucial for assisting individuals with their social and health needs. It can affect caregivers’ work, social interactions, and physical and mental health, but can also bring satisfaction and strengthen relationships.
As the population ages, understanding the impact on caregivers, the tasks they perform, and the societal and economic impacts of long-term diseases or disabilities is critical for planning public health approaches.
TESDA Caregiver Course
According to TESDA Training Regulations, the CAREGIVING NC II Qualification focuses on competencies needed to provide care and support to infants, children, the elderly, and people with special needs. It also includes fostering social, intellectual, creative, and emotional development of children, maintaining a healthy and safe environment, responding to emergencies, cleaning living spaces, washing clothes and linens, and preparing meals.
The Units of Competency comprising this Qualification include the following:
BASIC COMPETENCIES
- Participate in workplace communication
- Work in a team environment
- Practice career professionalism
- Practice occupational health and safety procedures
COMMON COMPETENCIES
- Implement and monitor infection control policies and procedures
- Respond effectively to difficult/challenging behavior
- Apply basic first aid
- Maintain high standard of patient services
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Provide care and support to infants/toddlers
- Provide care and support to children
- Foster social, intellectual, creative and emotional development of children
- Foster the physical development of children
- Provide care and support to elderly
- Provide care and support to people with special needs
- Maintain healthy and safe environment
- Respond to emergency
- Clean living room, dining room, bedrooms, toilet and bathroom
- Wash and iron clothes, linen and fabric
- Prepare hot and cold meals
A person who has achieved this qualification is competent enough to be the following:
- Caregiver of an infant/toddler
- Caregiver of a child
- Caregiver of an elderly
- Caregiver of people with special needs
Free Caregiver Course TESDA
You can enroll for CAREGIVING NC II Qualification of TESDA provided that you posses the following requirements:
- can communicate both in oral and written;
- physically and mentally fit;
- with good moral character; and
- can perform basic mathematical computation.
Below is a list of TESDA Caregiving Accredited Schools in the Philippines:
Bohol Island State University – Calape Campus (formerly known as Central Visayas State College of Agriculture, Forestry and Technology – Calape Campus)
Address: San Isidro, Calape, Bohol
Telephone No.: (038) 507-9185/5079017
Email: info@bisu.edu.ph
Course/Duration: Caregiving NC II – 6 months
Dipolog School of Fisheries
Address: Olingan, Dipolog City
Telephone No.: (065) 212-7248 ; 2125238
Email: dsf_zn@yahoo.com
Course/Duration: Caregiving NC II – 6 months
Fil-Canadian Training 7 Dev’t. Center for Caregivers, Inc.
Address: 2/F Rose Shopping Mall Bldg., B. Inting St., Tagbilaran City
Telephone No.: (038) 235-6524/09194667392
Course/Duration: Caregiving NC II – 6 months
Global Link Training Center, Inc.
Address: Tirad Pass, Ilaya, Tanjay City
Telephone No.: (035) 415-8801
Course/Duration: Caregiving NC II – 6 months
Hopeful Beginnings Foundation, Inc. (Hopeful Beginnings Institute, Inc.)
Address: RHOI Building II, Palanginan, Iba, Zambales
Telephone No.: 047-811-1356
Course/Duration: Caregiving NC II – 6 months
Hopeful Beginnings Foundation, Inc. (Hopeful Beginnings Institute, Inc.)
Address: RHOI Building II, Palanginan, Iba, Zambales
Telephone No.: 047-811-1356
Course/Duration: Caregiving NC II – 6 months
Ilocos Sur Community College
Address: Quirino Stadium, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur
Telephone No.: (077) 722 – 5870
Course/Duration: Caregiving NC II – 6 months
Lifeline International Caregivers Training Centers
Address: Real St., Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
Telephone No.: (035) 225 – 9883
Course/Duration: Caregiving NC II – 6 months
National College of Science and Technology, Inc.
Address: #700 Quezon Ave., San Fernando City, La Union
Telephone No.: (072) 700 – 2085
Course/Duration: Caregiving NC II – 6 months
Saint John Bosco College of Northern Luzon, Inc.
Address: National Highway, Lingsat, San Fernando City, La Union
Telephone No.: (072) 700 – 0164/0046
Course/Duration: Caregiving NC II – 6 months
St. John General Hospital & Colleges, Inc. (formerly St. John College of Buug Foundation, Inc.)
Address: Buug, Zamboanga Sibugay
Telephone No.: 984-1521/22/990-1026
Course/Duration: Caregiving NC II – 6 months
St. Louis College of San Fernando, La Union, Inc.
Address: San Fernando City, La Union
Telephone No.: (072) 242 – 5535
Course/Duration: Caregiving NC II – 6 months
Subic Bay Colleges, Inc – Iba Campus
Address: San Fernando City, La Union
Telephone No.: (072) 242 – 5535
Course/Duration: Caregiving NC II – 6 months
University of Bohol
Address: Ma. Clara St., Tagbilaran City
Telephone No.: (038) 411 – 5128
Course/Duration: Caregiving NC II – 6 months
Additionally, you can also find the TESDA Accredited Caregiver Schools near you by searching it on Google or looking for your region here: https://tesdatrainingcourses.com/list-of-tesda-accredited-schools-and-training-centers.html.
TESDA also provides module lessons for the Caregiving NC II Course. Below is the list of lessons and topics under the course:
- Introduction to Caregiving
- Developing the Ability to Recognize Aging Process
- Participating in the Implementation and Monitoring of Client’s Care Plan
- Performing Caring Skills
- Performing Specialty Care Procedures
- Assisting Client in Administering Prescribed Medication
Upon completion of course in one of these TESDA Accredited Caregiving Training Centers, graduates will be able to work effectively and confidently as caregivers. They are also equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge needed for licensure exams for them to be qualified for public and private healthcare institutions.
Caregiver Course in the Philippines
In addition to the accredited schools mentioned above, FindUniversity provides a list of schools offering caregiver courses in the Philippines. You can access this list through the following link: https://www.finduniversity.ph/caregiving-schools/
TESDA Caregiving Course Tuition Fee
The tuition fee for the TESDA Caregiver course is between Php 18,000 to 37,000. The fee may be inclusive of the tuition fee, school ID, learning materials, On The Job training, Insurance, and uniform. You can ask the school you’re going to enroll to about their payment terms like cash basis or installment.
In conclusion, a caregiver course is an invaluable tool for individuals looking to pursue a career in caregiving, or for those who wish to improve their skills in caregiving for personal reasons.
TESDA’s Caregiving NC II Qualification is a comprehensive program that covers an array of competencies, from basic and common competencies such as workplace communication and infection control, to core competencies such as providing care to different age groups and maintaining a healthy environment.
With several TESDA accredited schools across the Philippines, and a reasonable tuition fee, it is a highly accessible course. Graduates are equipped with the skills and knowledge to provide effective and confident care, giving them a competitive edge in both public and private healthcare sectors.
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Also Read: Enhance Your Career with e-TESDA’s Online Courses
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