By completing this qualification, candidates will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to perform a wide range of essential healthcare tasks, covered in the following core modules:

1. Maintain a positive relationship with the client
Building trust and fostering a compassionate and professional relationship with clients is at the heart of caregiving. This module emphasizes communication, empathy, and emotional support to enhance client well-being.

2. Manage the client's domestic affairs
Caregivers will learn how to efficiently handle the day-to-day household tasks of the client, such as managing laundry, preparing meals, and ensuring a clean and comfortable living environment.

3. Prepare and maintain the client’s living area
Ensuring the client’s living space is safe, clean, and organized is a critical aspect of caregiving. This module trains caregivers in setting up living spaces that promote health, safety, and comfort.

4. Ensure the client’s personal hygiene and appearance
Maintaining the personal hygiene and grooming of clients is essential to their health and dignity. This module focuses on assisting clients with bathing, dressing, grooming, and other personal care needs.

5. Maintain the client’s nutritional well-being
Proper nutrition is vital to the overall health of clients. Caregivers will learn how to plan and prepare meals that meet the dietary needs and preferences of their clients, ensuring a balanced diet and monitoring food intake for optimal health outcomes.

6. Administer medications
Caregivers will learn how to assist clients in administering medications according to prescribed treatment plans.

7. Check and record vital signs
Candidates will develop the skills to monitor and document vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, and pulse, to ensure early detection of health issues.

8. Provide comprehensive care for elderly clients
Caregivers will be equipped to offer full-spectrum care to elderly clients, addressing both physical and emotional well-being.

The program is delivered through a blended learning format, combining the flexibility of online education with hands-on, practical experiences, as well as on-the-job training (OJT). This approach ensures that participants receive comprehensive training tailored to real-world applications. The online component offers theoretical lessons, discussions, and assessments, while the in-person sessions focus on developing clinical skills. Candidates are also required to complete a three-month placement at elder care homes or hospitals in Sri Lanka, providing invaluable, firsthand experience in caregiving.

The program consists of a total of 960 hours of instruction, which participants must complete to graduate successfully. These hours are distributed across multiple components to ensure a well-rounded education, combining theory, practice, and on-the-job training. The breakdown of hours is as follows:

143 hours of theory – Covering the theoretical foundations of caregiving, including healthcare principles, client care ethics, and basic anatomy and physiology.

234 hours of practical training – Participants will engage in practical exercises designed to develop their caregiving skills in real-world scenarios.

60 hours of basic English – Integrated English language instruction ensures that caregivers can communicate effectively with clients and healthcare professionals in diverse environments.

23 hours of clinical-based training and return demonstrations – Candidates will practice caregiving techniques and procedures under the supervision of experienced professionals in clinical settings. Return demonstrations will assess competency in key caregiving tasks.

20 hours of exam preparation – The program concludes with structured preparation for the final assessment, ensuring candidates are ready to succeed in their exams.

The entire program is designed to be completed within a eight-month period, offering an accelerated yet comprehensive pathway to certification. This fast-track structure allows participants to quickly acquire the skills and qualifications needed to advance in their caregiving careers, while still receiving a thorough and well-rounded education.