1. Who is eligible to enrol in the Healthcare Assistant Training Stage 1?
Anyone interested in becoming a Healthcare Assistant can enrol in HCA Stage 1 training. There are no formal educational requirements, but participants must have a working level of English. A Certificate of Attendance is awarded upon completion.
2. What does the Stage 1 Healthcare Assistant training involve?
The Stage 1 HCA training offers live online interactive presentations covering essential HCA theory. The course lasts for one day and covers all necessary technical and scientific backgrounds.
3. What are the costs associated with the Healthcare Assistant Training?
The cost for Stage 1 HCA training is £100 per person. For Stage 2, which involves practical training on real patients, the cost is £290 per person for two clinical sessions at an NHS clinic. Additional sessions in Stage 2 cost £130 each.
4. What certification will I receive after completing the HCA training?
After completing Stage 1, you will receive a Certificate of Attendance in Introduction to Healthcare Assistant (FH137). Upon successful completion of Stage 2, which includes assessments of your competencies, you will receive an NHS Certificate of Competency from our partner NHS clinic.
5. What is involved in the Stage 2 training of the Healthcare Assistant programme?
Stage 2 involves live practical sessions at NHS clinics in London under the supervision of experienced HCA instructors. Trainees practice on real patients, enhancing their technical and interpersonal skills in a clinical setting. The training consists of either 2 half-days (over two morning sessions) or 1 full day (morning and afternoon sessions) of sessions.
6. Are there any prerequisites for advancing to Stage 2 of the HCA training?
Yes, participants must have successfully completed our Stage 1 HCA course and received the first jab of the Hepatitis B vaccination before starting Stage 2.
7. How long do I have to wait between completing Stage 1 and starting Stage 2?
There is a standard wait time of 1-2 weeks after completing Stage 1 before you can start Stage 2.
8. What opportunities are available after completing the Healthcare Assistant training?
After training, you can engage in a work experience placements programme at our partner NHS clinics in London, lasting 3 to 6 months. These placements allow you to practice skills such as conducting blood pressure checks and assisting with new patient assessments, which can help advance your career and refine your capabilities.
9. What support materials are provided during the training?
Participants have access to an eBook written by expert HCA trainers, online live lectures delivered by NHS faculty, and practical training both in a dry lab and live clinical settings.
10. How can I apply for the Healthcare Assistant training programme?
Interested individuals can apply directly through our training website or contact our admissions office for more details on enrollment and training schedules.
