Courses for domestic helpers

The health education team at Matilda International Hospital is dedicated to helping domestic helpers and care givers enhance basic skills and knowledge on childcare. We run two courses, one on Childcare, and the other on first aid.

Childcare course
(6 hours)

Paediatric Emergency First Aid Course
(8 hours, full day)

This course provides practical knowledge in relation to childcare. It is designed for domestic helpers tasked with child care duties, especially those working with children between 0-1 year of age.

A multiple choice examination will be given to the students at the end of the course and a performance evaluation will be completed by the teacher. Students will obtain a record of attendance issued by the Matilda International Hospital if they have passed the examination.

Course Content:

Child development and play
Effective communication
Common childhood illnesses
Domestic hygiene
Crying child
Potty training
Bathing
Feeding
Nappy changing
Importance of play
Infant nutrition
Weaning

All participants need to complete a practical examination which tests participants’ practical skills of CPR and first aid. Students will obtain a first aid certificate issued by First Aid Awards (Nuco Training Ltd). This certificate will be valid for three years.
Course Content:

Introduction
Role of the Paediatric First Aider
Resuscitation
Introduction of Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Seizures
Choking
Anaphylaxis
Wound, Bleeding and Shock
Heat Exhaustion and Hypothermia
Bites and Stings
First Aid Kits

Course Fee

Childcare Course	$1,800 per person
Paediatric Emergency First Aid	$2,000 per person

Schedule and Booking

Please check schedule and complete the online booking here

For enquiries, please contact our Patient Service Centre

Tel: (852) 2849 0759
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A fee of $200 will be charged for cancellation of the course once the booking has been confirmed.