The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Home Based Care Assistant.

Home Based Care Assistants provide basic physical and emotional support to patients and their families/household members within a home-based care environment. They work under the direct supervision of a professional supervisor.

A qualified learner will be able to:

  • Assess, plan and provide holistic (physical, spiritual, emotional and social) care and support for patients and household members.
  • Capacitate patient and household/family members as participants in the patient care team.

Final examination - HBC

Fundamentals of Home-Based Care

Based on the official "Part Qualification" as described in the curriculum document. It focuses on the fundamental skills required for a Home Based Care Assistant.

  • Knowledge Module: 532904001-KM-01: Fundamentals of Home Based Care
  • Practical Skill Modules:
    • 532904001-PM-02: Identify and report on possible needs of patients and family/household members on an ongoing basis
    • 532904001-PM-03: Implement delegated components of the care plan (Household and patient)
    • 532904001-PM-05: Capacitate patients/family/household members in basic practical care skills