Certificate in Individual Support and Care
Traditionally, caregiving in Bhutan has been a family responsibility, but as lifestyles evolve, there is an increasing need for trained caregivers who can provide safe, ethical, and person-centered support in various settings.The Certificate in Individual Support and Care at ITPL aims to develop a skilled workforce capable of providing high-quality, compassionate, and professional care to older people, people living with disabilities, and individuals with medical conditions.
This first-of-its-kind program in Bhutan is designed to equip learners with comprehensive knowledge, hands-on skills, and ethical principles to support individuals in their daily lives, enhancing their well-being, dignity, and independence. ITPL delivers this course in close coordination with medical authorities, health professionals, and care organizations, ensuring compliance with the Ministry of Health and other relevant authorities in Bhutan.
Graduates of this course will be work-ready for employment in healthcare facilities, hospitals, disability agencies, rehabilitation centers, and private caregiving roles, filling a critical gap in Bhutan’s emerging care industry.
The Certificate in Individual Support and Care is a professional training program designed to prepare individuals with the skills, knowledge, and practical experience needed to provide high-quality personal care in various settings. This course integrates international best practices in caregiving with Bhutan’s cultural and healthcare standards, ensuring that students receive comprehensive and industry-relevant training.
Key Learning Areas:
- Understanding the role of a caregiver
- Ethical and professional responsibilities in providing individual support
- Personal care assistance
- Tailored support approaches for different care needs.
- Basic healthcare skills: Infection control, medication assistance, vital signs monitoring, and emergency response.
- Mental health and emotional well-being
- Workplace safety and risk management
Students will receive hands-on practical training with real-life caregiving scenarios in ITPL’s well-equipped learning facility, ensuring they develop the confidence and expertise needed to deliver compassionate and professional care. By developing trained individual support workers, this course also relieves nurses and medical professionals from routine non-clinical responsibilities, allowing them to focus on medical interventions and critical healthcare services. This shift enhances hospital efficiency and improves overall patient care outcomes.
Upon completion, graduates will:
- Be qualified and job-ready to work in care facilities, community services, and private home settings.
- Support Bhutan’s healthcare system by providing quality individual care services.
- Play a vital role in shaping the future of professional caregiving in Bhutan.
- This course is a significant step toward building a professional care industry in Bhutan, ensuring that individuals in need of support receive dignified, safe, and person-centered care from trained professionals.
Provide person-centered care in hospital, homes and disability, or community settings
Assist clients with personal care tasks, mobility, and daily activities
Understand the legal and ethical responsibilities of a care worker
Develop communication skills to interact effectively with clients and families
Implement infection control and workplace health and safety measures
On completing this course opportunity are available to works as:
Personal care worker
Home care provider
Hospital assistant
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Certificate in Individual Support and Care
Department of Certificate in Individual Support and Care
Bhutan.