How do I learn Patient Care in Sri Lanka?

paths.lk tracks 11 degree, diploma, professional qualification, vocational course, or online platform that builds Patient Care — see the full list below with institutions and durations.

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Clinical Care

beginner

Patient Care

Delivering direct hands-on care — monitoring wellbeing, assisting with daily activities, and ensuring comfort and safety of patients, clients, or those in one's care.

37 jobs require this skill

Education

How to learn it

Degree Programmes

Bachelor (Hons) in Nursing Science — International Institute of Health Sciences (Honours, 3y) →BSc (Hons) in Nursing — KIU — KAATSU International University (Honours, 4y) →Nursing — University of Colombo (Degree, 4y) →Nursing — University of Peradeniya (Degree, 4y) →

Diploma Programmes

BTEC HND in Health & Social Care — ESOFT Metro Campus (HND, 18mo–2y) →Diploma in Nursing — State Registered Nurse (SRN) — Ministry of Health — Nursing Training Schools (Diploma, 3y) →Post Basic Diploma in Critical Care Nursing (ICU) — Ministry of Health — Nursing Training Schools (Diploma, 1y) →

Vocational Courses

Caregiver — National Apprentice and Industrial Training Authority (NVQ Level 3, 4mo–5mo) →Child Care Giver — National Apprentice and Industrial Training Authority (NVQ Level 4, 6mo–7mo) →Elder Care Giver — National Apprentice and Industrial Training Authority (NVQ Level 4, 6mo–7mo) →Nursing Assistant — National Apprentice and Industrial Training Authority (NVQ Level 3, 3mo–7mo) →

Careers

Patient Care

How to learn it

Careers that need this skill

Medical Doctor

Medical Officer (Government)

Registered Nurse

Ayurvedic Physician (BAMS)

Medical Officer

Radiation Therapist

Critical Care Nurse

Nursing Officer (Government)

Industrial/Occupational Health Nurse

Community Health Nurse

Registered Nurse (RN)

Public Health Midwife (PHM)

Child care giver

Residential care worker

Hospital ward aide

Elder care giver

Japan care worker

Long-term care worker

Care home worker

Elderly care attendant

Caregiver

Home care worker

Nursing assistant

Nursing home assistant