TESDA offers a range of comprehensive caregiving courses designed to equip individuals with the skills necessary to provide exceptional care across various age groups and needs. These programs, from traditional caregiving to specialized digital courses, cover care for newborns, school-aged children, adolescents, elderly individuals, and clients with special needs.
Also read: Full List of TESDA NC2 / NC II Courses
Each course is tailored to meet the demands of modern caregiving and ensure high-quality service. Whether you’re interested in online or in-person training, TESDA’s caregiving courses provide a solid foundation for a rewarding career in caregiving.
Benefits
Here are some benefits of Taking TESDA Caregiving Courses
- Skill Development: Gain essential skills in caregiving for various age groups and special needs, increasing employability.
- Certification: Earn a nationally recognized certification that enhances job prospects in the caregiving field.
- Specialized Knowledge: Acquire expertise in digital caregiving, adapting to modern healthcare requirements.
- Career Advancement: Open doors to career opportunities in healthcare settings, both locally and internationally.
- Compassionate Care: Learn to provide empathetic and professional care, improving the quality of life for those in your care.
Caregiving NC II
The Caregiving NC II course includes skills for caring for infants, children, the elderly, and people with special needs. It covers fostering development, maintaining a safe environment, emergency response, and household tasks like cleaning and meal preparation.
Units of Competency
The Units of Competency in this Qualification include:
Basic Competencies
- Participate in workplace communication
- Work in a team environment
- Practice career professionalism
- Practice occupational health and safety procedures
Common Competencies
- Implement and monitor infection control policies and procedures
- Respond effectively to difficult/challenging behavior
- Apply basic first aid
- Maintain high standard of patient services
Core Competencies
- Provide care and support to infants/toddlers
- Provide care and support to children
- Foster social, intellectual, creative, and emotional development of children
- Foster the physical development of children
- Provide care and support to elderly
- Provide care and support to people with special needs
- Maintain healthy and safe environment
- Respond to emergency
- Clean living room, dining room, bedrooms, toilet, and bathroom
- Wash and iron clothes, linen, and fabric
- Prepare hot and cold meals
Career Opportunities
A person with this Qualification is competent to be a:
- Caregiver of an infant/toddler
- Caregiver of a child
- Caregiver of an elderly
- Caregiver of people with special needs
Training Duration
- 18 hours Basic Competencies
- 18 hours Common Competencies
- 750 hours Core Competencies
Total: 786 hours
Qualifications
Trainees or students should meet the following qualifications:
- Able to communicate both orally and in writing
- Physically and mentally fit
- Possesses good moral character
- Capable of performing basic mathematical computations
This list excludes specific institutional requirements like educational attainment and relevant work experience that may be needed by the school or training center offering the TVET program.
Digital Caregiving NC II
The Digital Caregiving NC II micro-competencies offer essential skills in using digital tools for basic care services. Caregivers will learn to operate digital devices to reduce workload, prevent physical injury, and apply digital solutions in real-world care scenarios.
Units of Competencies
- Operate digital tools and equipment in delivery of caregiving services
- Utilize digital technologies in caregiving management
Caregiving (Grade Schooler to Adolescent) NC II
The Caregiving (Grade Schooler to Adolescent) NC II course covers skills to help care for grade schoolers and adolescents. It focuses on meeting their basic needs, supporting their mental and physical growth, and handling emergencies.
Units of Competencies
The Units of Competency comprising this Qualification include the following:
BASIC COMPETENCIES
- Participate in workplace communication
- Work in team environment
- Solve/address general workplace problems
- Develop career and life decisions
- Contribute to workplace innovation
- Present relevant information
- Practice occupational safety and health policies and procedures
- Exercise efficient and effective sustainable practices in the workplace
- Practice entrepreneurial skills in the workplace
COMMON COMPETENCIES
- Implement and monitor infection control policies and procedures
- Respond effectively to difficult/challenging behavior
- Apply basic first aid
- Maintain high standard of patient/client services
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Provide assistance and care to personal needs of grade schooler
- Foster physiological needs and cognitive development of grade schooler
- Foster physical growth and development of grade schooler
- Respond to emergency for grade schooler
- Foster physical growth and development of adolescent
- Promote developmental tasks for adolescent
- Respond to emergency for adolescent
Career Opportunities
Someone with this qualification is competent to be:
- Caregiver for Grade schoolers (6-12 years)
- Caregiver for Adolescents (13-19 years)
Training Duration
- 37 hours – Basic Competencies
- 112 hours – Common Competencies
- 240 hours – Core Competencies
- 160 hours – Supervised Industry Learning (SIL)
Total: 549 hours
Qualifications
Trainees or students wishing to enroll in this program must have:
- Completed at least 10 years of basic education or hold an Alternative Learning Systems (ALS) certificate of completion equivalent to grade 10
- Basic communication skills
Caregiving (Clients with Special Needs) NC II
The Caregiving (Clients with Special Needs) NC II course includes skills for implementing and monitoring care plans, assisting clients, recognizing healthy systems, using medical terminology, administering medications, and responding to emergencies. It covers care for children, adults, and the elderly with special needs.
Units of Competencies
The Units of Competency comprising this Qualification include the following:
BASIC COMPETENCIES
- Participate in workplace communication
- Work in team environment
- Solve/address general workplace problems
- Develop career and life decisions
- Contribute to workplace innovation
- Present relevant information
- Practice occupational safety and health policies and procedures
- Exercise efficient and effective sustainable practices in the workplace
- Practice entrepreneurial skills in the workplace
COMMON COMPETENCIES
- Implement and monitor infection control policies and procedures
- Respond effectively to difficult/challenging behavior
- Apply basic first aid
- Maintain high standard of patient / client services
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Participate in the implementation and monitoring of client’s care plan
- Provide assistance and support on environment and biopsychosocial needs of clients
- Develop the ability to recognize healthy body systems and apply medical terminologies
- Provide care and support to activities of daily living (ADL) of clients
- Provide assistance in administering prescribed medications to clients
- Provide care and support to clients with special needs
- Respond to emergency situations
- Provide immediate care and support to children with special needs
- Provide immediate care and support to adults and elderly with special needs
Career Opportunities
A person who has achieved this qualification is competent to be a:
- Caregiver for people with special needs
- Caregiver for children with special needs
- Caregiver for adults and elderly with special needs
Training Duration
- 37 hours – Basic Competencies
- 112 hours – Common Competencies
- 504 hours – Core Competencies
- 160 hours – Supervised Industry Learning (SIL)
Total: 813 hours
Qualifications
Trainees or students wishing to enroll in this program must meet the following requirements:
- Completed at least 10 years of basic education or hold an Alternative Learning Systems (ALS) certificate of completion with a Grade 10 equivalent
- Basic communication skills
Caregiving (Newborn to Pre-Schooler) NC II
The Caregiving (Newborn to Pre-Schooler) NC II Qualification equips individuals with the essential skills to care for children from newborn to pre-school age. This program enables caregivers to implement and monitor care plans, address physical needs, and support the social, intellectual, and emotional development of children. It covers competencies in recognizing growth and development stages and performing appropriate caring techniques for newborns, infants, toddlers, and pre-schoolers.
Units of Competencies
The Units of Competency comprising this Qualification include the following:
Basic Competencies:
- Participate in workplace communication
- Work in team environment
- Solve/address general workplace problems
- Develop career and life decisions
- Contribute to workplace innovation
- Present relevant information
- Practice occupational safety and health policies and procedures
- Exercise efficient and effective sustainable practices in the workplace
- Practice entrepreneurial skills in the workplace
Common Competencies:
- Implement and monitor infection control policies and procedures
- Respond effectively to difficult/challenging behavior
- Apply basic first aid
- Maintain high standard of patient/client services
Core Competencies:
- Participate in the implementation and monitoring of newborn’s care plan
- Develop the ability to recognize newborn’s growth and development
- Perform caring skills for newborn
- Participate in the implementation and monitoring of infant’s care plan
- Provide physical needs, care and support to infant
- Foster social, intellectual and emotional development of infant
- Participate in the implementation and monitoring of toddler’s care plan
- Develop the ability to recognize toddler’s growth and development
- Perform caring skills for toddler
- Participate in the implementation and monitoring of pre-schooler’s care plan
- Develop the ability to recognize pre-schooler’s growth and development
- Perform caring skills for pre-schooler
Career Opportunities
A person who has achieved this Qualification is competent to be:
- Caregiver for Newborn (0-4 weeks)
- Caregiver for Infant (1 month to 1 year old)
- Caregiver for Toddler (1-3 years old)
- Caregiver for Pre-schooler (3-5 years old)
Training Duration
- 37 hours – Basic Competencies
- 112 hours – Common Competencies
- 316 hours – Core Competencies
- 160 hours – Supervised Industry Learning (SIL)
Total: 625 hours
Qualifications
Trainees or students wishing to enroll in this program must possess the following requirements:
- Completed at least 10 years of basic education or hold an Alternative Learning Systems (ALS) certificate of completion with grade 10 equivalent
- Basic communication skills
Caregiving (Elderly) NC II
The Caregiving (Elderly) NC II course equips individuals with essential skills needed for elderly care. It covers understanding the aging process, implementing and monitoring care plans, performing caring and specialty procedures, and assisting with medication administration.
Units of Competencies
The Units of Competency comprising this Qualification include the following:
BASIC COMPETENCIES
- Participate in workplace communication
- Work in team environment
- Solve/address general workplace problems
- Develop career and life decisions
- Contribute to workplace innovation
- Present relevant information
- Practice occupational safety and health policies and procedures
- Exercise efficient and effective sustainable practices in the workplace
- Practice entrepreneurial skills in the workplace
COMMON COMPETENCIES
- Implement and monitor infection control policies and procedures
- Respond effectively to difficult/challenging behavior
- Apply basic first aid
- Maintain high standard of patient/client services
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Develop the ability to recognize aging process
- Participate in the implementation and monitoring of client’s care plan
- Perform caring skills
- Perform specialty care procedures
- Assist client in administering prescribed medication
Career Opportunities
A person with this Qualification is competent to be:
Training Duration
- 37 hours – Basic Competencies
- 112 hours – Common Competencies
- 252 hours – Core Competencies
- 160 hours – Supervised Industry Learning (SIL)
Total: 561 hours
Qualifications
Applicants or students must meet these criteria to enroll:
- Completion of at least 10 years of basic education or an ALS certificate equivalent to grade 10.
- Proficiency in basic communication skills.
Caregiving (Elderly) NC II Online Course
As people age, they often need support, and caregiving can be demanding. The TESDA Online Programs’ Caregiving (Elderly) NC II Course offers comprehensive training in elderly care and basic skills. Accessible online, it’s perfect for aspiring professional caregivers or those looking to better care for a loved one.
Modules
There are 6 modules in the Caregiving (Elderly) NC II course. Each module is designed to equip learners with the necessary knowledge, skills and attitude to become competent caregivers for elderly individuals.
Module 1: Introduction to Caregiving
This module covers the key competencies needed for working as a caregiver in health, wellness, and social services. Gain the knowledge, skills, and attitudes for a successful caregiving career.
UNIT 1: Working in the Health Industry
Lesson 1: Overview of the Caregiving Profession
Lesson 2: Participating in Workplace Communication
Lesson 3: Working in a Team Environment
Lesson 4: Fostering Professional Growth and Development
Lesson 5: Occupational Health and Safety Policies and Procedures
Lesson 6: Identifying Entrepreneurial Skills in the Workplace
By the completion of the unit, the learner will possess the necessary skills to:
- Define the duties and responsibilities of a caregiver
- Gather information in the workplace
- Identify the roles and responsibilities of team members
- Develop emotion management skills, reflective practices, self-confidence, and self-regulation skills
- Identify Occupational Safety and Health procedure
- Apply entrepreneurial workplace best practices.
UNIT 2: Fundamentals of Caregiving
Lesson 1: Implementing and Monitoring Infection Control Policies and Procedures
Lesson 2: Responding Effectively to Difficult or Challenging Behavior
Lesson 3: Applying Basic First Aid
Lesson 4: Maintaining High Standards of Client Services
By the completion of the unit, the learner will possess the necessary skills to:
- Implement and monitor infection control policies and procedures
- Respond effectively to difficult or challenging behaviors of a patient or client
- Maintain high standards of patient client services
- Explain essential terminologies and principles in caregiving.
Module 2: Developing the Ability to Recognize the Aging Process
This module teaches learners how to understand and respond to changes that occur with aging. It covers caregiving principles, therapeutic communication, behavior management, infection control, safety, and sanitation.
Unit 1: Interpreting Knowledge of Aging Process
Lesson 1: Theories and Stages of Aging
Lesson 2: Phases of the Aging Process
By the completion of the unit, the learner will possess the necessary skills to:
- Explain the theories and stages of aging
- Explain the phases of the aging process
Unit 2: Applying Principles of Caregiving Practice in Communication, Behavior Management, and Infection Control
Lesson 1: Practicing Therapeutic Communication and Behavior Management
Lesson 2: Infection Control, Safety, and Sanitation Practices
By the completion of the unit, the learner will possess the necessary skills to:
- Practice therapeutic communication and behavior management
- Apply infection control, safety, and sanitation practices.
Module 3: Participating in the Implementation and Monitoring of the Client’s Care Plan
This module teaches caregivers how to organize, provide, and monitor support services based on individualized care plans. Learn about care plan development, key components, and the endorsement process.
UNIT 1: Determining, Providing, and Monitoring Support Needs, Services and Activities
Lesson 1: Developing Care Plan
Lesson 2: Support Activities
By the completion of the unit, the learner will possess the necessary skills to:
- Develop a care plan
- Prepare support activities
UNIT 2: Accomplishing Complete Daily Records and Reports
Lesson 1: Preparing Complete Daily Reports and Records
By the completion of the unit, the learner will possess the necessary skills to:
- Provide complete daily records and reports
- Conduct an endorsement process based on the caregiver’s care plan
Module 4: Performing Caring Skills
In this module, you will learn how to support and assist clients with their daily care needs as outlined in their care plan. Topics covered include monitoring and recording vital signs, as well as helping clients with various tasks.
Unit 1: Monitoring and Recording Vital Signs of the Client
Lesson 1: Vital Signs
Lesson 2: Monitoring and Recording Vital Signs
Upon completion of this unit, you will acquire the necessary skills to:
- Define vital signs and important terminologies
- Perform procedures in taking vital signs
Unit 2: Assisting Care Clients
Lesson 1: Assisting Client in Fluids and Dietary Requirements
Lesson 2: Assisting Client in Urine and Bowel Elimination
Lesson 3: Assisting Client with Bathing/Showering
Lesson 4: Assisting Client in Perineal/Genital Care
Lesson 5: Assisting Client in Oral Care
Lesson 6: Assisting Client in Skin Care
Lesson 7: Assisting the Client in Dressing and Undressing
Lesson 8: Preparing and Maintaining Client’s Bed
Lesson 9: Assisting Client in Safe Ambulation and Transfer
Upon completion of this unit, you will acquire the necessary skills to:
- Assist client with fluids and dietary requirements
- Assist client in urine and bowel elimination
- Assist client with bathing/showering
- Assist client in perineal/genital care
- Assist client in oral care
- Assist client in skin care
- Assist client in dressing and undressing
- Prepare the client’s bed
- Assist clients in safe ambulation and transfer.
Module 5: Performing Specialty Care Procedures
This module teaches you how to support clients with their technical care needs. You will learn about basic wound care, hot and cold therapy, and palliative care.
UNIT 1: Assisting in Basic Wound Care
Lesson 1: Wounds and Wound Dressings
Lesson 2: Performing Wound Care
Upon completion of this unit, you will acquire the necessary skills to:
- Identify the types of wounds and types of dressing
- Perform wound care
UNIT 2: Performing Heat and Cold Therapy and Palliative Care
Lesson 1: Applying Heat and Cold Therapy
Lesson 2: Assisting in Providing Palliative Care
Upon completion of this unit, you will acquire the necessary skills to:
- Apply a variety of cold and hot therapy techniques
- Apply the principles of palliative care
Also read: List of TESDA-Accredited Caregiving Training Assessment Centers
Summary
TESDA caregiving courses equip learners with skills for quality care and support. Covering topics from aging processes to specialized care, these courses teach infection control, handling challenging behaviors, and client service standards. Participants learn caregiving principles, develop care plans, take vital signs, assist with daily activities, perform wound care, and provide palliative care, preparing them for a rewarding caregiving career.
Contact Information
Office Address: BLDG 8, TESDA Gate 2, TESDA Complex, East Service Rd., South Superhighway, Taguig, Metro Manila.
Email Address: contactcenter@tesda.gov.ph
Telephone Number: 8887-7777
SMS Hotline: 0917-479-4370 (text only)
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