Defensive Driving
Defensive Driving is an interactive, eight-hour course that is delivered 100% online and synchronously. The course is accessible to all persons who currently possess a Provisional Driver’s License.
About Health Aide Studies
Health Aide Studies prepares learners for employment as health aides and orderlies in various health care settings.
The programme is comprised of three main components: Health Science, which introduces students to fundamental concepts, Health Aide Principles, and Technical and Clinical skills.
A practicum experience is organized for students, affording them the chance to grasp the programme's core components, and ultimately provide effective services in health and care-taking.
Students receive a programme certificate upon successful completion of this programme.
Learning Outcomes
- Students demonstrate proper use of basic medial terminology and numeration skills as appropriate in a health care setting.
- Practitioners leverage the core concepts taught in this programme to deliver an exceptional standard of health care and service to clients.
- Students showcase functional knowledge of the legality and ethics involved in health care, applying relevant principles to ensure responsible delivery of their services.
- Learners make use of improved interpersonal and communicative skills in attending to clients in a helpful and hospitable manner.
Entry Requirements
You can visit our Admissions Page to read our general entry requirements.
- Persons seeking admission to the Faculty of Health and Wellness programmes who meet the academic qualifications are advised that the following are also required for entry:
- Passing of interview.
- Passing of written communication skills assessment.
- Presentaion of two references, from workplace supervisor or last employer; and/or the last educational institution attended.
- Presentation of a valid Police Record.
- All general entry qualifications must be attained by the deadline for submission of applications.
- Minimum age requirement for admission is 18 years old at the end of the first year of study.
- Upon selection, candidates would be required to present a certificate of physical and mental fitness to practice.
- Functional Literacy and basic arithmetic ability.
- Pass the Department’s assessment of written communication skills.
- Two References — one must be from the Learner's Supervisor, former employer, or teacher.
- Certificate of Physical and Mental Fitness.
Fees & Tuition
Visit our Tuition page to download the fees of different programmes.
Tip: Scroll inside the table for more information.
| Fee | Semester One | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition for Saint Lucian & OECS Students | $ 645 | |||
| Tuition for CARICOM Students | $ 1,120 | |||
| Tuition for International Students | $ 1,600 | |||
| Clinical | $ 154 | |||
| Simulation Lab | $ 144 | |||
| Registration | $ 25 | |||
| Insurance | $ 7 | |||
| ID Card | $ 25 | |||
| Fee | Semester One |
|---|---|
| Saint Lucian Nationals | $ 1,020 |
| CARICOM Students | $ 1,495 |
| International Students | $ 1,975 |
