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Diploma in Caregiving

Develop professional caregiving skills, health awareness, and communication abilities to support individuals with compassion and responsibility.

Professional Caregiving Skills Patient Care & Hygiene First Aid & Emergency Response Elderly Support Nutrition & Diet Management Emotional & Psychological Support
6 Months Apr 2026 Intake Kirulapone, Colombo Sinhala / English

Course at a Glance

Key details before you apply

QualificationDiploma (CRG)
Duration6 Months
MediumSinhala / English
Next IntakeApril 2026
Registration FeeLKR 5,000
Total Fees LKR 50,200

The Diploma in Caregiving prepares students to provide professional care for elderly individuals and patients who require daily assistance.

The programme develops practical caregiving skills, health awareness, and communication abilities needed to support individuals with compassion and responsibility.

Duration
6 Months
Medium
Sinhala / English
Teaching Practice
N/A
Assessment
Assignment & Practical

What You Will Learn

  • Professional Caregiving Skills
  • Patient Care & Hygiene
  • First Aid & Emergency Response
  • Elderly Support
  • Nutrition & Diet Management
  • Emotional & Psychological Support
  • Ethics in Healthcare

Career Pathways

🏥 Professional Caregiver
👴 Elderly Care Assistant
🩺 Home Nurse
🏨 Hospital Care Attendant
🌍 Overseas Caregiver
Rehabilitation Assistant

Course Curriculum

Detailed module breakdown for this programme.

Term 1

Foundations & Core Knowledge

Introduction to Caregiving Mandatory
Human Anatomy and Physiology Basics Mandatory
Elderly Care and Support Mandatory
Personal Hygiene and Patient Care Mandatory
Nutrition and Diet Management Mandatory
Basic Nursing Skills Mandatory
Infection Control and Hygiene Mandatory

Term 2

Advanced Skills & Practical Training

First Aid and Emergency Care Mandatory
Mobility and Rehabilitation Assistance Mandatory
Communication Skills for Caregivers Mandatory
Emotional and Psychological Support Mandatory
Ethics in Caregiving Mandatory
Practical Caregiving Training Mandatory

Entry Requirements

What you need to be eligible for this programme.

academic Requirements

  • G.C.E. O/L must be passed with 6 passes (a pass is essential for English and Mathematics)
  • G.C.E. A/L must have at least 3 S passes

document Requirements

  • National Identity Card (NIC) or valid passport
  • Original and photocopies of O/L and A/L results
  • Two passport-size colour photographs

Batch Schedule — 2026

Choose a batch that suits your schedule.

Schedule information will be available soon.

Programme Fees

Transparent pricing with flexible payment options.

Full Programme Fees

One-time payment breakdown

Registration Fee LKR 5,000
Course Fee LKR 40,000
Examination Fee LKR 5,200
Total Investment
LKR 50,200

Payment Plan

Spread across the programme

On Registration LKR 5,000
Monthly (×4) LKR 10,000
Exam Fee (Final) LKR 5,200
Total LKR 20,200