Caregiving NC II study guide
Caregiving NC II · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
Caregiving NC II is a Philippine national certificate under the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) framework. It certifies that a caregiver has the entry-level competencies to provide care and support to infants and toddlers, children, elderly persons, and people with special needs, while maintaining a healthy and safe environment, responding to emergencies, and observing professional and ethical conduct. The Caregiving NC II study guide has 10 sections and about 2,747 words.
01Provide Care and Support to Infants and Toddlers
The exam tests safe routine care for infants (0-12 months) and toddlers (1-3 years): feeding, bathing, diapering, sleep, growth monitoring, and knowing when to refer. Strong answers show supervision, hygiene, and developmental awareness, not just memorized schedules.
323 words, about 2 min02Provide Care and Support to Children
This domain covers children beyond toddlerhood, roughly 4-12 years: nutrition, hygiene, school routines, play, positive discipline, and protection. The exam tests whether you can support independence while keeping the child safe and reporting harm.
299 words, about 1 min03Foster Social, Intellectual, Creative and Emotional Development of Children
This domain tests how caregivers support play, language, creativity, feelings, and social skills from infancy through school age. Expect questions on developmental stages, play types, and positive guidance.
279 words, about 1 min04Foster the Physical Development of Children
This domain tests how you support growth, motor skills, nutrition, and physical health. Questions often ask you to recognize milestones, plot growth, and decide when to refer.
263 words, about 1 min05Provide Care and Support to Elderly
This domain tests respectful, safe care for older adults: mobility, skin, nutrition, hydration, medication support, communication, and protection from abuse. Expect questions on fall prevention, pressure injury prevention, and dignity.
288 words, about 1 min06Provide Care and Support to People with Special Needs
This domain tests individualized, respectful support for people with disabilities and special needs. Expect questions on communication, seizure care, behavior support, accessibility, and RA 7277.
262 words, about 1 min07Maintain Healthy and Safe Environment
This domain tests infection control, food safety, waste management, hazard control, and safe physical spaces. Questions often present a risky room or routine and ask what to fix first.
274 words, about 1 min08Respond to Emergency Situations
This domain tests first aid and emergency response: CPR, choking, bleeding, burns, seizures, poisoning, and referral. Answers must show correct sequence, correct ratios, and knowing the limits of your role.
279 words, about 1 min09Maintain Professional Conduct and Ethical Practice
This domain tests confidentiality, boundaries, competence, documentation, non-discrimination, and reporting duties. Questions often ask how to respond to pressure from a family or coworker.
217 words, about 1 min10Perform Household Tasks and Manage Work Environment
This domain tests planning, cleaning, laundry, meal support, inventory, ergonomics, and workplace safety. Expect questions on prioritization, chemical safety, and occupational health under RA 11058.
263 words, about 1 min