The Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Course is a competency-based healthcare training program designed to prepare learners to provide direct patient care under the supervision of registered nurses and other healthcare professionals. The course emphasizes hands-on clinical skills, patient safety, infection control, and ethical caregiving in diverse healthcare settings.

This program offers a strong foundation for individuals seeking immediate employment in healthcare or a pathway into nursing and related medical careers.

Course Duration

1 Year
(Includes classroom instruction and supervised clinical practice)

Minimum Entry Requirements

• KCSE Grade D (Plain) and above

• Interest in healthcare and patient care

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, trainees will be able to:

• Provide safe and compassionate basic patient care

• Monitor, record, and report vital signs

• Assist patients with hygiene, feeding, and mobility

• Apply infection prevention and control measures

• Support nurses during routine clinical procedures

• Uphold patient dignity, confidentiality, and ethical standards

Course Content

Core units covered include:

• Introduction to Certified Nursing Assistance

• Basic Anatomy and Physiology

• Patient Care and Comfort

• Vital Signs and Observation

• Infection Prevention and Control

• Nutrition and Feeding Support

• First Aid and Emergency Care

• Patient Mobility and Safety

• Communication and Professional Ethics

• Occupational Health and Safety