Health Services Support Level 5 Overview

Course Profile

• Certificate in Health Services Support - Level 5
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• Offered by GoCare Training Institute (GTI)

About GoCare Training Institute

• Fully registered and accredited technical college
• Offering artisan, certificate, and diploma courses
• Started in 2018
• Registered, accredited, regulated, and licensed by the Kenyan Ministry of Education, TVETA, NITA, KNEC, and KATTI.
• Member of the Kenya Association of Technical Training Institutions (KATTI).
• Approved global examination center

Course Overview

• Certificate in Health Services Support Level 5 (Equivalent to CNA)
• Provides foundational knowledge and practical skills for entry-level healthcare positions
• Covers topics essential for supporting healthcare professionals and delivering quality patient care
• Equips students to provide services in hospital departments, hospices, and homes
• Teaches competencies needed for working alongside nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals

TVET CDACC Units of Competence

• List of units included in the curriculum, with codes and names
• Includes Communication Skills, Digital Literacy, Organization of Health Facilities, Infection Prevention and Control, Hospital Housekeeping Procedures, Common Diseases, Medical Terminologies, Hospital Store Procedures, Entrepreneurial Skills, Work Ethics and Practices, First Aid Services, Medical-Legal Ethics, and more.

Sponsored Programme Name: Certificate in Health Care Assistant/Caregiver Course

• Modules cover introductions to caregiving, anatomy & physiology, aging, dementia, and mental health disorders, infection prevention & control, computer literacy, communication skills, maternal and child healthcare, home-based healthcare, non-communicable diseases, first aid, basic counseling, basic diet planning, and basic exercises.
• Additional non-examinable units (e.g., basic exercises and mobility support, basic counseling).

Entry Requirements

• KCSE Mean Grade D (Plain) and above or Health Services Support Level 4 Qualification
• One year (3 terms) plus 3 months hospital attachment.

Certifications

• Academic transcripts
• TVET CDACC Certificate
• SDC Canada Certification
• GoCare Completion Certificate
• Health Care Assistant/Caregiver Course Certificate

Practicing License

• Kenya Health Professions Oversight Authority (KHPOA)

Fees Structure

• A table of fees, including admission, uniforms, labs, administration, tuition, industrial field attachment, TVET CDACC assessments, external examination, graduation and more for a one year program and there are discounts
• Fees may vary per term

AMCA Certification Options (optional)

• USA-based accredited curriculum training
• Examination and certification options
• Certification options include Certified Nursing Assistant and Patient Care Technician

Discounts & Offers

• Pay full term fees in advance and receive a Ksh. 2,500 discount
• Sponsored course option available for additional course

Fees Payment Guidelines

• Payment methods (bank deposit, M-Pesa, etc.)
• Payment details (account numbers, etc.)
• Application fees
• Accommodation fees(via M-Pesa)
• Discounts

Jobs and Employment

• Graduates can find employment in various healthcare settings
• Roles include nursing assistant, medical assistant, professional caregiver, healthcare assistant, patient attendant, etc.

Contacts and Campuses

• Contact information (phone numbers, email addresses, website)
• Locations of campuses (Nairobi CBD, Thika Road, and Ruiru)