Certified Nursing Assistant CNA

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Programme Overview

<p>The Certified Nursing Assistant Department equips students with the skills to provide direct patient care and essential support to nurses and healthcare teams. The programme focuses on bedside care, patient hygiene, vital signs monitoring, assisting with daily living activities, and maintaining patient comfort. Training combines classroom instruction with supervised clinical practice to ensure competence and compassion in healthcare delivery.<br></p>

Entry Requirements

• Educational background: Five (5) credits in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, and two other subjects in not more than two sittings (WAEC/NECO/NABTEB).

• Age requirement: Minimum age of 16 years.

• Entrance assessment: Successful performance in the college’s entrance exam and interview.

• Additional criteria: Evidence of good health and character.

Career Prospects

Graduates of the CNA programme are prepared to work in:

• Hospitals – assisting nurses with patient care and monitoring.

• Clinics – supporting outpatient services and basic patient needs.

• Nursing homes – providing daily care and comfort for elderly patients.

• Community health centres – extending healthcare support to underserved populations.

The programme prepares graduates for immediate employment as nursing assistants, with opportunities to advance into nursing and other healthcare professions through further study.