About This Course
This course welcomes you into the world of caregiving and healthcare support. It will equip you with relevant knowledge, skills, and exposure towards becoming a certified healthcare support assistant (HSA).
NB: This qualification is known by various other cadre names across the world such as; Certified Nurse aide, Nursing assistant, and personal support worker.
Why Take the Course?
To gain knowledge and skills for employment as a valued member of a multidisciplinary health team in various care settings such as hospitals, hospices, and assisted living facilities. The course helps you build a foundation for pursuing a career in various health fields.
When you graduate with ELMAH’s Certificate in Healthcare Support Assistance, you will be ready to work in Kenya, Africa, UK, Europe, Canada, and the USA as a professional, ethical, client-centred, and empathetic healthcare support assistant.
How does the Course work?
This is a one-year course of 3 trimesters. The first 2 trimesters comprise instructional classes and simulation skills laboratory sessions. In the third trimester, students will undergo supervised practical training in specially selected clinical care facilities. Class schedules are flexible and you can choose day, evening or online classes. We also offer a blended class schedule that combines day and online classes.
Who is this Course for?
If you are interested in a career in the healthcare industry, then this course will be a great fit. If you are an empathetic, caring, problem solver, resilient, keen on details, a good communicator, and can handle pressure, then this course is for you.
Requirements
- Please complete the online form at https://www.elmahcollege.ac.ke/apply, ensuring all fields are filled in BLOCK LETTERS.
- Attach the following documents: ID/Passport, High School certificate (or higher), KCSE grade D and above .
- Enter the MPESA transaction code or attach the bank slip as proof of payment for the KSH 1,000 application fee. This is non-refuandable.
- Submit the form directly through the online portal.
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