Certificate in Caregiving (KNQF Level 3)
About This Course
This course welcomes you into the world of caregiving. It will equip you with relevant knowledge, skills, and competencies towards becoming a certified Caregiver
NB: This qualification is known by various other cadre names across the world such as: Certified Nurse aide, Nursing assistant, and personal support worker.
Duration: Total: 6 months. Coursework and supervised industrial attachment in a health care facility
Examination body: Internal and NITA (National Industrial Training Authority)
Entry Requirements:
- Minimum enrolment age: 18 years
- Completion of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
- Qualifications aligned with KNQF level III
Intake Dates: January, April, July and October
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 Caregiving, you will be ready to work in Kenya, Africa, UK, Europe, Canada, and the USA as a professional, ethical, client-centred, and empathetic health caregiver.
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 empathetic, caring, problem solver, resilient, keen on details, a good communicator, and can handle pressure, then this course is for you.
How Do I Apply?
- Click on the link below to download the application form,
- Fill in all the required fields,
- Attach scanned copies of your certificates
- Pay the non-refundable application fee of Ksh. 1000 via MPESA to Paybill Business No. 522533 (KCB)Account No. 7925891
- Send your application via email to info@elmah.ac.ke or drop it at ELMAH College reception on the 2nd Floor, Kirai Plaza, Magadi Road, Ongata Rongai opposite Laiser Hill Academy
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.