Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Launch your healthcare career in just 8 weeks with our accredited CNA program. Gain hands-on skills for patient care in hospitals, nursing homes, and home health settings.

CNA assisting patient

Why Choose OmniCare for Your CNA Training?

Our program combines classroom instruction with clinical rotations for real-world experience

Hands-On Clinical Training

Practice skills in real healthcare settings under licensed nurse supervision.

National Certification

Prepares you for the Kenya Nursing Assistant Certification exam.

Job Placement Assistance

Access to our network of healthcare employers after graduation.

CNA Program Curriculum

Our 8-week program covers essential nursing skills through 120 hours of classroom instruction and 80 hours of clinical practice.

Skills You'll Master

Patient Care

Vital Signs

Emergency Response

Personal Care

Mobility Assistance

Documentation

Infection Control

Dementia Care

Program Structure

1 Foundations (Weeks 1-2)

Medical terminology, anatomy, patient rights, and basic nursing skills.

2 Clinical Skills (Weeks 3-4)

Vital signs, personal care, mobility assistance, and infection control.

3 Specialized Care (Weeks 5-6)

Dementia care, emergency response, nutrition, and documentation.

4 Clinical Rotation (Weeks 7-8)

Hands-on practice in healthcare facilities under supervision.

Program Details

Duration:

8 weeks (full-time)
16 weeks (part-time)

Schedule:

Mon-Fri: 8am-4pm
OR
Mon/Wed/Fri: 5pm-9pm + Sat: 8am-1pm

Tuition:

Kshs.71,000 (includes textbooks, uniform, and certification fee)

Requirements:

High school diploma
Medical clearance
Passion for patient care

Where Our CNAs Work

Hospitals

Assist nurses with patient care in medical/surgical units

Nursing Homes

Provide daily living assistance to elderly residents

Home Health

Support patients recovering at home

Program Outcomes

95%
Certification Pass Rate
88%
Job Placement Rate
6:1
Student-to-Instructor Ratio

Student Success Stories

Jane

Jane Muthoni

Nairobi Hospital

"The clinical rotations gave me real experience before I even graduated. I got hired at Nairobi Hospital immediately after passing my certification!"

John

John Kamau

Eldoret Nursing Home

"The instructors were so patient. They made sure we mastered every skill before moving on. Now I'm leading a team of CNAs at a busy nursing home."

Ready to Start Your Healthcare Career?

Limited seats available for our next cohort beginning July 2025