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Caregiving (Patient Attendant)
Course Features
Ksh 75,000
- Registration Fee; Ksh 1000
- Uniform; ksh 2,500
- Duration; 4 - 6 Months
- Learning model: Physical
*For Part time classes, learning duration may take longer
Course overview
The Caregiving (Patient Attendant) Course (Level II) is designed to equip students with the practical skills, theoretical knowledge, and professional attitudes necessary to provide quality patient care. This internationally recognized program, certified by JP International Examinations and UK CPD, prepares learners to assist in hospitals, nursing homes, and home-based care settings.
Students will gain hands-on experience in basic nursing skills, personal care, infection control, patient safety, CPR, and first aid, ensuring they meet global healthcare standards. The course provides a pathway for further studies or immediate employment in the healthcare sector.
- Essential Skills training (2 Months) - Learn core care giving skills through structure learning
- Industrial Attachment ( 6 Weeks ) - Gain hands on experience through practical attachments in local healthcare facilities
- Examination and Preparation (2 Weeks) - Prepare for your certifications exams with dedicated support
Units of Learning Overview
| Unit No. | Unit Name | Key Learning Areas |
|---|---|---|
| JP 300-1 | Patient Assistant | Role of a caregiver, patient care responsibilities, ethical considerations |
| JP 300-2 | Communication Skills | Effective communication, patient interaction, teamwork in healthcare |
| JP 300-3 | Assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) | Hygiene, feeding, mobility, dressing, toileting |
| JP 300-4 | Patient Safety | Infection control, risk management, emergency response |
| JP 300-5 | Medical Terminology & Patient Management | Common medical terms, record-keeping, healthcare documentation |
| JP 300-6 | CPR & Basic Life Support (BLS) | Emergency procedures, first aid, resuscitation techniques | JP 300-7 | Anatomy & Physiology | Human body systems, functions, health conditions |
| JP 300-8 | Nutrition & Health | Dietary needs, special diets, hydration, food safety |
| JP 300-9 | Dementia & Mental Health | Understanding dementia, patient support, behavior management |
| JP 300-10 | Infection Control | Hygiene protocols, disease prevention, protective measures |
| JP 300-11 | Palliative & End-of-Life Care | Supporting terminally ill patients, emotional care |
| JP 300-12 | Maintaining Patient Records
considerations |
Documentation, confidentiality, legal aspects |
| JP 300-13 | Portfolio of Evidence considerations |
Practical application, case studies, real-world caregiving scenarios |
Entry Requirements
An individual entering this course should have any of the following minimum requirements:
a) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade E OR Kenya Certificate of PrimaryEducation (KCPE) OR
b) Proficiency in English and Kiswahili
c) A passion for healthcare and caregiving
Assessment
The course assessment includes:
Written Exams – Testing theoretical understanding
Practical Evaluations – Hands-on skill assessments
Portfolio of Evidence – Documentation of real-world caregiving experiences
Continuous Assessment – Performance tracking throughout the course
Written Exams – Testing theoretical understanding Practical Evaluations – Hands-on skill assessments Portfolio of Evidence – Documentation of real-world caregiving experiences Continuous Assessment – Performance tracking throughout the course