Patient Attendant Qualifications
A certificate in health care assistant, also referred to as a caregiver, patient attendant, or nurse aide course in Kenya is designed to equip the student with competencies required to work with a wide range of patients and persons who require assistance with daily living activities or medical care. They may provide care in various settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and private homes.
Patient attendants work with various kinds of patients and persons, including:
- Older adults: Patient attendants often work with older adults who need assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, toileting, and eating. They may also provide companionship and help with medication management.
- People with disabilities: Patient attendants work with people with a variety of disabilities, including physical, intellectual, and developmental disabilities. They may provide assistance with mobility, communication, and personal care. For instance, working with children with disabilities to provide assistance with even their educational needs.
- People with chronic illnesses: Patient attendants help people with chronic illnesses manage their conditions and maintain their independence. They may provide assistance with medication administration, wound care, and symptom management.
- People with mental health conditions: Patient attendants work with people with mental health conditions such as schizophrenia, depression, and anxiety. They may provide support and encouragement, help with medication management, and monitor for signs of worsening symptoms.
- Terminally ill patients: Patient attendants provide palliative care to terminally ill patients, focusing on comfort and quality of life. They may provide assistance with pain management, personal care, and emotional support.
Skill set for a Health Care Aide
On successful completion of the course, the patient attendant (health care assistant) will be skilled in:
- Assisting clients/patients in their homes, community, or clinic setting.
- Preventing nosocomial infections
- Providing patient care services to the patients
- Ensuring patient safety
- Taking vital signs and maintaining its records in the medical chart
- Communicating the patient’s needs to effective channels
- Feeding the patient and ensuring that their dietary needs are met
- Assisting patients to use medical devices and equipment as required
- Assisting the elderly to function normally
- Providing support to patients who need assistance for walking or standing
- Assisting in the transportation of the patient.
- Helping with daily life chores like bathing and dressing
- Overseeing the administration of medication
- Changing the position of the patient to prevent bedsores
Patient Attendant Requirements in Kenya
An individual entering this course should have any of the following minimum requirements:
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Certificate (D- and above)
Or
- Equivalent qualifications as determined by Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA)
Health Care Assistant Training in Kenya – Duration
The duration of patient attendant course is 6 (six) months plus attachment:
- First trimester coursework + First Aid training (3 months)
- Second trimester coursework + lots of practicals (3 months)
- Industrial Attachment (3 months)
Industrial Attachment
You must undergo an industrial attachment for a period of 3 months in a recognized hospital.
Examinations
There will be:
- Continuous internal assessments coordinated by BCTI
- Competence assessment at completion of course coordinated by BCTI
Certification
If successfully completed, the candidate will be awarded a certificate by Beta Care Training Institute.
Graduation
After successful completion of your coursework and attachment, you will be awarded with a certificate on graduation.
Patient Attendant course fees in Kenya
Our health care aide program has two semesters of course work. The tuition fee for each trimester is 30,000. Other costs may apply, including:
- Registration fee (1,000 /- paid when sending your application)
- Insurance
- Medical
- Attachment fee (paid before commencing attachment)
- Graduation fee (paid when clearing with the institution)
Food and Accommodation for boarders
9,000 per month
Our Intakes
March, May & September
Reporting Date for next Intake
May, 2024 Apply Now
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Can it be done o line studies
Hi, that will be tricky because of the practical sessions, which are very important for vocational training.
Can it be done part time?
Hey, we only have day, full-time program.
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Am interested with this course
Hi, we offer the course on a full-time basis. Please fill in the online application form and choose your preferred intake between September 2022 and January 2022. You can also contact us directly via call or Whatsapp on 0708177909.
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Do you connect the trainees to other hospitals outside the country
Hi, country or county? We are more familiar with those around us, especially within Kiambu County. We also give our students an introductory letter if they want to pursue attachment opportunities in other counties…
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Hi really interested but you don’t have online classes
Who will trust a nurse aide who studied online without any hands-on experience?
Hi my name is Grace . i wanted to ask where you are located
Hi, we are located in Githunguri, Kiambu County. You can check the map on our “contact us” page for the exact location and to find out the proximity to you. Keep in mind that we offer accommodation at 9k per month if you won’t be able to commute. You can send us a text on 0708177909 for more information and we’ll get back to you. Alternatively, you can fill in the online application form and then we’ll get back to you.
Hello,,am in interested in this course or community health assistant/patient attendant
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Hi am interested how can i get more information of the course
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I would like to join
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Hey I’m interested do you offer online classes
Hi, we don’t offer online classes.
This course is only available full-time.
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I m interested to join
Hi, have you applied yet? Please fill in your application online using this form. You can also whatsapp or call us on 0708177909.
https://www.betacarehospital.org/online-application/
Interested am in eldoret-Kenya where you located
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We are in Githunguri, Kiambu County.
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Can someone do online classes??
Can someone do nurse aide online?
Hi, this course is quite hands-on, as is the case with other TVET Level 4/5 programs. You have to attend physical classes.
Hi, nope. You must attend physical classes and practicals.
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Interested when do I enroll
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Next class starts in March.
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I would like to do this course in certificate,how long does it take??
Hi, 6 months of training, followed by attachment.
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Fully interested
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I have done nurse aide course,do you have any other classes to advance it,I have been working since 2006 up to date but I really need to advance it
Hi, our programs are at the entry-level for healthcare workers. But you’re already beyond that. What are your interests moving forward?
Interested kindly contact……
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