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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Level 5
Build practical, career-focused competence in Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) through guided theory, demonstrations, projects and supervised practice.
Course overview
Practical preparation for a career in Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
Build practical, career-focused competence in Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) through guided theory, demonstrations, projects and supervised practice. Training combines guided classroom learning with applied tasks so students build knowledge, confidence and professional habits.
What you will learn
Core areas of training
Patient and client support
Develop applied knowledge and demonstrate competence through guided learning and assessment.
Health, safety and infection prevention
Develop applied knowledge and demonstrate competence through guided learning and assessment.
Professional communication and ethics
Develop applied knowledge and demonstrate competence through guided learning and assessment.
Records, reporting and teamwork
Develop applied knowledge and demonstrate competence through guided learning and assessment.
The exact unit sequence, assessment plan and examining body are confirmed by admissions against the current approved curriculum before registration.
Practical learning
Build competence by doing the work.
Practical activities are aligned to the tools, procedures and professional standards used in Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
- Demonstrations and supervised skills practice
- Safe use of relevant equipment
- Scenario-based competency tasks
- Preparation for practical assessment
Clinical rotation and field experience
Connect training with a working environment.
Students connect classroom learning with supervised clinical, community or health-facility exposure where the programme requires it. The college supports preparation and documentation; placement remains subject to programme rules and availability.
Career direction
Career and self-employment opportunities
Progress to a higher approved health qualification or related specialist pathway, subject to regulator and admission requirements.
Financial assistance
Ask about available study support.
Eligible students can receive guidance on flexible payment planning, bursary or sponsorship pathways and work-study support where available. Current financial information is confirmed privately by admissions.
Before you apply
Documents to prepare
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers
How long does the course take?+
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Level 5 takes 12 Months.
Is the course practical?+
Yes. The course includes demonstrations, supervised tasks, projects and practical assessment appropriate to the programme.
Will the college help with attachment?+
Topmax provides preparation, documentation and placement guidance. Actual placement depends on availability and course requirements.
How do I confirm entry requirements?+
Contact admissions with your KCSE grade or previous qualification for course-specific guidance before registration.