Health Care Assistant Course (HCA) at GoCare

The Health Care Assistant Course at GoCare Training Institute equips learners with essential, hands-on skills required to support patients in homes, communities, and basic care environments. This foundational healthcare programme focuses on practical training that prepares students to deliver safe, compassionate, and reliable patient support.

Who This Course Is For

• KCPE or KCSE graduates (any grade)
• Individuals seeking an accessible entry into healthcare
• Students targeting caregiver, HCA, or CNA roles
• Working adults looking for a short, marketable healthcare qualification
• Learners preparing for international caregiver opportunities

Course Details

• Entry: KCPE or KCSE Certificate (Any Grade)
• Duration: 5 months (classroom instruction + skills-lab practice + homecare exposure)
• Exam Body: TVET CDACC
• International Certification: Fully sponsored — included at no extra cost

What You Will Learn

• Patient hygiene and personal care
• Feeding and nutrition support
• Basic vital signs monitoring
• Infection prevention and control
• Bed making and homecare procedures
• Mobility and transfer assistance
• Safety and emergency response
• Communication and documentation
• Professional ethics and patient dignity

Career Opportunities

• Health Care Assistant in hospitals, clinics, and community programmes
• Home-Care Support Worker in families and homecare agencies
• Community Health Support Assistant in NGOs
• International caregiver (Canada, UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia)
• Progression to Caregiving Level 4 and CNA Level 5

Why Train at GoCare Training Institute?

• Accredited and TVETA-licensed programmes
• Competency-based, TVET CDACC-aligned curriculum
• Guaranteed industrial and hospital attachment
• FREE fully sponsored international certification (SDC Canada / AMCA USA)
• Modern practical skills labs
• Two campuses — Nairobi CBD and Ruiru
• High graduate employability in Kenya and abroad