Overview
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Options program provides GoCare Training Institute learners with internationally recognized training and certification through two globally respected healthcare accreditation bodies:
Skill Development Council Canada (SDC Canada)
A Canadian international certification authority offering globally recognized healthcare qualifications, including the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) credential.
American Medical Certification Association (AMCA USA)
A U.S.–based medical certification organization offering standardized healthcare examinations and credentials, including the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
These international CNA pathways significantly enhance employability in hospitals, long-term care facilities, home-based care, and global healthcare markets such as Canada, USA, Europe, and the Middle East.
GoCare is an approved international training and examination center, making it one of Kenya’s leading institutions for globally portable CNA certification.
Why Pursue CNA Certification Options at GoCare?
Fully accredited and licensed medical and health sciences training institution.
Internationally aligned CNA training pathways through SDC Canada and AMCA USA.
Competency-based curriculum designed to meet global healthcare support standards.
Hands-on clinical training with real patient exposure in hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities.
Guaranteed hospital attachment placement by the college.
Government and regulator-recognized qualifications, certification, and practice licensure.
Eligibility for international CNA certification exams (SDC Canada, AMCA USA).
Practicing license eligibility under the Kenya Health Professions Oversight Authority (KHPOA) for applicable / qualified programs.
Training delivered by qualified nurses, clinicians, and healthcare support professionals.
Modern skills-lab and simulation-based training for patient care, vital signs, infection control, and bedside procedures.
Flexible study modes (Day, Online, Evening, Saturday).
High employability in Kenya and abroad across hospitals, homecare agencies, nursing homes, and community health facilities.
Who Qualifies for CNA Options?
Every learner enrolled in any GoCare caregiving or healthcare support program automatically qualifies for CNA Options.
Below is the official GoCare Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) sponsorship pathway, showing entry requirements, what you must complete, and how you earn the free CNA international certification:
Certificate in Healthcare Support Services – Level 5
Entry Requirements: KCSE D (Plain) and above
How You Earn CNA Sponsorship:
- Enrol and pay for the Healthcare Support Services – Level 5 TVET CDACC Course
- Complete 1½ years inclusive of the 3-month attachment
- Earn SDC Canada International CNA Training and Certification
- No extra tuition fee
(Level 5 already leads to KHPOA licensing; the sponsorship adds an international CNA credential.)
Certificate in Caregiving – Level 4
Entry Requirements: KCSE (Any Grade)
How You Earn CNA Sponsorship:
- Enrol and pay for the Caregiving – Level 4 TVET CDACC Course
- Complete 6 months tuition + 2 months attachment
- Earn Advanced HealthCare Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training and Certification
- No extra tuition fee
Caregiver Course – Level II (NITA)
Entry Requirements: KCSE D (Minus) and above
How You Earn CNA Sponsorship:
- Enrol and pay for the Caregiver Course – Level II NITA Course
- Complete 4 months tuition + 2 months attachment
- Earn Professional Caregiver or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training and Certification
- No extra tuition fee
Certificate in Home-Based Care Support – Level 3
Entry Requirements: KCPE or KCSE (Any Grade)
How You Earn CNA Sponsorship:
- Enrol and pay for the Home-Based Care Support – Level 3 TVET CDACC Course
- Complete 3 months tuition + 2 months attachment
- Earn HealthCare Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training and Certification
- No extra tuition fee
CNA Certification Pathways
1. Skill Development Council Canada (SDC Canada)
What You Will Get:
- Additional international standard aligned and approved training.
- Internationally recognized qualification and certification.
- Canada-based accredited curriculum.
- Training duration: Four (4) weeks (for direct applicants).
- GoCare alumni receive a 10% discount (for direct applicants).
2. American Medical Certification Association (AMCA USA)
What You Will Get:
- Additional international standard aligned and approved training.
- Internationally recognized qualification and certification.
- USA-based accredited curriculum.
- Training duration: Four (4) weeks (for direct applicants).
- GoCare alumni receive a 10% discount (for direct applicants).
Two Training Pathways for CNA Certification
OPTION 1: Integrated CNA Sponsorship (For GoCare Students)
Included automatically for all GoCare Training Institute Home Based Care Support, Caregiving and Healthcare Support Services (HSS) students.
You receive:
- One paid course
- One fully sponsored Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training and certification
- No extra tuition fee
- Two qualifications upon graduation
This is the GoCare Training Institute Second Course Sponsorship.
OPTION 2: Customized CNA Training (For Alumni & External Applicants)
Available for:
- GoCare alumni
- Medical and healthcare professionals
- Students trained in other institutions
- Medical and healthcare Diploma and degree holders
You receive:
- Customized CNA training
- International examination
- International certification (SDC Canada or AMCA USA)
- Alumni 10% discount available
Career Opportunities
Certified Nursing Assistants can work in:
- Hospitals
- Nursing homes
- Assisted living facilities
- Home-based care
- Rehabilitation centers
- Community health facilities
- International healthcare markets (Canada, USA, Europe, Middle East)
CNA certification opens doors to global healthcare careers.