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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Two-year diploma to work alongside registered nurses in hospitals and clinics.
Overview
Nursing assistants support registered nurses with patient care at primary, secondary and tertiary hospitals. The diploma is examined by the Sindh Nursing Examination Board.
Scope
- Nursing assistant in hospitals and clinics
- Home-based patient care
- Elderly and long-term care
Nursing support
- Certified nursing assistant
- Nursing assistant
- Nursing aide
Patient care
- Patient care assistant
- Healthcare assistant
- Ward / patient care assistant
Community & long-term care
- Home healthcare assistant
- Support staff in hospitals and clinics
- Rehabilitation and long-term care facilities
Curriculum
Scheme of studies
Classroom teaching and supervised hospital practice in both years. Annual exams by the Sindh Nursing Examination Board.
First year: foundations of nursing care
| Fundamentals of NursingBasic patient care, personal hygiene, vital signs, infection prevention, patient safety, communication, documentation and essential nursing procedures. |
| Anatomy & PhysiologyStructure and function of the human body and its major systems, and how they relate to health, illness and patient care. |
| English IReading, writing, comprehension and communication for the hospital. |
| Islamiat / EthicsDignity, respect, compassion, confidentiality and responsibility in patient care. |
| Hospital Clinical Practice ISupervised training in fundamental patient-care skills. |
Second year: applied nursing care
| Medical-Surgical Nursing & PharmacologyCommon medical and surgical conditions, observation and reporting, medication safety and basic pharmacology. |
| Community Health Nursing & NutritionHealth promotion, disease prevention, hygiene, health education and the basics of nutrition and diet. |
| Paediatric NursingCare of infants, children and adolescents: growth, hygiene, nutrition, safety and common childhood illnesses. |
| English IIProfessional communication, healthcare terms, documentation and interpersonal skills. |
| Hospital Clinical Practice IIBroader clinical competencies under supervision. |
Fee structure
Please contact the admission office for the current fee structure.
Eligibility
- FSc Pre-Medical 45%, or Matric Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) 45%, or Matric Arts / FA 50%
- Age 14 to 35 years · male and female
Who teaches you
Teaching is led by qualified nursing and health-science faculty in these roles:
- Programme Coordinator
- Senior Nursing Instructor
- Nursing Instructor
- Clinical Instructor
- Nursing Skills Lab Instructor
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Community Health & Nutrition
- Paediatric Nursing
- Pharmacology
- English & Communication
- Islamic Studies / Ethics
- Clinical Supervisor
Download prospectus (PDF)
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)PDF
Admissions 2026–27 are open
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