About Course

Objectives of the course
At the end of the course participants should:
1. Be well equipped with knowledge, skills and competences to feed, bath and groom
patients thereby contributing enormously to their sense of normalcy and well-being.
2. Provide more health oriented duties such as measuring and recording vital signs and first
aid care.
3. Provide administrative roles of record keeping that accompany patient care.
4. Contribute to the success of the health team locally and internationally.

Entry Requirements: Minimum of 3 Ordinary Level subjects

Course duration: Theory 4 weeks (1 month) and Clinical Placements (2-3 months)
Class hours: Monday –Friday (0830hours-1630hours)
Venue for Theory: NUST-CCE Town Campus, 55 Jason Moyo /4 h Avenue      

Uniforms:

Females: Princess style white uniform with black low heeled shoes, brown
stockings, navy blue sleeveless or long sleeved jersey with buttons and a nurse’s
watch with a second hand.

Males: White safari slacks with long trousers, black shoes, white men’s socks,
navy blue sleeveless or long sleeved jersey with buttons and a nurse’s watch with
a second hand.

Course Content:

Module 1: Basic Concepts in Health Care
Module 2: First Aid
Module 3: Home Nursing
Module 4: Maternal and Child Health
Module 5: Clinical Placements
 

Assessment: Assignments, Written examinations and Clinical placement.
Certification: Qualifying students shall be certified by NUST-CCE.