FETAC Level 5 Healthcare Assistant Course

FETAC Level 5 Healthcare Assistant Course | Malbag International Training College

If you have a passion for helping others and want to build a career in healthcare, our FETAC Level 5 Healthcare Assistant Course at Malbag International Training College, Kitengela, is the right step. This course combines theory and practical experience to prepare you for roles in hospitals, clinics, home care, and elderly care settings.


What You’ll Learn

  • Basic patient care: bathing, feeding, grooming, assisting with mobility

  • Monitoring vital signs: temperature, pulse, BP etc.

  • First aid and emergency response

  • Hygiene, infection prevention and control

  • Support for elderly persons and people with disabilities

  • Communication skills and patient-rapport building

  • Record keeping, ethical practices, safety in healthcare settings


Course Duration, Certification & Entry Requirements

  • Duration: approximately 1 year (or as per FETAC Level 5 schedule)

  • Certification: FETAC Level 5 / whatever equivalent accrediting body + relevant healthcare support certifications

  • Requirements: KCSE Grade D (or equivalent) or relevant prior credentials; identity documents; passport-size photos


Career Opportunities

After you complete the FETAC Level 5 Healthcare Assistant Course, you’ll be ready to work in:

  • Hospitals & clinics

  • Nursing homes & elder care centres

  • Home-based care services

  • Community health facilities

  • NGOs & health support agencies

You might also use this certification to further your studies or specialize in elder care, disability support, or health support supervision.


How to Enroll

FETAC Level 5 Healthcare Assistant Course

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