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CGA Certificate

Certificate In CareGiving

Certificate In CareGiving (CGA) is an 8-month certificate course in School of Health Sciences, studied online or on campus in Nairobi, examined by Finstock Evarsity College. The full fee is KES 56,000.

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Overview

Certificate in Care Giving

Course Description

The Certificate in Care Giving at FINSTOCK EVARSITY COLLEGE is a 8-months online program that equips learners with practical skills to care for children, the elderly, the sick, and persons with special needs. Students gain hands-on knowledge in hygiene, nutrition, first aid, and patient support. Upon completion, a certificate of achievement is awarded by Finstock Evarsity College.

The program prepares graduates for roles such as home-based caregivers, elderly care assistants, and childcare providers. It combines theory with real-life case analysis to build confident, effective caregivers. Finstock's flexible online platform makes it ideal for working learners and aspiring care professionals alike.

What is the minimum grade required to do the Certificate in Care Giving?

In order to enroll and study for the Certificate in Data Analytics at Finstock Evarsity College, you must have attained a minimum grade of D- 

Mode of Delivery

Home- and/or office-based learning delivered through a variety of self-instructional electronic and online self-study materials, including written study modules, online interactive learning tools and self-assessment tests, cloud-based content, recorded video lectures, and mediated technical learning materials such as audiovisual and e-learning resources.

Program Goals

At the end of the course, the learner should be able to:

  • Develop a strong understanding of caregiving principles and best practices
  • Identify the physical, emotional, and psychological needs of care recipients
  • Apply effective communication skills when engaging with patients, families, and healthcare teams
  • Use basic first aid and emergency response techniques in caregiving situations
  • Analyze care needs and recommend appropriate support strategies
  • Promote hygiene, nutrition, and safety in caregiving environments
  • Enhance emotional intelligence in handling sensitive caregiving situations
  • Strengthen problem-solving and decision-making skills in daily care management

Career Opportunities

  • Home-Based Caregiver: Provides daily living support and companionship to clients in their homes
  • Elderly Care Assistant: Supports the health, mobility, and wellbeing of older adults
  • Nanny/Childcare Provider: Assists families with the care and development of children
  • Hospital Support Staff: Assists nursing teams with basic patient care duties
  • Community Health Worker: Supports health and wellness initiatives within local communities
  • Special Needs Care Assistant: Supports individuals with disabilities or special medical needs
  • Palliative and Hospice Care Aide: Provides comfort-focused care for terminally ill patients
  • Care Home Assistant: Supports daily operations and resident care within care facilities

Reasons You Should Study This Course

  • To understand caregiving principles and practices more effectively
  • To improve communication between caregivers, patients, and families
  • To develop practical first aid and emergency response skills
  • To support positive health outcomes for those under your care
  • To strengthen emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills
  • To build confidence in handling caregiving-related challenges
  • To enhance professional skills in health and social support work
  • To promote healthier caregiver-patient relationships

What We Offer

Now that you have a better idea of where Care Giving can take you, it's time to start visualizing your impact. The skills you gain from this course form the foundation for a meaningful career and professional development in your chosen field.

This course is designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, values, and practical techniques needed to succeed in your chosen area of study. You will gain practical knowledge that can be applied in real-life situations and professional environments.

Graduates will be prepared to pursue relevant opportunities within their field and use the knowledge and skills gained to enhance their professional growth, career development, and further studies.

If you are ready to develop your knowledge and practical skills, it begins with Certificate in Care Giving . Enroll at Finstock Evarsity College today and take confident steps toward achieving your academic and professional goals.

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What you will study

Module I 

  1. Introduction to Caregiving

  2. Personal Hygiene and Grooming

  3. Nutrition and Feeding

  4. First Aid and Emergency Care

  5. Infection Prevention and Control

MODULE ii

6 Mobility and Patient Assistance

7.Communication and Emotional Support

8.Elderly, Child and Special Needs Care

9.Medication Assistance and Health & Safety

10.Ethics, Care Planning and Professional Practice

1st year, 1st trimester

  1. CGA001 Introduction To Caregiving
  2. CGA002 Personal Hygiene And Grooming
  3. CGA003 Nutrition And Feeding
  4. CGA004 First Aid And Emergency Care
  5. CGA005 Infection Prevention And Control

1st year, 2nd trimester

  1. CGA006 Mobility And Patient Assistance
  2. CGA007 Communication And Emotional Support
  3. CGA008 Elderly, Child And Special Needs Care
  4. CGA009 Medication Assistance And Health & Safety
  5. CGA010 Ethics, Care Planning And Professional Practice

Fees

ItemAmount
RegistrationKES 1,000
AdministrationKES 5,000
Internal examsKES 10,000
TuitionKES 40,000
TotalKES 56,000

Paying in instalments

All fees are payable in a lump sum or in instalments. The course runs over 2 trimesters, and each trimester's fee can be paid in 3 instalments.

TrimesterTotal per trimester
Trimester 1KES 28,000 ($ 280)
Trimester 2KES 28,000 ($ 280)
TotalKES 56,000 ($ 560)

The trimester fee of KES 28,000 ($ 280) is payable in 3 instalments of KES 9,333.33 ($ 93.33).

Requirements

Entry requirements

D-

Practical requirements

The cost of practicals, internships or industrial requirements is KES 30,000 ($ 300) and only applies to courses that require practicals.

Good to know

  • All Fees are payable in installements, for details check FAQs.
  • Digital (downloadable) certificates are available. Printing and shipping of hardcopy certificate can be done at a cost of KES 2,000 ($ 20).

Frequently asked questions

The Certificate In CareGiving is a certificate programme providing foundational skills for safe and compassionate personal care.

The Certificate In CareGiving suits school leavers, working adults and practitioners seeking practical skills in this field. It is suitable for beginners who meet the stated entry requirement.

The entry requirement for the Certificate In CareGiving is KCSE mean grade D- or an equivalent qualification.

The Certificate In CareGiving takes 8 months and is organised into 2 trimesters.

The total course fee for the Certificate In CareGiving is KES 56,000. Flexible payment is available at KES 28,000 per trimester, with each trimester payable in three installments of KES 9,333.33.

Yes. The Certificate In CareGiving is offered both online and physical. Online learners access electronic study modules, cloud-based content, self-tests, learner forums and tutor support; practical or physical sessions apply where required.

The Certificate In CareGiving covers caregiving principles, hygiene and grooming, nutrition and feeding, first aid, infection control, mobility and patient assistance, communication, emotional support, elderly, child and special-needs care, medication assistance, ethics and care planning, building practical, analytical and workplace-ready skills.

Relevant opportunities after the Certificate In CareGiving include caregiving assistant, home-care assistant, elderly-care assistant, childcare assistant, disability-support assistant and family-support worker.

Learners may progress to the Diploma In Caregiving, Diploma In Health Care Assistant or another related health or social-care qualification, subject to admission requirements.

Choose the Certificate In CareGiving at Finstock Evarsity College for flexible study, practical course content, tutor support, installment payments and completion certification from the stated examining body.

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