Certificate in Nursing Care (CNC)
Course Name: Certificate in Nursing Care
Short Name: CNC
Duration: 6 Months
About the Course
The Certificate in Nursing Care (CNC) is a 6-month skill-based certificate programme designed to provide students with fundamental theoretical knowledge and practical skills in basic nursing care, patient care, first aid, infection prevention and control, vital signs monitoring, personal hygiene, nutrition, communication skills, and healthcare support services. The programme combines classroom learning with practical and clinical training to prepare learners for entry-level supportive roles in healthcare institutions.
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Examination & Practical Subjects
Subject Theory Marks Practical Marks Total Marks
Human Anatomy & Physiology 100 100 200
Fundamentals of Nursing Care & Patient Care 100 100 200
First Aid, Infection Control, Nutrition & Medical Ethics 100 100 200
Clinical Training, Vital Signs Monitoring & Nursing Care Practice 100 100 200
Total Marks
Theory: 400 Marks
Practical: 400 Marks
Overall: 800 Marks
Career Scope
After successful completion of the course, certificate holders may work in:
Government & Private Hospitals
Nursing Homes
Clinics
Home Healthcare Services
Rehabilitation Centres
Community Health Centres
Old Age Care Centres
Healthcare Institutions
Career Opportunities
Nursing Care Assistant
Patient Care Assistant
Ward Assistant
Home Health Assistant
Clinical Support Assistant
Hospital Care Assistant
Nursing Attendant
Healthcare Support Professional
> Note: This is an Autonomous Certificate programme intended to prepare learners for supportive roles in nursing care. It does not confer eligibility for registration as a Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Midwife (RM), ANM, GNM, or B.Sc. Nursing qualification. Certificate holders must work only within the scope permitted by applicable laws and under appropriate professional supervision where required.