Ziauddin University

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

In today’s complex health care system, nurses require a diverse range of knowledge and skills to match with the increasing complexity of the health care system. The education must enable the nursing practice on a continual basis. The overall aim of the CNA programme is to produce nurses who can work with Registered Nurse (RN) in a multidisciplinary approach for nursing practice. This programme is intended to provide auxiliary nurses to graduate nurses for improvement in quality of patient care and lessen the burden of health care costs. It will also help to overcome the shortage of nurses, which is an acute problem at national and international levels.

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) programme is a two-year diploma programme that prepares students to provide basic patient care under the supervision of licensed healthcare professionals. 

This programme covers:

  • Patient care skills
  • Vital signs measurement
  • Mobility and transfers
  • Nutrition and hydration
  • Infection control
  • Emergency procedures Admission Policy
  • Qualification: Applicant must meet one of the following academic levels
  • FSc (Pre-Medical) with 45% marks minimum (Physics, Chemistry & Biology as compulsory subjects)
  • Matric (Science) with 45 % marks minimum (Physics, Chemistry & Biology as compulsory subjects)
  • Matric (Arts) with 50% marks, FA with 50% Marks
  • Age Limit: 14-35 years

Certified Nurse Assistants can work in hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centres, and home healthcare. They support nurses and doctors in patient care, making them essential in healthcare teams. With experience and further education, CNAs can advance to higher nursing roles such as LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) or RN (Registered Nurse).

CNA graduates will develop fundamental patient care skills, including assisting with daily activities, monitoring vital signs, and providing emotional support. They will learn infection control, basic medical procedures, and effective communication with patients and healthcare teams. The programme emphasises ethical patient care, safety protocols, and teamwork in clinical settings.

Academic Session 2025-2026
Program Duration: 2 Year Frequency 2025-2026
Admission Fee (Non -Refundable )  One Time 25,000
Tuition Fee Year I (Per Month 3500/-) Yearly 42,000
Tuition Fee Year II (Per Month 3500/-) Yearly 42,000
Total Fee 109,000