Healthcare / Nursing Assistant
Provide safe, dignified basic patient care: vital signs, hygiene, mobility and accurate records.
35% theory · 65% practical
- For: Young women and men seeking healthcare careers; Hospital and clinic support staff
- You'll produce: Vital signs record
- Duration4–6 months
- Modules8 modules
- Learning modeOn campus · Hybrid
- EligibilityMatric (science preferred) or equivalent
- AssessmentPractical skills assessment
- Next batchDates coming soon
On Campus and Hybrid: Our Centres for This Training
Centres for this training are being confirmed. Ask a counsellor for the nearest one.
Show training fee
- On campusPKR 70,000or 3 × PKR 23,334
- HybridPKR 70,000or 3 × PKR 23,334
About This Training
ZEF's Healthcare / Nursing Assistant training is a practical programme of 4–6 months covering patient care, vital signs, infection prevention, mobility, hygiene, documentation and communication. You train in a skills lab and finish with a practical assessment.
Why 4 to 6 months? Every batch covers the same modules, practical work and assessments. Full-time weekday batches finish in about 4 months; part-time evening or weekend batches, and learners who need extra practice before the final assessment, take up to 6 months.
Benchmarked against the UK Care Certificate standards and the core clinical skills of US Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) programmes.
Training Outline
- 8 modules
- 8 hands-on tasks
1Role of the Nursing Assistant4 topics
Topics
- Healthcare teams
- Duty of care
- Ethics and dignity
- Working within limits
You Will Be Able To
- Explain the nursing assistant’s role and limits
Hands-on
- Role-play with a ward team
2Patient Care4 topics
Topics
- Bathing and personal care
- Bed making
- Pressure-area care
- Nutrition and fluids
You Will Be Able To
- Give safe, dignified personal care
Hands-on
- Personal care practicals on mannequins
3Vital Signs4 topics
Topics
- Temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure
- Oxygen saturation
- Blood sugar
- Recording and reporting
You Will Be Able To
- Measure and record vital signs accurately
Hands-on
- Vital signs practical
4Infection Prevention4 topics
Topics
- Hand hygiene
- PPE
- Cleaning and waste
- Isolation precautions
You Will Be Able To
- Prevent the spread of infection
Hands-on
- Hand hygiene and PPE practical
5Mobility and Safe Handling4 topics
Topics
- Positioning
- Transfers
- Walking aids
- Falls prevention
You Will Be Able To
- Move patients safely
Hands-on
- Transfer and positioning practical
6Documentation4 topics
Topics
- Charts and records
- Confidentiality
- Handover
- Reporting changes
You Will Be Able To
- Keep accurate records and hand over clearly
Hands-on
- Complete patient charts
7Communication and Emergencies3 topics
Topics
- Communicating with patients and families
- Basic life support
- Recognising deterioration
You Will Be Able To
- Communicate well and respond to emergencies
Hands-on
- BLS and deterioration scenarios
8Practical Assessment1 topic
Topics
- Supervised clinical practice and assessment
You Will Be Able To
- Provide safe care under assessment
Hands-on
- Final practical assessment
Who It's for and Eligibility
Who It's For
- Young women and men seeking healthcare careers
- Hospital and clinic support staff
- Carers who want formal training
- People exploring care pathways abroad
Eligibility
- Matric (science preferred) or equivalent
- Good health and a caring attitude
- Basic English reading for medical terms
Your Path Through This Training
- LearnAnatomy basics, patient care and infection control
- PracticeSkills lab practice on manikins and role-plays
- ProveA practical skills assessment
- PrepareCV, interview practice and care pathway guidance
- ProgressHealthcare and patient care assistant roles
What You'll Produce
Vital Signs Record
Temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure taken and charted.
Infection Prevention Routine
Hand hygiene, PPE and cleaning procedures demonstrated.
Capstone: Patient Care Scenario
A full care routine completed and documented in the skills lab.
Tools and Equipment You'll Use
- Digital thermometers
- Blood pressure monitors
- Pulse oximeters
- Patient manikins
- PPE and hygiene supplies
- Care record forms
How You're Assessed
An assessor observes you carry out care procedures in the skills lab against a competency checklist, including hygiene, dignity and records. Your result is Competent or Not yet competent, with a chance to reassess.
- Assessment 1After modules 1–3
- Assessment 2After modules 4–6
- Final assessmentAfter all 8 modules, for your certificate
Career Pathway
Roles in Pakistan
- Healthcare Assistant
- Patient Care Assistant
- Hospital Support Worker
- Care Assistant
International
- Pakistan hospitals
- GCC healthcare support
- UK/EU care pathways subject to approved qualifications/registration
Subject to employer, licensing, visa and qualification-recognition requirements.
Opportunities in Pakistan and Abroad
- 727,381Pakistanis registered for jobs abroad in 2024Source: BE&OE
- $38.3 billionsent home by overseas Pakistanis in 2024-25Source: State Bank of Pakistan
- 62%of workers going abroad in 2024 went to Saudi ArabiaSource: BE&OE
Where the Jobs Are
Live listings for “nursing assistant”. Opens the job site.| Country | Demand | Find jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | See live listings | Rozee.pk LinkedIn Indeed |
| Saudi Arabia | 452,562Pakistani workers who went there in 2024 | Bayt LinkedIn Indeed |
| Oman | 81,587Pakistani workers who went there in 2024 | Bayt LinkedIn Indeed |
| United Arab Emirates | 64,130Pakistani workers who went there in 2024 | Bayt LinkedIn Indeed |
| Qatar | 40,818Pakistani workers who went there in 2024 | Bayt LinkedIn Indeed |
| Bahrain | 25,198Pakistani workers who went there in 2024 | Bayt LinkedIn Indeed |
Overseas figures: all occupations, 2024, Bureau of Emigration & Overseas Employment (BE&OE). They show where Pakistani workers find jobs abroad, not vacancies for this training.
What the Same Job Pays Abroad
Official pay figures for nursing assistant roles in four countries that recruit skilled workers.
| Country and job | Pay (local) | ≈ US$ a year | ≈ Rs a month |
|---|---|---|---|
| USANursing assistants | US$42,260 a year (median)US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025 | ≈ US$ a year: $42k | ≈ Rs a month: Rs 979,000 |
| CanadaNurse aide | C$22 an hour (median)Job Bank, Government of Canada, 2021-2022 | ≈ US$ a year: $32k | ≈ Rs a month: Rs 744,000 |
| United KingdomHealthcare assistant | £25,000–£27,000 a yearUK National Careers Service, 2026 | ≈ US$ a year: $33k–36k | ≈ Rs a month: Rs 769,000–830,000 |
Employee pay before tax: medians, or starter-to-experienced ranges (UK). Hourly and weekly medians are shown for a full-time year (2,080 hours or 52 weeks). Converted at European Central Bank reference rates (6 Oct 2026) and Rs 278 per US dollar. Living costs abroad are much higher than in Pakistan. Working abroad is subject to employer, licensing, visa and qualification-recognition requirements.
Jobs in Each Country
Nursing assistant: how many people do this job, openings, the outlook and the usual way in, from official labour statistics.
- USANursing assistants
- People employed (2025)
- 1,558,700
- Openings a year
- 203,300
- Average pay a month
- US$3,520≈ Rs 979,000
- Outlook
- 3% (As fast as average), 2025–35
- Experience
- No prior work experience needed
- CanadaNurse aide
- People employed (2023)
- 296,900
- Average pay a month
- C$3,810≈ Rs 744,000
- Outlook
- Strong risk of shortage, 2024–2033
Counts are for the whole occupation in that country, not vacancies for ZEF students. Average pay is the official median (or the middle of the UK range) shown above, per month before tax.
Employers in This Field
Examples of organisations in Pakistan and abroad that employ people in this role. This is not a list of current vacancies: check each company’s careers page.
- Aga Khan University HospitalPakistan
- Shaukat Khanum Memorial HospitalPakistan
- King Faisal Specialist HospitalSaudi Arabia
- Cleveland Clinic Abu DhabiUAE
- Hamad Medical CorporationQatar
- NHS (National Health Service)United Kingdom
- BupaUnited Kingdom
Company websites, checked October 2026.
These are published national figures and market benchmarks to help you plan, not a promise of a job or income. What you earn depends on your skills, experience, employer and city. Subject to employer, licensing, visa and qualification-recognition requirements.
Questions
Will I become a registered nurse?
No. This training trains healthcare and nursing assistants, who support nurses and patients. Becoming a registered nurse needs a nursing degree or diploma and council registration.
Is there hands-on practice?
Yes. You practise in a skills lab with manikins and equipment. Clinical placements, where available, are arranged separately and depend on partner facilities.
Can this lead to care work abroad?
Some countries recruit care assistants, but they require approved qualifications, registration, language tests and visas. Your counsellor will explain these requirements honestly.
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