EIRA CNA students practicing bedside care under instructor supervision
2 yearsRs 10,000 / monthMatric or FA/FSc (any subjects)50%+ marksAge 18–33Punjab domicile required

Certified Nursing Assistant

2-year nursing assistant diploma with global hiring pathways. UK, USA, Canada, Germany, Saudi Arabia all actively recruit Pakistani nurses.

Career paths

  • Hospital nursing floors — medical-surgical, pediatric, ICU, ER
  • UK, USA, Canada, Germany, Gulf nursing recruitment programs
  • Nursing homes, long-term care, hospice and rehabilitation
  • Home healthcare and private-duty nursing
  • Psychiatric, military, school, and correctional-facility nursing roles
  • For FSc graduates: pathway to BSc Nursing and specialist certifications (not a direct route for Matric-entry CNA)

What you will learn

  • Year 1 — Fundamentals of Nursing
  • Year 1 — Anatomy & Physiology
  • Year 1 — Microbiology, Pathophysiology, Pharmacology
  • Year 1 — English-I
  • Year 1 — Islamiyat
  • Year 1 — Bedside skills — vital signs, ADLs, infection control
  • Year 1 — Hospital orientation rotations
  • Year 2 — Medical & Surgical Nursing
  • Year 2 — Pediatric Nursing
  • Year 2 — Community Health Nursing
  • Year 2 — Research Methods & Biostatistics
  • Year 2 — Patient advocacy, safety, communication
  • Year 2 — English-II
  • Year 2 — Hospital clinical rotations & board exam prep

Fees at a glance

  • Admission fee: Rs 20,000 Rs 10,000 (50% OFF IN AUGUST) (one time)
  • Monthly fee: Rs 10,000
  • PNC Registration: Rs 11,000 (at registration)
  • Board Registration: Rs 9,000 (after admission)
  • Board Exam: Rs 10,000 (before exams)

Monthly fee discount of 20% is also available for needy and meritorious students.

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