Certificate in Ward Assistant is a 1 year certificate medical assistant program. This 1 year course trains the students in various medical related works of ward assistance. Ward assistant also need to perform non medical related work in hospital like helping other medical staffs in hospitals and other non-medical duties including housekeeping, food service and transportation, and ward, patient and office support.

Other works of ward assistant includes, to Assist in maintaining stocks of linen and non-medical supplies, Assist with lifting and turning patients and transporting them in wheelchairs or on movable beds, Clean rooms such as bathrooms, showers, utility rooms and offices, and clean interior windows, Mop and buff floors, vacuum carpets, remove rubbish and linen, clean all areas, Accompany patients who are ready to be discharged to the central waiting area, Transport equipment, X-rays and patient records between wards, departments and theatres and Assist in emergencies and patient restraint.

This program offers a wide range of opportunities to work both national and international. The need for the skills and knowledge in this field is growing day by day in the international market. Also, a Ward Assistant does works that are very wide in nature and healthcare facilities hugely require this support. As a result, the demand for Ward Assistant is in rise. Moreover, the Number of healthcare centres and Specialised Hospitals are growing every year, along with this the need for people with skills and knowledge in Ward Assistant with a certificate.

This certificate program is suitable for all students. Students interested to work in medical or medical related field can also choose this course. Students planning to do higher studies or research can also choose this certificate program.