Cert in Practical Nursing

International University of the Caribbean's Practical Nursing certificate prepares students to support patients who are sick, injured or frail, with an emphasis on promoting wellness and preventing illness. Coursework builds the clinical knowledge, hands-on skills and professional attitudes needed to assist under the direction of a registered nurse, physician or dentist, giving graduates a grounding in patient care that also benefits future pathways in nursing. The certificate runs for one year and eight weeks and is delivered through a combination of online study and face-to-face instruction, allowing working adults to balance coursework with other commitments. Entry calls for three CSEC or GCE subjects covering Mathematics, English and a Science subject, though a school-leaving certificate or a high school diploma is also accepted in place of those examinations. Graduates are prepared to work in hospitals, long-term nursing and residential care facilities, clinics and private offices, and other health settings that include industry and the armed forces, making the certificate a practical entry point into frontline patient care.