Certified Nursing Assistant Courses in Saudi Arabia
CNA Course in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Learn Nursing Assistant Skills at Skills Zone
The Skills Zone CNA course prepares you for the everyday work of a nursing assistant: basic nursing care, moving patients safely, personal care and communicating with patients and families. Classes run one day a week at our centre in Al Murabba, Riyadh, over 6 to 8 weeks. Learners who complete the course and pass the exam receive a certificate from the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA). No healthcare experience is needed.
CNA course key facts
| Course | Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) |
|---|---|
| Fee | SAR 3,999 |
| Duration | 6 to 8 weeks |
| Class schedule | One class a week, on the day you choose (Monday to Sunday) |
| Next batch | Usually the third or fourth week of the month, once enough learners have enrolled |
| Registration | Open every day |
| Format | Face to face at our Al Murabba centre, with supervised practice |
| Trainer | Ms Mary, Skills Zone’s full-time instructor |
| Entry | Age 17 or over, with a high school diploma or equivalent (or studying for one), as AMCA requires. No healthcare experience needed |
| Certificate | Issued by the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA), a US certification body; renewed every 2 years with continuing education |
| Licence to practise | No. This CNA course does not itself provide an SCFHS licence or establish eligibility for professional registration. |
About Our CNA Course
The CNA course at Skills Zone Training Center introduces beginners and career changers to foundational patient care skills. Through classroom learning and supervised practice, learners develop confidence in supporting daily care, communicating respectfully and recognising when to report concerns to a supervising healthcare professional. The course emphasises patient dignity, confidentiality, teamwork and working within assigned responsibilities.
What you will train to do
A nursing assistant supports nurses with the hands-on care patients need every day. On the course you practise each of these under supervision:
– Measuring and recording temperature, pulse, breathing and blood pressure
– Helping patients wash, dress and groom
– Helping patients eat and drink, and recording intake
– Moving, positioning and transferring patients safely
– Infection control and keeping patient areas clean
– Noticing changes in a patient and reporting them to the nurse
– Communicating with patients and their families
– Keeping care records accurate and up to date
Training also emphasises patient privacy, confidentiality, dignity and preparing basic care supplies as directed. Nursing assistants must work within their assigned responsibilities under appropriate supervision. Completing CNA training alone does not authorise medication administration or clinical treatments.
How the CNA course works
1. Register any day, at the centre or on WhatsApp, and choose your class day
2. Your batch opens once enough learners have enrolled, usually in the third or fourth week of the month
3. Weekly practical classes in nursing care skills and communication
4. Supervised practice sessions with individual feedback
5. AMCA exam and your certificate
Who issues the CNA certificate?
The CNA certificate is issued by the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA), a private US certification body headquartered in Fairfield, New Jersey. AMCA’s nursing assistant credential is called the Nursing Assistant Certification (NAC).
- Who can sit the AMCA exam: candidates aged 17 or over with a high school diploma or equivalent (or studying for one) who have completed a related training programme.
- How long it lasts: every AMCA certification must be renewed every 2 years, with 10 continuing education credits.
- How an employer checks it: AMCA has no public search page. Certified learners log in to their AMCA account and download their transcript as a PDF to show an employer.
- What it is not: an AMCA certificate is not an SCFHS licence in Saudi Arabia, and it is not a US state nursing assistant registry listing.
Does a CNA certificate let you work as a nurse in Saudi Arabia?
No. Completing this CNA course and receiving an AMCA certificate does not qualify you to practise as a licensed nurse in Saudi Arabia. Nursing roles require recognised professional qualifications and the applicable SCFHS classification and registration. Eligibility for any healthcare support category must be checked separately against SCFHS requirements; it should not be assumed from the CNA certificate alone.
Where do nursing assistants work in Saudi Arabia?
Nursing assistants work in private hospitals, clinics, nursing homes and home healthcare companies. The private sector is where most non-Saudi nursing staff work: only 6.79% of private-sector nurses are Saudi, against 65.06% in Ministry of Health facilities (Human Resources for Health, July 2025, using the MOH Statistical Yearbook 2023). As of October 2026, no Nitaqat Saudization quota has been published for nursing.
CNA or caregiver course: which one?
| CNA course | Caregiver (CCP) course | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Support work in hospitals, clinics and care companies | Caring for one person at home, or care home work |
| Length | 6 to 8 weeks | 40 hours over 10 sessions |
| SCFHS licence | No | No |
Read the full comparison: CNA vs caregiver course in Saudi Arabia. For home caring, see the Certified Caregiver Professional course.
Who teaches the CNA course?
The CNA course is taught by Ms Mary, Skills Zone’s full-time instructor.
CNA course FAQs
How much does the CNA course cost in Riyadh?
The Skills Zone CNA course costs SAR 3,999. Message us on WhatsApp on +966 55 719 7704 to ask about payment options and the next batch date.
How long is the CNA course?
The CNA course takes 6 to 8 weeks, with one class a week on the day you choose, Monday to Sunday. All training takes place at our Al Murabba centre in Riyadh.
When does the next CNA batch start?
New CNA batches usually start in the third or fourth week of each month. A batch opens once enough learners have enrolled for that class day, so the exact date is confirmed when you register. Registration is open every day.
Is the CNA course online?
No. The CNA course is taught face to face at our centre in Al Murabba, Riyadh, because most of it is supervised practical training in patient handling and personal care.
Does the CNA course give me an SCFHS licence?
No. The Saudi Commission for Health Specialties has no licence category for nursing assistants; its nursing categories are Nursing Technician and Nursing Specialist only. The CNA course gives you practical skills and a certificate from the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA), a US certification body.
Do I need healthcare experience to join?
No healthcare experience is needed. The CNA course is open to school leavers and career changers who want to work in patient care.
Will Skills Zone find me a job after the course?
No. Skills Zone does not provide, refer learners to, or guarantee employment after any course. Nursing assistants are hired directly by private hospitals, clinics, nursing homes and home care companies, each with its own requirements.
Start Your Patient Care Learning Journey with Skills Zone
Interested in developing foundational care skills? Contact Skills Zone Training Center to discuss our CNA course, practical learning activities, and certification arrangements. Tell us about your education and career goals so we can help you understand the course and the further requirements you may need to meet for your intended role.
Message Us on WhatsApp +966 55 719 7704Please note: Skills Zone Training Center provides training only. We do not provide or guarantee employment, job referrals, visas or licences.
Sources: SCFHS professional classification; American Medical Certification Association (amcaexams.com)
