The Certificate in Family Caregiving Program is a community initiative aimed at supporting vulnerable groups, such as people with disabilities and older adults, by providing care and support that align with their specific needs and contribute to a healthy, psychologically supportive, and socially inclusive environment.
The Kingdom of Bahrain has ensured the protection and rights of vulnerable groups through its legislative vision, which emphasizes the national responsibility of caring for and protecting these individuals as valuable human resources. This is achieved through the development of governmental and community-based support programmes across Bahrain.
In line with this national vision and as a contribution to serving Bahraini society, this programme has been developed to educate and train participants on the essential skills required to care for individuals with special needs in their daily lives and support them in becoming as independent as possible.
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Target Group
The certificate is targeting high school graduates, including individuals who are planning to provide family caregiving services to vulnerable groups such as older adults and people with disabilities. It aims to equip participants with the skills needed to provide high-quality care and support individuals with special needs to live with dignity and independence.
Programme Aims
The programme aims to:
- Prepare community members to provide family caregiving and support for vulnerable groups.
- Ensure the provision of safe and comprehensive care for vulnerable groups by qualified and trained individuals through an accredited institution.
- Create job opportunities for community members to work as caregiver personnel for vulnerable groups.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate generalized knowledge and principles of providing comprehensive care to clients with different levels of dependency.
- Demonstrate basic skills of comprehensive care to clients with different levels of dependency.
- Demonstrate professionalism while providing care to clients with different levels of dependency.
Program Duration
- Two months, from September to November 2026
- Two days per week
- 5 hours per day during the morning period
Total Credit: 10
Programme Content
| Course | Theory Hours | Practical Lab Hours |
| Principles of Caregiving | 50 | - |
| Fundamental Skills of Caregiving | - | 50 |
| Total Program Hours | 100 Hours |
Teaching and Learning Methods
The program is delivered within a student-centered learning environment. Problem-based learning approaches will be actively applied through:
- Interactive discussions
- Practical training sessions
- Hands-on activities
Assessment Methods
Assessment methods include:
- Theoretical examinations
- Practical examinations
Awarded Certificate
A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to learners upon their successful achievement of assessments. At least 60% of an aggregate result is expected from the overall assessment items.
Program Fees
- 110 Bahraini Dinars
Admission Requirements
- High school certificate
- Proficiency in Arabic (spoken and written)
- Successful completion of the personal interview
