A pioneering shift in healthcare education is unfolding in Limbe as Anita Enoh, a seasoned healthcare professional trained in the United States, launches a transformative nursing assistant program tailored to international standards.
Through the Cameroon America College of Nursing Assistants, Enoh introduces a curriculum modeled after the U.S. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) system, with a focus on practical, compassionate, and professional care.
The program is designed to meet both local and global healthcare needs by equipping students with vital skills such as patient care, medication assistance, and emergency response.
“We’re not just training aides,” Enoh said. “We’re developing professionals who will raise the standard of caregiving in Cameroon and beyond.”
Students undergo rigorous instruction in areas like infection control, patient communication, nutrition, and end-of-life care—modules directly aligned with U.S. state-approved nurse aide training curricula.
The program is also closely partnered with Jolie’s Hospital & Home Healthcare Services, owned by Anita Enoh Takang; providing graduates with pathways into immediate employment in hospitals and homecare settings.
Classes run throughout the year, with multiple intake dates, and students are required to bring essential tools such as stethoscopes, thermometers, and uniforms tailored by the school.
With a growing demand for qualified nursing assistants, Enoh’s initiative is seen as a vital bridge between Cameroonian talent and international healthcare standards.
The Cameroon America College of Nursing Assistants relies on State-Approved Nurse Aide I Curriculum from North Carolina, USA, as its training standard for nurse aide students in Cameroon.
Originally developed by the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation, the curriculum is structured to prepare students for the U.S. Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation Program and includes modules on infection prevention, activities of Daily Living(ADLs) nutrition and fluids, body mechanics, mental health, restorative care, and end-of-life support, among others.
Each lesson to be taught in the Limbe campus includes PowerPoint presentations and handouts to support clear and consistent delivery by instructors. The curriculum emphasizes compassion, ethics, patient safety, and communication — key pillars in U.S.-based nursing education.
The adoption of this curriculum, under the leadership of Anita Enoh, marks a major milestone in raising the bar for healthcare education in Cameroon. In this light, Anita Enoh Takang is calling on the Cameroon government to hire Nursing Assistants to help nurses with ADLs instead of familyembers who have no knowledge about the domain.
The program not only equips students with globally competitive skills but also opens pathways for future healthcare professionals seeking to meet international standards.
The Cameroon America College of Nursing Assistants is committed to maintaining high ethical standards and is prepared to strip certificates from students who misbehave or violate the school’s code of ethics.
“We care about our certificates as well as the behaviour of our students even when they are no longer with us. That is why we follow them up after school to ensure they follow the values we represent,” Anita Enoh told reporters during a zoom meeting.
“If they misbehave after school, we immediately withdraw their certificates,” she added.
In partnership with U.S. nursing institutions, the college emphasizes a skills-based approach focusing on patient-nurse relationships. This practical training not only ensures quality care but also facilitates the recruitment of graduates into nursing assistants positions across the United States.
Recruitment for teaching positions at the Cameroon America College of Nursing Assistants is now open. Prospective candidates can register by paying a fee of 10,000 FCFA, while the full program fee is set at 100,000 FCFA. Classes are scheduled to commence on June 20th.
The World has been commemorating World Nursing Assistants Week from June 12th to 18th, under the theme ‘We Are the Champions.’ This week-long celebration recognizes and honors the crucial contributions of Certified Nursing Assistants in the healthcare system, bringing to the limelight their vital role in patient care. The Cameroon American College of Nursing Assistants celebrated assistant nurses over the weekend with the graduation of well trained new students. Their input in the job market will further strengthen the ranks of dedicated healthcare professionals.