Registration Form - Basic Certificate Course in Geriatric Care
Cohort II & III 2026
Basic Certification Course in Geriatric Care
Course Overview
The Certificate Course in Geriatric Care is a 6-week intensive training organized by Lead City University Teaching Hospital to equip healthcare professionals and caregivers with the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to deliver high-quality care to older adults.
Duration: 6 weeks intensive training
Format: Available both On-Site and Online
Focus: Practical skills and knowledge for high-quality elderly care
Course Schedule
Two cohorts are available for the 2026 session. Choose the schedule that best fits your availability:
Cohort II
19th January 2026 – 28th February 2026
6 weeks intensive training
Cohort III
2nd March 2026 – 11th April 2026
6 weeks intensive training
Course Objectives
Participants will learn to:
- Understand core principles of Geriatric Medicine
- Distinguish normal aging from disease
- Conduct basic geriatric assessments
- Implement evidence-based management strategies
- Apply family-centred and multidisciplinary approaches
- Enhance communication with older adults and caregivers
- Promote healthy aging, functional independence and quality of life
Target Audience
This course is suitable for:
- Primary Healthcare Workers (Doctors, Nurses, CHOs, CHEWs)
- Family Physicians / General Practitioners
- Medical Officers in Public and Private Facilities
- Physician Assistants & Clinical Assistants
- Pharmacists & Pharmacy Technicians
- Physiotherapists & Rehabilitation Specialists
- Caregivers and Homecare Providers
- Social Workers / Community Health Advocates
- Health Sciences Students with interest in elderly care
Course Outcomes
At the end of the training, participants will be able to:
- Conduct standard geriatric assessments confidently.
- Differentiate normal aging from pathology and identify red flags early.
- Develop simple, patient-centred care plans for common geriatric problems
- Counsel older adults and caregivers on lifestyle, safety, medication adherence, physical activity, and nutrition.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary care and make appropriate specialist referrals
- Demonstrate improved communication, empathy and patient engagement skills especially in cognitively impaired or emotionally vulnerable older adults.
Payment Information
Fees for this programme should be paid to Lead City University's account with GTBank:
Bank: GTBank
Account No: 0029591261
Application Processing Fee: ₦10,000
Tuition Fee: ₦200,000 (On Site or Online)
Required Documents
Please prepare the following documents before registration:
- A passport photograph on white background, (not exceeding 10MB in size)
- Proof of payment (receipt) for Application Processing of ₦10,000
- Proof of payment (receipt) for Tuition fee of ₦200,000 (On Site or Online)
To finalize your enrollment in the Basic Certificate Course in Geriatric Care, please download the required documents. We're excited to have you join us on this learning journey!
Download Required Documents