ANCILLA HEALTHCARE ACADEMY

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about our healthcare training, admission requirements, fees, certification and career opportunities.

Duration 3 Months
Minimum Requirement SSCE
Programme Fee ₦400,000
Flexible Classes Evenings & Weekends
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The minimum educational requirement is SSCE, such as WAEC, NECO or GCE, or an equivalent qualification. Previous healthcare experience is not required.
No. The programme is designed to provide students with the knowledge and practical skills needed to begin a career in healthcare. You do not need previous healthcare experience.
The programme is suitable for secondary school graduates, job seekers, working professionals, career changers and individuals interested in developing practical healthcare skills.
The programme runs for 3 months.
The Academy currently offers training in:
  • Introduction To The HCA Course
  • Health And Social Care
  • ⁠First Aid
  • ⁠Community Health
  • ⁠Safeguarding/Child Care
  • ⁠Geriatric Care
  • ⁠Fundamentals Of Mental Health/Psychological Care
  • ⁠Dementia Care
  • ⁠Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)
  • ⁠Occupational Health /Therapy
  • ⁠Assisted Daily Living (ADL)/ Home Care
  • ⁠Palliative Care/End-Of-Life Care
  • ⁠Nutrition
  • ⁠Healthcare Documentation/Record Keeping
  • ⁠Medication Regulation
  • ⁠Basic Life Support (BLS)/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Ethical-Legal Issues In Healthcare⁠
  • ⁠Infection Control And Wound Care
Yes. The programme is designed to accommodate busy professionals. Evening and weekend classes are available to make it easier for working people to participate.
Yes. The programme includes flexible evening and weekend classes to accommodate students who have work or other weekday commitments.
Yes. The training is designed to combine relevant classroom learning with practical skills that can be applied in healthcare environments.
The programme fee is ₦400,000.
No. There is no application fee.
Yes. You can pay the programme fee in instalments. However, all outstanding fees must be fully settled before completion of the programme.
Yes. Students who successfully complete the programme and meet the Academy's completion requirements will receive the relevant programme certificate.
The programme offers certification associated with the Canada Skills Acquisition Council, as stated in the Academy's programme information.
The training and certification can strengthen your profile when pursuing relevant healthcare opportunities. However, employment abroad, visas, immigration approval or professional registration are not guaranteed. Individual countries and employers may have additional requirements.
No. Ancilla Healthcare Academy is a training institution and does not guarantee or provide employment after completion of the programme.
No. The Academy does not guarantee employment abroad, visas or immigration approval. Our role is to provide training and certification that can help you develop relevant healthcare skills.
It is suitable for people interested in healthcare support roles, including school leavers, graduates, job seekers, working professionals and people considering a career change.
The Academy currently operates from one training location in Lagos State. Please contact the Academy for the current training centre address and directions.
Yes, you can apply. However, our current training location is in Lagos, so applicants from other states will need to make arrangements to attend the programme in Lagos. We will announce additional locations when they become available.
Accommodation is not currently provided by the Academy. Students coming from outside Lagos will need to make their own accommodation arrangements.
First, create an account on the Academy website. After registration, log in to your account and click the Apply for Programme button on your dashboard. You will then be guided through the application process.
Your application will be reviewed by the Academy. You will be able to log in to your account to view your application status and receive further instructions.
Yes. The application process is separate from completing your programme fee payment. Applicants may use the application portal to submit their application and receive further instructions from the Academy.

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