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Frequently Asked Questions

Straight answers about admission, fees, classes, the learning portal, certificates and careers.

General

What is SafetyMeds Healthcare College?

SafetyMeds Healthcare College is a healthcare and medical training college in Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria. We train Healthcare Assistants and caregivers through practical weekend programs with an online learning portal, and we prepare graduates for jobs in Nigeria and abroad.

Where is the college located?

Our campus is in Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria. Live-streamed classes and the learning portal let you follow lessons from anywhere.

How long is the Healthcare Assistance Certificate?

It runs for 3 months, made up of 12 weekends: Saturdays 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM and Sundays 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM, a total of 120 training hours.

How big are the classes?

Each cohort is limited to 25 students so every learner gets supervised, hands-on practice.

What is the difference between the Certificate and the Diploma?

The Certificate covers the core Healthcare Assistant skills over 10 courses. The Diploma adds anatomy and physiology, pharmacology basics, wound care, palliative care, leadership and a research project across 20 courses, and prepares you for Senior HCA and Team Lead roles.

Admissions

What are the admission requirements?

For the Certificate: at least 5 credits in SSCE (WAEC, NECO or NABTEB) including English, age 17 or above, a valid means of identification, two passport photographs and a passion for caring. The Diploma also asks for Biology or Health Science, age 18+, and an interview.

How do I apply?

Create a student account on the website, choose your program and cohort, confirm the admission requirements and pay to secure your seat. The whole process takes a few minutes.

Can I study while I work?

Yes. Classes are held on weekends, and missed sessions can be reviewed on the learning portal. Attendance of at least 80% is required to graduate.

Fees & payments

Can I pay in installments?

Yes. The Certificate fee of ₦350,000 can be paid as ₦150,000 to secure your seat, followed by ₦100,000 for each of the next two months. Full payment students receive a bonus.

How do I pay online?

Pay by card, bank transfer or USSD through our secure payment partner, or make a direct bank transfer and upload the receipt. You will get access as soon as the payment is verified.

What does the fee cover?

Tuition and training materials, one set of scrubs, practical lab and equipment, First Aid & CPR training and certificate, your final certificate and transcript, 24/7 learning-portal access and job placement assistance.

Learning portal

How do I access live classes?

Log in to your student account and open Live Classes. The Join button appears shortly before each session and is available to students whose payments are up to date.

What if I miss a class?

Lesson notes, videos and materials remain on the portal, and recordings are posted for many live sessions. Ask your instructors any questions in the Q&A board or by direct message.

Can I chat with instructors and classmates?

Yes. The portal has a Q&A board, direct messages, cohort chat rooms and community groups.

Careers & JAPA

Is the certificate recognised abroad?

Our curriculum is benchmarked on international HCA, CNA and PSW standards and is designed to be understood by employers and agencies abroad. Final recognition is decided by each employer or regulator, and we support graduates with references, résumés and interview preparation.

Do you help graduates find jobs?

Yes. Graduates receive a recommendation letter and job placement support letter, résumé and interview workshops, connections to partner hospitals and care homes, and access to our alumni network.

How does the JAPA pathway training work?

Course 110 covers Canada, UK and USA pathways, recruitment agencies and how to avoid scams, IELTS tips, international résumés and mock interviews. Visa and licensing outcomes depend on each country’s rules.

How do employers verify my certificate?

Every certificate has a unique ID and QR code. Employers can verify it in seconds on the Verify a Certificate page of this website.

Still have a question?

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