MEDSCHOLAR ACADEMY

Healthcare & Medical Training Programmes

Whether you're preparing for the MDCN Assessment Examination, building practical healthcare skills, or advancing your professional capabilities, MedScholar Academy offers structured, career-focused training designed to help you succeed.

Medical Licensing Preparation

Structured preparation for foreign-trained medical doctors preparing for the MDCN Assessment Examination.

MDCN Regular Programme
🩺 MDCN Regular Programme

MDCN Regular Programme

Structured group-based preparation for foreign-trained medical doctors preparing for the MDCN Assessment Examination.

14 Weeks Onsite & Online
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MDCN Private Coaching
🩺 MDCN Private Coaching

MDCN Private Coaching

Personalised MDCN preparation for individuals and small groups seeking flexible scheduling and focused academic support.

Flexible Schedule Onsite & Online
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Healthcare Professional Training

Practical healthcare training programmes designed to develop essential knowledge, skills and professional competencies.

Caregiving training
Caregiving

Caregiving

Foundational training in personal and non-medical care for individuals who want to provide compassionate support to those in need.

4 Months Diploma Onsite & Online
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Geriatric and Palliative Care training
Geriatric & Palliative Care

Geriatric & Palliative Care

Specialised training in elderly, geriatric, palliative and end-of-life care.

6 Months Advanced Diploma Onsite & Online
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Healthcare Assistant training
Healthcare Assistant (HCA)

Healthcare Assistant (HCA)

Comprehensive training in patient care and healthcare support for a range of healthcare settings.

6 Months Diploma Onsite & Online
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Nursing Assistant training
Nursing Assistant

Nursing Assistant

Professional healthcare support training for opportunities in countries where the Nursing Assistant role exists.

7 Months Diploma Onsite & Online
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Mental Health Assistant training
Mental Health Assistant

Mental Health Assistant

Training to support mental health professionals with patient care, emotional support and daily activities under supervision.

4 Months Diploma Onsite & Online
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Laboratory Assistant training
Laboratory Assistant

Laboratory Assistant

Practical training in specimen collection, sample preparation, laboratory safety and basic laboratory support.

4 Months Diploma Onsite & Online
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Phlebotomy Technician training
Phlebotomy Technician

Phlebotomy Technician

Practical training in blood collection, specimen handling, patient preparation and safe phlebotomy practice.

5 Weeks Certificate Onsite & Online
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Professional Skills & Short Courses

Practical short-format training designed to build essential healthcare, safety and community-support skills.

First Aid and CPR training
First Aid & CPR Training

First Aid & CPR Training

Hands-on training in CPR, first aid and emergency response for common medical emergencies.

3 Days Certificate Onsite
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Short professional healthcare courses
Short Professional Courses

Short Professional Courses

Two-day practical courses for caregivers, beginners, schools and allied professionals.

2 Days Physical & Online Certificate
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Programme Combinations

Accelerated Course Combinations

Complete two or more complementary healthcare programmes through one structured training pathway.

  • Caregiving & Phlebotomy
  • Healthcare Assistant & Phlebotomy
  • Nursing Assistant & Phlebotomy
  • Caregiving & Nursing Assistant
  • Caregiving + Nursing Assistant + Phlebotomy
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Programme Requirements

🎓 Healthcare Training Programmes

  • Healthcare Assistant
  • Nursing Assistant
  • Caregiving
  • Geriatric & Palliative Care
  • Laboratory Assistant
  • Mental Health Assistant
  • Phlebotomy Technician

✅ General Entry Requirements

  • Minimum of five (5) credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics (WAEC, NECO or equivalent).
  • Good proficiency in English communication.
  • Geriatric & Palliative Care applicants should have an appropriate healthcare background where applicable.

🩺 MDCN Preparatory Programme

For foreign-trained medical doctors preparing for the MDCN Assessment Examination.

🚑 First Aid & CPR Training

Open to all applicants. No previous healthcare background is required.

General Information

Application

Application Fee: ₦5,000

Attendance

A minimum of 80% attendance is required to qualify for the final examination and graduation for applicable programmes.

Internship

Clinical internship is mandatory for applicable programmes and may be completed at a MedScholar Academy partner hospital or another approved healthcare facility.

⚠ Important Notice

Healthcare support training programmes do not by themselves qualify graduates as registered nurses, medical doctors, medical laboratory scientists or other licensed healthcare professionals. Professional practice is subject to the laws, regulations and requirements of the country and role in which the graduate intends to work.