programs/COURSES
At MedScholar Academy, we offer specialized programs and courses to empower healthcare professionals, from licensure exam preparation to advanced training. Our curriculum is designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge needed for success in the dynamic healthcare industry, helping them confidently achieve their career goals.
Your Gateway to MDCN License!
MDCN - Medical
14 Weeks | Onsite & Online | Preparatory Program
Designed for foreign-trained doctors, our all-inclusive program equips you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to pass the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) licensing exam.
🔹 What You’ll Get:
- Complete Curriculum: Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, OBGYN, Community Health & Pharmacology
- Practical Skills Training: Clerking, procedures, radiographs, instruments
- Flexible Learning: Join onsite in Abuja or online from anywhere
- Expert-Led Sessions: Interactive lectures by experienced doctors
- 13,000+ Question Bank & full website access
- Weekly MCQs and topic reviews
- Mock Exams: OSCE + CBT simulations
📚 Study Resources: Students get access to soft copies of our exclusive learning tools:
- Tutorial Manual, Clinical Guide and The Picture Book
(Hard copies are available for purchase separately)
Class Days: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Tuition: ₦150,500
MDCN - Dentistry
14 Weeks | Onsite & Online | Preparatory Program
Tailored for foreign-trained dental doctors, this program prepares you to pass the MDCN licensing exam with confidence.
🔹 What You’ll Get:
- Full Curriculum: Preventive & Restorative Dentistry, Oral Surgery, Diagnosis, Pediatrics, Ortho, Prosthetics & Ethics
- Practical Dental Training: Clerking, procedures, radiographs & instrumentation
- Unified Learning: Online or onsite in Abuja – same expert-led experience
- Interactive Teaching: Deep dive into Nigerian standards with top faculty
- Website Access + 6,000+ Question Bank
- Quarterly Evaluations: Personalized academic feedback
- Mock Exams: OSCE + CBT simulations
📚 Study Resources:
Get access to high-yield lecture slides to support your learning.
Class Days: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Tuition: ₦175,500
Caregiving
4 Months | Onsite & Online | Diploma Program
Class Days: Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays
Overview:
This program trains students to provide compassionate, non-medical care to the elderly, children, disabled individuals, and those recovering from illness or surgery. Graduates will assist with daily living activities, basic health monitoring, and emotional support in homes and care facilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with daily tasks (bathing, grooming, feeding)
- Support medication routines and health monitoring
- Offer companionship and facilitate activities
- Perform light housekeeping and meal prep
- Aid in exercises under supervision
- Ensure a safe, comfortable environment
Scope:
Caregivers work under supervision and are not permitted to perform medical treatments or procedures.
Tuition:
- With internship: ₦279,500
- Without internship: ₦229,500
- Payment in 2 instalments (70% upfront, 30% after 1 month)
Includes: Coursework, manual (hardcopy), ID card, logbook, scrubs, recommendation letters, certificate & transcript.
Nursing Assistant
7 Months | Onsite & Online | Diploma Program
Class Days: Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays
Overview:
This program prepares students to support nurses and physicians in hospitals, nursing homes, and home care settings. Training covers patient care, vital signs monitoring, and basic medical assistance under supervision.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with hygiene, mobility, and feeding
- Monitor and record vital signs
- Support basic wound care and treatments
- Help with nutrition and hydration
- Provide emotional support
- Maintain cleanliness and infection control
Scope:
Work is supervised by licensed nurses. Nursing assistants do not give medications or perform advanced medical procedures.
Tuition:
- With internship: ₦398,500
- Without internship: ₦298,500
- Two instalments: 70% upfront, 30% after 1 month
Includes: Coursework, training manual (hardcopy), ID card, logbook, scrubs, internship, recommendation letters, certificate & transcript.
Phlebotomy
5 Weeks | Onsite & Online | Certificate Program
Class Days: Monday – Friday
Overview:
This program trains students in blood collection techniques and lab procedures for use in hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic labs. It emphasizes safety, specimen handling, and patient care.
Key Skills:
- Venipuncture & capillary blood collection
- Specimen labeling and transport
- Infection control & safety
- Patient reassurance during procedures
- Accurate documentation and reporting
Career Opportunities:
Hospitals, clinics, blood banks, diagnostic labs
Tuition:
- With internship: ₦184,500
- Without internship: ₦169,500
- Two instalments: 70% upfront, 30% after 2 weeks
Includes: Coursework, training manual (hardcopy), ID card, logbook, scrubs, internship, recommendation letters, certificate & transcript.
First Aid/CPR Training
3 Days | Onsite & Online | Certificate Course
Class Days: Weekdays
Overview:
This program trains students to respond to medical emergencies with CPR and basic first aid skills for both adults and children.
Key Skills:
- CPR for adults, children, and infants
- First aid for burns, cuts, fractures, etc.
- Emergency response for strokes, heart attacks, seizures
- Safety in emergency situations
Career Opportunities:
Ideal for healthcare, schools, sports, childcare, and workplace safety roles.
Tuition: ₦31,500
Includes: Course training, e-copy of materials, and certificate
Accelerated Course Combinations
Without Internship fees
– Caregiving & Nursing Assistant: 9 months – N449,500
– Caregiving & Phlebotomy: 5 months – N341,500
– Nursing Assistant & Phlebotomy: 7 months – N412,500
– Caregiving, Nursing Assistant, & Phlebotomy: 10 months – N560,500
With Internship fees
– Caregiving & Nursing Assistant: 9 months – N549,500
– Caregiving & Phlebotomy: 5 months – N401,500
– Nursing Assistant & Phlebotomy: 7 months – N512,500
– Caregiving, Nursing Assistant, & Phlebotomy: 10 months – N670,500
Tuition covers: Coursework, hardcopies of training Manual, ID Card, Logbook, Scrub, Recommendation letters, Certificates & Transcript
Program Requirements
Admission Requirements
For Diploma Programs (Nursing Assistant, Caregiving, Phlebotomy Technician):
- Minimum of 5 credit passes including English and Mathematics (WAEC, NECO, or equivalent)
- Proficiency in English communication
For Certificate in First Aid/CPR:
- Open to all; no prior healthcare background required
Application Form: ₦5,000
Attendance:
- Minimum of 80% class attendance required to sit for final exams and graduate
Internship:
- Mandatory for all diploma & certificate programs
- Can be completed at MedScholar partner hospitals or an approved facility of your choice
Disclaimer:
MedScholar Academy offers certifications, not academic degrees or professional licensure.
