Personal Support Worker (PSW) Training in Nigeria

Home healthcare delivery system is a system of healthcare services delivered outside the traditional healthcare settings, such as hospitals, clinics and nursing homes. Home healthcare service allows patients to receive healthcare while remaining at the comfort of their homes surrounded by loved ones, which can facilitate their recovery and reduce their distress. An illness makes most patients not be able to accomplish activities of daily living (ADL). This is where the Home Health Aides, Personal Care Aides, Nurse Aides or Caregivers come in. They assist people with everyday tasks, such as bathing, dressing, cooking, eating, toileting, housekeeping, blood pressure measuring etc. Minor medically-related tasks are only carried out by Home Health Aides. Personal Care Aides may not carry our medically-related tasks. Ensure to adhere to the scope of practice in your country or U.S state.

Upon successful completion of the course assessment, you'll earn the esteemed Certified Professional Caregiver Certification (CPCC) from the American Caregiver Organization. This prestigious certification instantly establishes you as a globally certified Caregiver, opening doors for international opportunities. Furthermore, we're excited to introduce an additional option to enhance your credentials: the exclusive UK Certificate from Global Caregiver Academy UK. This means you can choose to bolster your profile with either the widely recognized CPCC or the distinguished UK Certificate, both of which hold immense value for your travels and CV on a global scale. Your journey to becoming an internationally respected Caregiver starts here.

The certificate is a US certification that is recognized globally. This certificate can help you meet business/employment requirements. National Caregiver certificate holders can start a new career in health and Safety irrespective of your background. There are no prerequisites to obtaining the certification.

The Caregiver, Home Aide, Nurse Aide course is best suited for

Those interested in exploring a career in home healthcare/ caregiving; who intend to work as home health aides(home health assistants), personal care aides, nurse assistants and certified caregivers.

Home health assistants and caregivers who want to improve their skills and basic knowledge on home healthcare as a form of continuing health education.

It will equip people who are personal caregivers of their loved ones with skills and knowledge needed for effective caregiving.

Those interested in having home health agencies.

Those sitting for a certification exam in home health aide, personal care aide, nurse aide or caregiver practice. This course will prepare you for the exam.

Chapter 1: Residents Rights

Chapter 2: Communicating Effectively with Residents

Chapter 3: Managing Personal Stress

Chapter 4: Preventing Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation

Chapter 5: Controlling the Spread of Disease and Infection

Chapter 6: Record Keeping and Documentation

Chapter 7: Service Plans

Chapter 8: Nutrition, Hydration and Food Services

Chapter 9: Assisting in the Self-Administration of Medications

Chapter 10: Social, Recreational and Rehabilitative Activities

Chapter 11: Fire, Safety and Emergency Procedures

Chapter 12: The Aging Process

Chapter 13: Assisting Residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

Chapter 14: Vital Signs

Chapter 15: Medication Types

Chapter 16: Oral Hygiene, Grooming & Bathing

Chapter 17: Skin Integrity

Chapter 18: Resident with Dementia & Alzheimer’s Disease

Chapter 19: Communicating with Residents Unable to Direct Self-Care

Chapter 20: Providing Services and Life Skills

Chapter 21: Managing Difficult Behavior-Residents Unable to Direct Self-Care

Chapter 22: Developing & Providing Social, Recreational & Rehabilitative Activities for Residents Unable to Direct Self-Care

Chapter 23: Risk Management, Fall Prevention and Ambulation

Epilogue: Closing Thoughts from the ACO

100% exam success guarantee

International accredited Certification by the American caregiver Organization (ACO) (USA)

Certificate is verifiable from the ACO website

Members will participate fully in the network of Health professionals

5 days intensive practical training

Free internship and experience support

Weekdays: 10:00am - 05:00pm (1 Hour Lunch/PM Documentary Break)

Weekend: Saturday 10:00am – 05:00pm; Sunday 1pm – 06:00pm

Lagos Training Centers:

Lagos Mainland**: 27 Moronfolu Street, Close to Unilag, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos

Lagos Island: 7 Brook Street, beside Campbell hotel, by Freedom Park, Lagos Island.

Port Harcourt Training Center: 21 Oil Field Guest House Close, off School Road by MTN Junction Elelenwo.

Abuja Training Center: House 67 Block 1A Kano street Area 1, Garki Abuja FCT. After Shehu Shagari mosque.

Student workbook

Training slides

Certified and Experienced Trainers

Conducive learning environment (AC and Free Parking Space)

During the final day of training, candidates have the opportunity to take the comprehensive exam, a pivotal step towards certification. For the National Caregiver Certification (CPCC) issued by the American Caregivers Organization (ACO), an exam fee of $120 is applicable. This fee, separate from the training cost, is to be paid directly to ACO.

As part of our commitment to offering diverse certification options, we are thrilled to present the Global Caregiver Academy UK (GCA) Certification, which includes three certificates within a single program. The GCA Certification, priced at $100, not only ensures a comprehensive skill set but also showcases your dedication to excellence across multiple caregiving facets.

Please be advised that neither the CPCC exam fee nor the GCA Certification cost is covered by the training fee. This separate structure allows you to tailor your certification journey according to your career aspirations.

Will I get a certificate

Certificate is issued at the end of the training. Ciel Consulting is accredited by the Department for petroleum Resources (DPR) as well as World Safety organisation (WSO) to carry out HSE Training and Certification. Certificate is recognized internationally across all industries. Certificate is acceptable for work/appraisal/career development and employment opportunities

Who should attend the training?

Working professionals who want to start a career in Health Aide and Caregiving, Undergraduates and Fresh Graduates seeking to upgrade profile, Health officers who need professional qualification to back up their experience Business owners that intend on offering Caregiver services and those who intend to travel abroad to work as caregivers.

Is exam fee included in the course fee?

No. The exam fee is not included in the course fee. You have to make payment for the exam separately.

Where can I do Caregiver Training in Lagos?

Ciel Consulting provides the best HSE Training in Lagos Nigeria. We have two offices in Lagos where you can do the training. Our Lagos Mainland office is 27 Moronfolu Street, Akoka, Yaba. Our Lagos Island office is 7 Brook Street, by Freedom Park, Lagos Island.

I want to know more about the training program. Whom do I contact?

You can join our live chat or call 08091592389. Whatsapp 08091592389