{"id":8541,"date":"2025-09-26T11:17:37","date_gmt":"2025-09-26T11:17:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/examkits.com\/blog\/?p=8541"},"modified":"2025-09-26T11:17:39","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T11:17:39","slug":"lead-city-university-launches-geriatric-care-certificate-programme-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/examkits.com\/blog\/lead-city-university-launches-geriatric-care-certificate-programme-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Lead City University Launches Geriatric Care Certificate Programme 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Lead City University has introduced a new six-week <strong>Basic Certificate Course in Geriatric Care<\/strong>, set to kick off on <strong>September 29, 2025<\/strong>. The programme is designed to equip participants with practical skills for caring for the elderly \u2014 one of the fastest-growing needs in today\u2019s society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why this course matters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Across Nigeria and globally, the elderly population is rapidly increasing. Families, hospitals, and community health centres now face fresh challenges in providing the right support. This course is tailored to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Equip healthcare workers and caregivers with <strong>hands-on geriatric skills<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve the quality of care for older adults at home, in clinics, or within communities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promote <strong>healthy ageing<\/strong> while preparing caregivers for dignified end-of-life support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike many academic courses, this programme prioritises <strong>practical knowledge over theory<\/strong>, making it immediately useful for everyday caregiving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Course highlights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Participants will gain exposure to critical areas of elder care, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The effects of ageing on the body and mind.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Managing common age-related conditions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nutrition, mental health, and social support for seniors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Palliative and end-of-life care strategies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community and home-based caregiving techniques.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Real-life learning through workshops, case studies, and group sessions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who should apply<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The course is open to a wide range of participants, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Primary healthcare workers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nurses and community health officers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Family members providing home care.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Faith-based healthcare providers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NGO and CBO staff involved in elder support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you belong to any of these groups, this training offers the skills you need to make a real impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits of joining<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>By the end of the six weeks, participants will not only receive a <strong>Lead City University-endorsed certificate<\/strong> but also gain:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Practical skills for immediate application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mentorship from experienced facilitators.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to professional networks and opportunities in geriatric care.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Greater confidence in caring for elderly individuals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Registration details<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Interested participants can register or make enquiries through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mrs. Anita Dabar<\/strong><br>Department of Public Health, Lead City University<br><strong>0808 490 5844<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final word<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are involved in elder care or aspire to improve your caregiving skills, this programme is your chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of older adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/examkits.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/LCU-Basic-Certificate-Course-in-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8542\" width=\"813\" height=\"1017\" srcset=\"https:\/\/examkits.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/LCU-Basic-Certificate-Course-in-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/examkits.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/LCU-Basic-Certificate-Course-in-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/examkits.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/LCU-Basic-Certificate-Course-in-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/examkits.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/LCU-Basic-Certificate-Course-in.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 813px) 100vw, 813px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also like to read: <a href=\"https:\/\/examkits.com\/blog\/lead-city-university-ibadan-unveils-2025-2026-academic-calendar-key-dates-students-must-know\/\">Lead City University, Ibadan Unveils 2025\/2026 Academic Calendar: Key Dates Students Must Know<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lead City University has introduced a new six-week Basic Certificate Course in Geriatric Care, set&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":4144,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[600],"tags":[19536,9833,19537,19538,9548,19539],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v19.13 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Lead City University Launches Geriatric Care Certificate Programme 2025 - Examkits<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Lead City University, Ibadan, has launched its 2025 Basic Certificate Course in Geriatric Care. 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