Nationally Recognised Qualification
Graduate with a certificate from the National Open University of Nigeria — a credential that commands respect in hospitals, care homes, and private households alike.
Nigeria is growing older — and the need for trained, compassionate caregivers has never been greater. This course gives you the professional skills to make a profound difference in the lives of elderly people, and to build a rewarding career doing it.
Why This Course Matters
By 2050, the number of Nigerians aged 60 and above will more than triple. Families are turning to professional caregivers — but very few have received formal training. This is your moment to step in, step up, and build a career that truly matters.
Graduate with a certificate from the National Open University of Nigeria — a credential that commands respect in hospitals, care homes, and private households alike.
Demand for professional elderly care is surging across Nigeria and beyond. Trained caregivers are among the most sought-after health workers — at home and internationally.
Designed for real life. Study from Lagos, Kano, Port Harcourt — or anywhere — on your phone, tablet, or laptop. No need to leave your job or your family.
Elderly care is one of the most deeply human professions there is. You will go home each day knowing your skills brought comfort, safety, and dignity to someone who needed it.
Our curriculum is built for Nigerian realities — respecting cultural values around ageing, family roles, and community, while meeting global standards of professional care.
Developed with leading healthcare professionals, gerontologists, and community health experts — so what you learn is practical, current, and immediately useful.
The Impact in Numbers
Course Outline
Twelve carefully sequenced modules take you from the foundations of elderly care through to advanced, specialist practice. Each module is written in clear, accessible language — no prior medical background required.
Build individualised, evidence-based care plans that put each elder's needs, preferences, and goals at the very centre.
Understand the chronic and acute conditions most common in old age — from arthritis and hypertension to dementia and frailty.
Plan and prepare nourishing meals for older adults, managing dietary restrictions, swallowing difficulties, and hydration.
Speak, listen, and respond with patience and clarity — building trust with elders, families, and the wider care team.
Prevent falls before they happen and respond confidently when they do — protecting both the elder and yourself.
Master the life-saving basics: CPR, choking response, wound care, stroke recognition, and when to call for help.
The everyday techniques every professional caregiver relies on — from safe transfers and positioning to vital-sign checks.
Protect every client's rights and dignity, understand professional boundaries, and stay on the right side of the law.
Sharpen your eye for the subtle changes that signal something is wrong — and learn to report them clearly and early.
Support bathing, grooming, oral care and incontinence management with skill, gentleness, and unwavering respect.
Safely organise, administer, and monitor prescribed medications — spotting side effects and interactions before they escalate.
Care across Nigeria's many cultures, faiths, and languages — honouring each elder's traditions while delivering world-class care.
Who Should Enrol
You don't need a medical background or years of experience. If you have a caring heart and a desire to grow professionally, this course is exactly where you should start.
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Ready to Begin?
Applications are open. Enrol today and join thousands of Nigerians building the future of elderly care — flexible, professional, and deeply rewarding.
Questions? Contact our admissions team at info@supernanniesnigeria.com