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General Health Technician
Foundational clinical and preventive healthcare skills for front-line health service delivery across hospitals, clinics and community health centres.
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Master pharmaceutical dispensing, inventory management and patient counselling. Become the professional every pharmacy depends on.
Learn MoreCommunity Health Extension Worker (CHEW)
Nigeria's backbone of primary healthcare. Provide essential health services — maternal care, immunisation, disease prevention and health promotion at community level.
Learn MoreJunior Community Health Extension Worker (JCHEW)
Entry-level pathway into community health. JCHEWs assist in delivering basic primary healthcare under supervision in rural and urban settings.
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Protect and improve the health of entire communities. Study epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health and health policy in a practical Nigerian context.
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A swift, practical route into healthcare support. Work alongside doctors and nurses — taking vitals, maintaining records and ensuring patient comfort.
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Our fastest programme — 6 months to professional certification. Patient care, wound dressing, medication support and clinical documentation. Ideal for career starters.
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Flexible weekend schedule for working professionals. Safe delivery, antenatal care, postnatal care and newborn resuscitation without disrupting your weekdays.
Learn MoreCommunity Health
Community-based health interventions, disease surveillance, nutrition, school health and environmental sanitation for real grassroots impact.
Learn MoreScience Laboratory Technology
Diagnose disease with precision. Haematology, microbiology, clinical chemistry, blood banking and histopathology in our modern, fully-equipped laboratories.
Learn MoreParamedic & Emergency Care
Train to be the first responder who saves lives. Advanced life support, trauma management and pre-hospital emergency care with real ambulance ride-alongs.
Learn MoreHealth Information Management
Master EHR systems, medical coding (ICD-10), health data analytics and hospital information systems — the digital backbone of modern healthcare.
Learn MoreBusiness Administration
Combine business acumen with healthcare knowledge. Management principles, accounting, HR, marketing and entrepreneurship for healthcare organisations.
Learn MorePublic Administration
Government health policy, public sector management and administrative law for careers in health ministries, LGA health authorities and NGOs.
Learn MoreDiploma Programmes
Advanced training beyond certificate level across key health disciplines. Prepares graduates for supervisory and specialised roles in hospitals and public health agencies.
Learn MoreSocial Work
Bridge healthcare and community welfare. Support patients dealing with mental health, domestic challenges, addiction and chronic illness with compassion and professional skill.
Learn MoreReproductive Health
Address Nigeria's maternal and child health crisis. Family planning, antenatal and postnatal care, STI prevention, safe motherhood and gender-based health advocacy.
Learn MoreAccident & Emergency
Thrive under pressure in the emergency department. Triage, trauma management, resuscitation and surgical team support in life-or-death situations.
Learn MoreHND Community Health
The highest community health qualification. Lead health programmes, manage facilities and pursue direct-entry into degree programmes at partner universities.
Learn MoreOND Community Health
National Diploma in Community Health — the recognised stepping stone to the HND. Combines theoretical foundations with extensive clinical and community practice hours.
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Everything you need to know about each programme — career outcomes, requirements, duration and more.
General Health Technician
Programme Overview
The General Health Technician programme provides a solid foundation in clinical and preventive healthcare practice. Students acquire both theoretical knowledge and extensive hands-on clinical training through 12 months of practical attachment. The curriculum covers anatomy, physiology, first aid, patient care, disease prevention, primary healthcare principles and clinical skills laboratory sessions.
Career Opportunities
Admission Requirements
- WAEC/NECO SSCE with passes in 5 subjects including English and Biology
- Minimum of 2 credit passes in science subjects
- Age: 16 years and above
- Medical fitness certificate
- 2 passport photographs
Programme Highlights
- 12 months practical clinical attachment
- State-of-the-art skills laboratory
- Government-accredited certification
- Job placement assistance on graduation
- Pathway to CHEW / HND programmes
Pharmacy Technician
Programme Overview
Pharmacy Technicians are the unsung heroes of healthcare — dispensing medications, managing pharmaceutical stock, compounding medicines and educating patients on drug use. Our programme combines rigorous pharmacology training with real-world dispensary experience. Core modules: Pharmacology & Drug Classification, Dispensing Techniques, Pharmaceutical Mathematics, Drug Storage, Patient Counselling.
Career Opportunities
Admission Requirements
- SSCE / GCE with credits in Chemistry and Biology
- Pass in Mathematics and English Language
- Age: 16 years and above
- Medical fitness certificate
Why This Programme?
- Accredited by Pharmacists Council of Nigeria
- Fully equipped dispensary training lab
- Internship placement in top pharmacies
- High demand — growing pharmaceutical sector
Community Health Extension Worker (CHEW)
Programme Overview
CHEWs are the primary interface between the health system and millions of Nigerians. This three-year programme covers maternal and child health, immunisation, disease control, health education, environmental health and curative care. Accredited by the Community Health Practitioners Registration Board of Nigeria (CHPRBN). Progression pathway: CHEW → OND → HND → Degree.
Career Opportunities
Admission Requirements
- WAEC/NECO with 5 credits including English, Biology and Chemistry
- Age: 17–35 years
- Medical fitness certificate
- JCHEW holders: consider direct entry Year 2
Progression Pathway
- CHEW → OND Community Health
- OND → HND Community Health
- HND → Direct-entry B.Sc. programmes
JCHEW — Junior Community Health Extension Worker
The JCHEW programme is the foundational entry point into community health practice. Over two years, students are trained in basic primary healthcare, health education, maternal and child health, nutrition, immunisation and environmental sanitation. JCHEWs serve as critical support professionals at the lowest tier of Nigeria's healthcare system — often the only health presence in remote communities.
Nursing Assistant 6 Months
Programme Overview
Our flagship fast-track programme. In just six months, you'll be equipped with essential nursing assistance skills ready for immediate employment. The intensive curriculum covers patient care fundamentals, vital signs monitoring, basic wound care, medication administration support, infection control and clinical documentation. Perfect for school leavers and career changers.
Admission Requirements
- Minimum JSS Certificate or equivalent
- SSCE/WAEC preferred but not mandatory
- Age: 18 years and above
- Medical fitness certificate
Why Choose This?
- Fastest healthcare qualification available
- Immediate employment readiness
- Affordable tuition with payment plans
- Pathway to further health studies
HND Community Health
The HND Community Health is the pinnacle of community health training at Hephzibah. Building on OND foundations, this programme develops advanced competencies in health programme management, epidemiology, community health research, health systems strengthening and leadership. HND graduates are eligible for senior positions in health agencies and direct-entry into degree programmes at partner universities.
Advanced Modules
OND Community Health
The OND in Community Health (NBTE-accredited) is a comprehensive two-year National Diploma providing rigorous grounding in community health theory and practice — covering maternal and child health, environmental health, disease control, biostatistics and health promotion. Includes a six-month supervised SIWES industrial attachment. Direct pathway into the HND programme.
Science Laboratory Technology
2-year programme covering haematology, microbiology, clinical chemistry, blood banking and histopathology. Medical lab scientists underpin every clinical diagnosis. Careers: Hospital Labs, Research Institutes, Blood Banks, Public Health Labs, Pharmaceutical Companies.
Paramedic & Emergency Care
2-year programme covering ALS, trauma management, cardiac emergencies, obstetric emergencies, toxicology, triage and mass-casualty management. Includes ambulance ride-alongs and ED rotations. Careers: Ambulance Services, Emergency Departments, Disaster Relief, Military, Oil & Gas.
Health Information Management
2-year programme. Master EHR systems, ICD-10 medical coding, health data analytics and hospital statistics. In high demand as Nigerian hospitals rapidly digitise. Careers: Medical Records Officer, HIM Specialist, Data Analyst, Hospital Administrator.
Accident & Emergency
2-year specialised training for emergency care environments. Triage, trauma resuscitation, surgical assistance and critical care. Careers: A&E Technician, ICU Support, Trauma Care, Surgical Assistant, Emergency Response Teams.
Community Birth Attendant
6-month weekend-only programme. Safe delivery techniques, partogram use, obstetric emergencies, newborn resuscitation, breastfeeding support and postnatal care. Ideal for working professionals, community volunteers and traditional birth attendants seeking formal certification.
Community Health
2-year comprehensive training in community-based health interventions, disease surveillance, nutrition, school health and environmental sanitation. Make a real difference at the grassroots level. Careers: Community Health Officer, Public Health Worker, Health Educator, School Health Worker.
Public Health
2-year programme monitoring and protecting population health through epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health and health policy. Careers: Health Officers, Epidemiologists, Environmental Health Officers, NGO Programme Officers, Ministry of Health Officials.
Health Assistant
1-year swift route into healthcare support. Patient monitoring, clinical assistance and administrative support in hospital and clinic settings. Careers: Clinic Assistant, Hospital Orderly, Medical Secretary, Community Health Aide. Lowest barrier to entry of all our programmes.
Reproductive Health
2-year programme addressing Nigeria's maternal and reproductive health challenges. Family planning, antenatal/postnatal care, safe motherhood, adolescent health and gender-based advocacy. High demand through UNFPA/WHO-funded programmes nationwide.
Social Work
2-year training to support vulnerable individuals and families in health and social care contexts. Counselling, case management, mental health support and community mobilisation. Careers: Hospital Social Worker, Community Welfare Officer, NGO Officer, Child Protection Worker.
Business Administration
2-year programme blending business acumen with healthcare context. Accounting, HR management, business law and marketing for healthcare organisations. Ideal for hospital administration, healthcare entrepreneurship and government health agencies management roles.
Public Administration
2-year programme covering government and public sector operations, health policy, administrative law and public finance. Careers: Civil Servant, Health Ministry Official, LGA Health Officer, Policy Analyst, NGO Programme Manager.
Diploma Programmes
Our Diploma programmes represent the next step beyond basic certification. Offered in key disciplines including Community Health, Health Administration, Pharmacy and Clinical Sciences, Diploma holders demonstrate advanced knowledge and technical competence. Typically lasting 1–2 years, these are ideal for certificate holders looking to strengthen credentials before pursuing ND/HND qualifications.
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