Applications for the one-year professional certificate program at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) School of Medical and Psychiatric Social Work are now being accepted for the 2024/2025 academic year. The program was founded in 1990 by LUTH’s Medical Social Services Department in response to apparent deficiencies in the teaching and training of medical and psychiatry social workers in Nigeria. The program’s curriculum is designed to adapt to the ever-changing demands of human society, with the goal of producing highly qualified social workers who can navigate the intricacies of health-related social work in a variety of contexts.
Admission Conditions
In order to be eligible for this revolutionary course, potential participants need to fulfill the following requirements:
- Educational Background: Graduate degrees in psychology, sociology, or social work from accredited postsecondary institutions are required of applicants.
- Work Experience: If a candidate has three years or more of experience in social work practice, even with a degree from another discipline, they might be taken into consideration.
Mission and Goals of the Program
LUTH’s School of Medical and Psychiatric Social Work seeks to educate professionals who will:
- Have a thorough awareness of the societal, cultural, and personal factors that affect health.
- Possess the clinical, critical thinking, advocacy, and community engagement abilities necessary to deliver top-notch social services in a clinical setting.
- This 12-month program focuses on implementing knowledge in practical settings to make a big difference in the field of health social work, in addition to academic learning.
How to Utilize
Here’s how to apply if you’re prepared to advance in your career:
- Go to the Admissions Page: Go to the LUTH Admission Portal first.
- Establish an Account: Provide your contact information and a working email address on the Account Creation Form.
- Get Your Account Activated: For your login credentials, check your email.
- Pay the Application Fee: N10,000 is the application fee, which can be paid now or later in accordance with the portal’s instructions.
- Finish Up Your Application: After your payment has been successfully processed, use your user ID to log in and complete the application for the program of your choice at https://luth.gov.ng/profile/.
Crucial Point to Remember
- Take a print of your application. Bio-data: Print off the online application bio-data once you’ve finished it. It’s required for the admission exam.
- Closing Date: To guarantee your spot, applications must be received within eight (8) weeks after the publishing date. Act quickly to avoid disappointment.
For professionals looking to expand their knowledge and improve the lives of those who are facing both social and health issues, this program is a great opportunity. Submit an application right now to become a part of a group of passionate professionals leading the way in changing the fields of medical and psychiatric social work.
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