🎓 Lukas Health Care Services Academy

Frequently asked questions

Your guide to professional caregiver training, certification, and courses in Nigeria

1. What is Lukas Health Care Services and what makes it unique? +

Lukas Health Care Services is one of the first fully integrated vocational schools in Nigeria dedicated to training professional and non-professional caregivers. We are a proud member of the Wellcare Group, the first professionally run homecare company in Nigeria. Our unique approach combines classroom theory with practical field experience.

2. What are the benefits of professional caregiver training? +

Well-trained caregivers prevent falls, injuries, and hospitalizations. They manage medications, take vital signs, recognize red flags, and act quickly during medical emergencies. They also communicate effectively with healthcare teams, ensuring no critical information is missed. Families feel secure knowing a trained caregiver is competent and trustworthy.

3. Who are the trainers and specialists at Lukas Academy? +

Our team consists of specialists in senior care including medical practitioners, family medicine doctors, geriatrics specialists, registered nurses, certified dementia specialists, certified assessors, and experienced administrators. You learn from the best in the industry.

4. How does the training program work? Are there exams? +

Our courses combine classroom work with practical field experience, offering comprehensive coverage of knowledge, skills, and core values needed for effective and safe caregiving. There are no final exams - instead, you graduate as a competent caregiver ready for the workforce.

5. What Health & Social Care courses do you offer? +

We offer over 40 courses including Autism Awareness, Dementia Awareness, Depression Awareness, Diabetes Awareness, End of Life Care, Epilepsy Awareness, Safeguarding Adults & Children, Mental Health First Aid, The Care Certificate, Person-Centred Care, Nutrition and Hydration, Infection Control, and many more - all CPD approved.

6. Do you offer Health & Safety training courses? +

Yes. Our Health & Safety category includes Basic Fire Safety, Fire Marshal, COSHH, Manual Handling, Working at Height, Ladder Safety, Asbestos Awareness, Display Screen Equipment, Electrical Safety, Lock Out Tag Out, LOLER, PUWER, RIDDOR, Slips Trips and Falls, Noise Awareness, PPE, and Working in Confined Spaces.

7. What Food Safety and Hygiene courses are available? +

We offer Level 1 and Level 2 Food Safety courses in Catering, Manufacturing, and Retail, plus Achieving Food Hygiene Rating Level 5, Introduction to HACCP Level 2, Allergen Awareness, and Supervising Food Safety Level 3.

8. Do you have courses for special needs and mental health? +

Yes. We offer ADHD Awareness, Autism Awareness, Children and Young People's Mental Health, Depression Awareness, Learning Disability Awareness, Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health First Aid, and Supervising Mental Health at Work.

9. Are your courses accredited and recognized? +

Absolutely. Our courses are approved by leading bodies including CPD, IIRSM, IOSH, Institute of Hospitality, Gatehouse Awards, IATP, and IFE. You receive globally recognized certificates upon completion.

10. What is The Care Certificate and do you offer it? +

Yes. The Care Certificate is a nationally agreed set of standards that detail the learning outcomes health and social care support workers need before working unsupervised. Our course (990 mins, CPD approved) covers all 15 standards at an affordable NGN22,000.

11. Do you offer First Aid training? +

Yes. We offer Emergency First Aid at Work (for Irish audiences), Emergency First Aid at Work Online Annual Refresher, and Paediatric First Aid - all approved by IIRSM and CPD.

12. What Business Skills courses are available? +

Our Business Skills category includes Alcohol Personal Licence Holder, Banksman Training, Cyber Security, Drug and Alcohol Awareness, Environmental Awareness, Equality Diversity and Discrimination, Licensed Premises Staff Training, Managing Occupational Health and Wellbeing, and Supervising Mental Health at Work.

13. What are the course durations and prices? +

Courses range from 20 minutes to 990 minutes. Prices start from NGN10,000 for Level 1 Food Safety up to NGN80,000 for Alcohol Personal Licence Holder and Supervising Food Safety Level 3. Most Health & Social Care courses are NGN20,000-25,000.

14. Can I try a course before buying? +

Yes! Most of our courses offer a "Free Trial" option so you can preview the content before committing. Visit our website and click "Free Trial" on any course to get started.

15. How do I purchase and access courses? +

Simply click "Buy Now" on any course page. After payment, you get immediate online access. You can learn at your own pace, anytime, anywhere. Our platform is efficient, flexible, and causes minimal loss of productivity.

16. Do you offer courses for working with children? +

Yes. We offer Introduction to Early Years Foundation Stage, Positive Handling in Schools, Lockdown Procedure in Schools, Safeguarding Children, and Paediatric First Aid.

17. What courses cover legal and compliance topics? +

We offer Mental Capacity Act and DOLS, Prevent Duty, Duty of Care, Handling Information in a Care Setting, Equality Diversity and Discrimination, CDM Awareness, and Understanding Your Role in Care.

18. Do you offer Construction and CSCS preparation courses? +

Yes. We offer Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment (leading to CSCS Green Card) and Preparation for the CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test - approved by ETA Awards and IIRSM.

19. How can I contact Lukas Health Care Services? +

You can reach us at 📞 07846968658 or email us at lukeautos@yahoo.com. Visit our website to explore all courses, start free trials, or enroll today.

20. How do I start my caregiving career with Lukas Academy? +

It's easy! Choose from our many courses, click "Buy Now" or start with a "Free Trial". Complete your training online at your own pace, graduate as a competent caregiver, and begin your rewarding career. Whether you want to start fresh or become a certified caregiver, we have options for you.

📞 07846968658 | ✉️ lukeautos@yahoo.com | Start learning today - become a certified caregiver!