Empowering the Next Generation of Healthcare Leaders
Healthcare Quality | Patient Safety | Digital Transformation
A 2-day, free certificate programme for medical, nursing, pharmacy, medical laboratory science, and allied health students across Southwestern Nigerian universities.
Duration
3 hours per day
2-day sessions
Format
Saturday & Sunday
Evening sessions
Time
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM WAT
Live online training
Location
Southwestern Nigerian Universities
Including Kwara State and surrounding regions
Credential
Certificate of Completion
Awarded after both sessions
A premier healthcare quality and transformation institution
Valdymas Health is the healthcare education and training arm of Valdymas Intelligence LLC, a healthcare quality consulting and digital transformation firm headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, USA. We build capacity for the next generation of healthcare professionals across Africa and beyond, equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and credentials to drive quality, safety, and transformation in modern healthcare systems.
Healthcare Quality Consulting
Education & Training
Digital Transformation
Patient Safety Excellence
Leadership Development
Multiple
Cohorts
Training programmes delivered
Global
Reach
Africa, USA, and international partners
Expert
Faculty
Internationally credentialed trainers
Why you must be prepared right now
Patient harm, preventable errors, and gaps in formal quality systems create an urgent opportunity for your generation to lead.
2.6M
Preventable patient deaths annually in Africa
WHO
40%
Of health facility harm events are preventable
Global patient safety evidence
80%
Of Nigerian hospitals lack formal quality systems
Quality systems gap
1 in 10
Patients harmed by preventable medical errors
Patient safety benchmark
The opportunity for your generation
Nigeria's healthcare system is actively seeking professionals trained in quality improvement and patient safety.
Digital health is reshaping clinical workflows, giving professionals who understand both medicine and technology a major advantage.
International health organizations, NGOs, and regulatory bodies increasingly require quality-certified professionals.
Healthcare quality credentials can strengthen your career profile from the beginning of practice.
Three pillars. One transformative programme.
Healthcare Quality
Foundational principles of healthcare quality improvement, standards, measurement, and monitoring of quality indicators.
Patient Safety
Core concepts of patient safety and harm prevention, including adverse events, near misses, and safe medication practices.
Digital Transformation
Introduction to health information systems, electronic health records, clinical data management, and AI in clinical care.
Designed for students across all healthcare disciplines
Medical & Dental Students
MBBS, BDS, and MBBCh students in clinical years who want to understand quality improvement, patient safety, and evidence-based clinical governance from day one of practice.
Nursing Students
BNSc and RN students learning to build safety cultures, report incidents confidently, and lead quality initiatives at the bedside.
Pharmacy Students
B.Pharm students focused on medication safety, rational drug use, and the expanding role of pharmacists in interdisciplinary quality teams.
Medical Laboratory Science Students
BMLS and MLS students learning quality assurance, ISO 15189 standards, and how laboratory data drives clinical decisions.
Physiotherapy & Allied Health Students
Physiotherapy, Radiography, Occupational Therapy, Health Information Management, and other allied health students integral to safe care delivery.
Why healthcare quality training is a career game-changer
This introductory training gives students a practical foundation for better clinical practice, stronger leadership, and future professional credentials.
Competitive career advantage in hospitals, NGOs, government agencies, and international health organizations.
A pathway toward global credentials such as CPHQ and FISQua.
Stronger readiness for leadership, management, and consulting roles.
A professional network across disciplines, institutions, Africa, and the diaspora.
Digital health fluency for AI, EHR systems, telemedicine, and technology-integrated care.
Practical frameworks for leading improvement initiatives that reduce harm and improve outcomes.
Healthcare in Nigeria and Africa is being transformed
AI & Digital Health Revolution
By 2030, AI-assisted diagnosis, digital therapeutics, and advanced clinical tools will be more common in leading African hospitals.
Global Quality Standards Adoption
Nigeria's NHQMS and international standards such as JCI and ISO are shaping expectations for teaching hospitals and health systems.
African Health Integration
Continental health workforce mobility can make strong credentials valuable from Lagos to Nairobi, Johannesburg, and beyond.
Health Systems Strengthening Funding
WHO, World Bank, USAID, and bilateral partners continue investing in African health systems that need quality-trained professionals.
Universal Health Coverage Push
Nigeria's UHC expansion requires quality-informed clinicians and administrators to design, lead, and evaluate programmes.
Academic & Research Opportunities
Early exposure to healthcare quality positions students for research, publication, and emerging academic roles.
Practical, evidence-based, and immediately applicable
Healthcare Quality Foundations
- Donabedian framework and IHI Triple Aim
- Structure, process, and outcome measures
- National and international quality standards
- PDSA, DMAIC, Lean, and Six Sigma basics
- Accreditation and institutional excellence
Patient Safety Science
- Swiss cheese model and human factors
- Near misses, sentinel events, and never events
- Incident reporting and just culture
- High-reliability organizations in healthcare
- Patient and family engagement
Digital Transformation in Health
- EMR and EHR implementation basics
- Clinical decision support and AI-assisted diagnostics
- Telemedicine, mHealth, and remote monitoring
- Data privacy, security, and healthcare cybersecurity
- Digital health equity in low-resource settings
Your training today opens doors tomorrow
Step 1
Valdymas Health Introductory Certificate
Step 2
HQPSTP Diploma Programme
Step 3
CPHQ Certification
Step 4
FISQua Fellowship
Three cohorts. All Saturdays and Sundays. All free.
Upcoming
Cohort 1
- Healthcare Quality Foundations
- Patient Safety Basics
- Intro to Digital Health
Mid-Year
Cohort 2
- Quality Improvement Methods
- Adverse Event Management
- Health Information Systems
Year-End
Cohort 3
- Clinical Governance & Leadership
- Patient Safety Culture
- AI & Future of Healthcare
Dr. Joshua Kolawole
MD, MBA, MASc, M.Ed., CPHQ, FISQua, PMP
Principal Consultant, Valdymas Intelligence LLC; Program Lead, HQPSTP
A physician, healthcare quality expert, and transformational leader with experience spanning clinical medicine, quality improvement, patient safety, digital health, and academic training across Nigeria, Africa, and the United States.
"Healthcare quality is not an optional module. It is the foundation of excellent, safe, and compassionate care - and every healthcare student in Nigeria deserves to be trained in it."
What we are asking of your student association
Officially Endorse & Promote the Programme
Share registration information through association channels including notice boards, WhatsApp groups, social media, and department announcements.
Mobilise Your Members
Encourage members to register for the June 20 & 21, 2026 session and set a clear association registration target.
Designate a Liaison Officer
Appoint a student liaison to coordinate with the Valdymas Health team, track registration, and support members before and during training.
Provide Feedback & Partner for Future Editions
Help improve each cohort and position active associations for priority slots or co-organizer opportunities in future editions.
What your association receives
3 simple steps to reserve your free spot
Step 1
Complete the Google Form
Submit your email, full name, phone number, institution, faculty, department, and level.
Step 2
Join the Telegram Group
After completing the form, you will be shown the Telegram group link for programme updates and coordination.
Step 3
Confirm & Attend
Attend both days of your selected session and earn your certificate upon completion.
The Mini-Capstone Quality Improvement Project
Outstanding participants selected by faculty may be invited to an Elite Track to lead a real-world quality improvement project with mentorship, recognition, and awards.
Elite Certificate
Certificate of Elite Proficiency in Healthcare Quality, Patient Safety, Digital Transformation & Healthcare Leadership
Assessment criteria
Award prizes
Learn. Grow. Transform Healthcare.
The healthcare system Nigeria's next generation deserves will be built by students who are trained, equipped, and ready to lead. Join us. It starts June 20 & 21, 2026.
Reserve Your Free Spot