Free Introductory Certificate Training

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

Who We Are

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

The Healthcare Quality Crisis

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.

Programme Pillars

Three pillars. One transformative programme.

1

Healthcare Quality

Foundational principles of healthcare quality improvement, standards, measurement, and monitoring of quality indicators.

ISO 9001JCICOHSASANHQMSQuality indicators
2

Patient Safety

Core concepts of patient safety and harm prevention, including adverse events, near misses, and safe medication practices.

Harm preventionIncident reportingNear missesSafe medication practices
3

Digital Transformation

Introduction to health information systems, electronic health records, clinical data management, and AI in clinical care.

HISEHRClinical dataAI applications
Who Should Attend?

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.

Benefits For Your Generation

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.

The Future Is Now

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.

What You Will Learn

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
Credentials & Career Pathways

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

Clinical Quality Officer
Patient Safety Coordinator
Health Systems Analyst
Global Health Consultant
Digital Health Specialist
Academic Researcher
2026 Training Dates & Schedule

Three cohorts. All Saturdays and Sundays. All free.

Upcoming

Cohort 1

June 20 & 21, 2026
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM WAT
  • Healthcare Quality Foundations
  • Patient Safety Basics
  • Intro to Digital Health

Mid-Year

Cohort 2

September 12 & 13, 2026
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM WAT
  • Quality Improvement Methods
  • Adverse Event Management
  • Health Information Systems

Year-End

Cohort 3

December 12 & 13, 2026
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM WAT
  • Clinical Governance & Leadership
  • Patient Safety Culture
  • AI & Future of Healthcare
Meet Your Lead Faculty

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.

Six Sigma Master Black Belt
DrPH Candidate, George Washington University
MASc in Healthcare Quality & Patient Safety, Johns Hopkins University
Author of Designed to Harm and Inside the Assessor's Mind
"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."
Partnership Proposal

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

Official Valdymas Health Partnership Certificate
Association members' certificates
Recognition in programme materials
Priority access to future editions
How To Enroll

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.

Complete the Google Form
Elite Track

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.

Selection
Cohort Grouping
Project Design
Screening
Awards

Elite Certificate

Certificate of Elite Proficiency in Healthcare Quality, Patient Safety, Digital Transformation & Healthcare Leadership

Assessment criteria

Effort & Thoroughness
Intelligence & Innovation
Public Health Impact
Scalability & Feasibility
Social Advocacy & Mentorship

Award prizes

1st Place: Cash prize, souvenirs, and Elite Certificate
2nd Place: Cash prize, souvenirs, and Elite Certificate
3rd Place: Souvenir pack and Elite Certificate
All Elites: Certificate of Elite Proficiency

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