The University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH), through the School of Social Development and Occupational Therapy (SOSDOT), in collaboration with the Medical Social Services Department (MSSD), is pleased to announce the commencement of a 2-Month Certificate Programme in Social Work Interventions, Instrumentation Therapy, and Social Care Services.
This professional training programme is designed to strengthen practical knowledge and hands-on skills in social work practice, therapeutic interventions, and social care delivery within healthcare and community settings.
Programme Overview
The certificate programme focuses on equipping participants with essential competencies required for effective social work intervention, patient support, rehabilitation, and social care services, particularly within hospital and allied health environments.
The programme is structured as a weekend programme, making it suitable for working professionals, healthcare personnel, and individuals seeking to enhance their expertise in social care and therapeutic interventions.
Programme Duration
- Start Date: 7th February, 2026
- End Date: 28th March, 2026
- Duration: 2 Months
- Mode: Weekend Programme
Course Fee
- β¦100,000 (One Hundred Thousand Naira)
Application Process
Interested candidates are required to obtain application forms physically from any of the following locations within UPTH:
- Office of the Coordinator, Neuro-Psychiatric Building, UPTH
- Medical Social Services Department (MSSD), UPTH
Enquiries
For further information and enquiries, please contact:
- 0803 336 5660
- 0703 211 8058
- 0703 443 7916
Commitment to Capacity Building
This programme underscores UPTHβs continuous commitment to capacity building, professional development, and the advancement of social care and therapeutic services within the healthcare system. Participants will benefit from expert guidance, practical exposure, and a structured curriculum aligned with real-world social work practice.
Interested individuals are encouraged to apply early, as spaces are limited.
