Entry Requirements for Nursing Programmes

2020/2021 INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATIONS INTO HEALTH TRAINING INSTITUTIONS MINISTRY OF HEALTH The Ministry of Health wishes to inform the general public the online admissions portal for the 2020/2021 academic year will officially open from Monday 17th February, 2020 to Saturday 30th May, 2020. Applications are invited from qualified candidates for entry into any of the Public Health Training Institutions in Ghana. Applicants must: 1. Purchase application codes from any Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) or Ghana Commercial Bank (GCB) branch at a cost of One Hundred Ghana Cedis (GH¢100.00). (This includes the cost of verification of results, SMS alerts and all other correspondence). NB: i. All purchased vouchers are valid up to 10th June, 2020 if not used. ii. No postage envelopes are required as all correspondence will be via SMS or E-mail. 2. Upon payment, applicants will receive a voucher giving them a unique PIN and Serial Number. 3. Have a dedicated phone number and a personal valid e-mail address for all correspondence. [Please NOTE: Do not use email address of relations] 4. You will need you residential and Ghana Post Digital Address 5. Use the PIN code and Serial to access the application form online at <a href="/goto?url=https://healthtraining.gov.gh/" target="_blank">https://healthtraining.gov.gh </a>6. Note that the online registration form is accessible only by the PIN and self-created password. 7. Follow the instructions carefully and fill the relevant stages of the admission process once the online application is opened. 8. Use the PIN and Serial Number to track the status of the admission process. 9. Note that only Applicants who meet admission requirements will be invited to attend a competitive interview at the school of choice. 1YOU CAN VISIT ANY OF OUR HEALTH TRAINING INSTITUTIONS NEARBY FOR ASSISTANCE IN THE FILLING OF YOUR FORM. NOTE: WRONG FILLING OF THE FORM WILL AFFECT YOUR ADMISSION. 2.0. NURSING PROGRAMMES 2.1 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR NURSING PROGRAMMES 2.1.1 Auxiliary Programmes 1. . Nurse Assistant Clinical (NAC ) 2. Nurse Assistant Preventive (NAP) Table 5: Requirements for Auxiliary Programmes ENTRY REQUIREMEN ENTRY REQUIREMENTS <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">WASSCE </li><li style="flex:1">SSSCE </li></ul>Age 16 - 35 years Overall Aggregate A cut off aggregate score of Forty Eight (48) or better in six subjects, comprising 3 core and 3 elective subjects. A cutoff aggregate score of Thirty <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">(30) or </li><li style="flex:1">better in six subjects, </li></ul>comprising 3 core and 3 elective subjects. Core Subjects and Minimum Grades AT LEAST Passes (A-E) in three AT LEAST credits (A1-E8) in three core subjects core Mathematics <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">subjects. </li><li style="flex:1">.e. </li></ul>and English, Integrated i.e English, Mathematics and Integrated Science. Science. Elective Subjects and Minimum AT LEAST passes (A1-E8) in three AT LEAST passes (A-E) in three <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Elective subjects </li><li style="flex:1">Elective subjects </li></ul>Grades 2.1.1 Diploma Programmes Diploma Nursing programmes offered in Health Training Institutions are as follows: 1. Registered General Nursing 2. Registered Mental Nursing 3. Registered Midwifery (Females only) 4. Registered Community Health Nursing Table 6: Requirements for Basic Nursing Programmes ENTRY REQUIREMENTS <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">WASSCE </li><li style="flex:1">SSCE </li></ul>Age 16 - 35 years 2<ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Overall Aggregate </li><li style="flex:1">An aggregate score of thirty (30) or An aggregate score of Twenty Four </li></ul>better in six subjects, comprising 3 core (24) or better in six subjects, <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">and 3 elective subjects. </li><li style="flex:1">comprising 3 core and 3 elective </li></ul>subjects. Credits (A- D) in three Core Subjects Credits (A1 - C6) in three Core Subjects i.e. Core Subjects and Minimum i.e. English, Mathematics and Integrated English, Mathematics and Integrated Grades <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Science. </li><li style="flex:1">Science. </li></ul>Elective Subjects and Minimum Grades Credits (A1 - C6) in three Elective Subjects. Credits (A - D) in three Electives Subjects. 2.1.3 Post Basic Programmes (BSc) Requirements for Post Basic Nursing and Midwifery Programmes vary according to the programme of study. Programme specific requirements are given in Table 7 below. Age: Not more than 50 years, Subject to medical fitness. Table 7: Programme Specific Requirements for Post Basic programmes <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">PROGRAMME </li><li style="flex:1">SERVICE REQUIREMENT </li><li style="flex:1">QUALIFICATION REQUIRED </li></ul>Peri-Operative Nursing Critical Care Nursing a.Mandatory one year Rotation/Internship/National Service b.Three years' experience in a relevant Basic area OR two (2) years' work experience upon a request from a facility after internship. RGN Physician Assistants ENT Nursing RMN RM Ophthalmic (BSc) RCN Public Health Nursing (BSc) <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">a.Mandatory one (1) year </li><li style="flex:1">RGN </li></ul>RMN RM Rotation/Internship/National Service b.Three (3) years' experience in a relevant Basic area OR two (2) years' work experience upon a request from a facility after internship. RCN Post NAC/NAP Midwifery (BSc) Anesthesia Nurse Assistant Preventive (NAP) Nurse Assistant Clinical (NAC) a At least three (3) years' experience in a relevant Auxiliary area. <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">a.At least one (1) year </li><li style="flex:1">General Nurse </li></ul>Rotation/Internship/National Service Physician Assistant (Medical) b.Two (2) years' experience in a relevant Basic area OR one (1) year work experience upon a request from a facility after internship. 3BSc Environmental Health a.Products from Accra School of Hygiene. Possess Diploma in Environmental Health from KNUST, Kumasi Possess WAHEB/GHAHEB Pure Science WASSCE b.WASSCE students with Pure Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) ALLIED HEALTH PROGRAMMES 3.1 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 3.1.1 Certificate Programmes 1. Environmental Health (HO AND TAMALE SCHOOLS OF HYGIENE) Table 7: Requirements for Auxiliary Programmes ENTRY REQUIREMENTS <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">WASSCE </li><li style="flex:1">SSSCE </li></ul>Age 16 - 35 years <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Overall Aggregate </li><li style="flex:1">A cut off aggregate score of Forty A cutoff aggregate score of </li></ul>Thirty Six (36) or better in six (6) subjects, comprising three (3) core and three (3) Eight (48) or better in six (6) subjects, comprising three (3) core and three (3) elective Core Subjects and Minimum AT LEAST credits (A1-E8) in three (3) AT LEAST Passes (A-E) in three (3) core subjects core subjects i.e. English, Mathematics andi.e English, Mathematics and Integrated Science. Integrated Science. Elective Subjects and Minimum AT LEAST passes (A1-E8) in three (3) AT LEAST passes (A-E) in three (3) Grades <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Elective subjects </li><li style="flex:1">Elective subjects </li></ul>Grades 3.1.2 Diploma Programmes 1. Environmental Health (Diploma) 2. Technical Officer (Dental Technology) 3. Occupational Therapy 4. Physiotherapy 5. Community Nutrition 6. Health Informatics 7. Prosthesis and Orthotic Technology 8. Optical Technology Table 8: Requirements for Diploma Programmes ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 4<ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">WASSCE </li><li style="flex:1">SSCE </li></ul>Age 16 - 35 years <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Overall Aggregate </li><li style="flex:1">An aggregate score of thirty Six (36) An aggregate score of Twenty </li></ul>or better in six (6) subjects, Four (24) or better in six (6) comprising thee (3) core and three subjects, comprising three (3) <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">(3) elective subjects. </li><li style="flex:1">core and three (3) elective </li></ul>subjects. Core Subjects and Minimum Grades Credits (A1 - C6) in three (3) Core Credits (A- D) in three (3) Core Subjects i.e. English, Mathematics and Integrated Science. Subjects i.e. English, Mathematics and Integrated Science. Elective Subjects and Minimum Grades Credits (A1 - C6) in three (3) ElectiveCredits (A - D) in three (3) Electives Subjects. Subjects. COLLEGE OF HEALTH, KINTAMPO (CoHK) The College of Health and Wellbeing, Kintampo, formerly known as the Rural Health Training School runs about fourteen (14) different programmes. These programmes range from Certificate (Auxiliary) through to the Bachelors level and cover both preventive and curative health care. Some of the programmes are direct entry programmes (for SSSCE graduates) whilst others are Post basic Entry Programmes (for serving officers). 4.1 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 4.1.1 Certificate (Auxiliary) Programmes 1. Field Technician (Community Health) 2. Health Records Management Table 10: Requirements for Certificate Programmes ENTRY REQUIREMENTS <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">WASSCE </li><li style="flex:1">SSSCE </li></ul>Age 16 - 35 years <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Overall Aggregate </li><li style="flex:1">A cutoff aggregate score of Forty Eight A cutoff aggregate score of </li></ul>(48) or better in six (6) subjects,Thirty Six (36) or better in six comprising three (3) core and three (3)(6) subjects, comprising three (3) <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">elective subjects. </li><li style="flex:1">core and three (3) elective </li></ul>subjects. Core Subjects and Minimum AT LEAST credits (A1-E8) in three (3) AT LEAST Passes (A-E) in three (3) core subjects core subjects i.e. English, Mathematics andi.e English, Mathematics and Integrated Science. Integrated Science. Elective Subjects and Minimum AT LEAST passes (A1-E8) in three (3) AT LEAST passes (A-E) in three (3) Elective subjects Elective subjects Grades Grades 54.1.2 Diploma Programmes Requirements for entry into these programmes vary according to the programme offered. •••Direct Entry (using SSSCE or WASSCE) Programmes requiring General Science as an elective Direct Entry (using SSSCE or WASSCE) Programmes which do not require General Science as an elective Post Basic Entry (for serving officers) 1. Direct Entry Diploma Programmes a. Programmes Requiring General Science as an Elective 1. Technical Officer (Medical Laboratory Technology) Table 11: Requirements for Programmes which require General Science as an Elective ENTRY REQUIREMENTS <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">WASSCE </li><li style="flex:1">SSCE </li></ul>Age 16 - 35 years <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Overall Aggregate </li><li style="flex:1">An aggregate score of thirty (30) or An aggregate score of Twenty Four </li></ul>better in six (6) subjects,(24) or better in six (6) subjects, comprising three (3) core and threecomprising three (3) core and three <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">(3) elective subjects. </li><li style="flex:1">(3) elective subjects. </li></ul>Core Subjects and Minimum Grades Credits (A1 - C6) in three (3) Core Credits (A- D) in three (3) Core Subjects i.e. English, Mathematics Subjects i.e. and Integrated Science. English, Mathematics and Integrated Science. Elective Subjects and Minimum Credits (A1 - C6) in three (3) Credits (A- D) in three (3) Science <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Science </li><li style="flex:1">Elective </li></ul>Grades Elective Subjects. i.e. Biology, Physics, Chemistry Subjects. i.e. Biology, Physics, Chemistry Programmes which do NOT Require General Science as an Elective 1. Technical Officer (Health Information Option) 2. Technical Officer (Community Health - Disease Control& Surveillance Option) 3. Technical Officer (Community Health- Nutrition Option) 4. Technical Officer (Health Promotion and Social Marketing Option) - Direct Entry 5. Technical Officer (Registered Dental Surgery Assistant) Table 12: Requirements for Programmes which do NOT require General Science as an Elective ENTRY REQUIREMENTS <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">WASSCE </li><li style="flex:1">SSCE </li></ul>Age 16 - 35 years <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Overall Aggregate </li><li style="flex:1">An aggregate score of thirty six (36) or An aggregate score of Twenty Four </li></ul>better in six (6) subjects, comprising three (24) or better in six (6) subjects, <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">(3) core and three (3) elective subjects. </li><li style="flex:1">comprising three (3) core and three (3) </li></ul>elective subjects. 6Core Subjects and Minimum Credits (A1 - C6) in three (3) Core Credits (A- D) in three (3) Core Subjects i.e. English, Mathematics and Integrated Science. Subjects i.e. Grades English, Mathematics and Integrated Science. Elective Subjects and Minimum Grades Credits (A1 - C6) in three (3) Elective Subjects. Credits (A - D) in three (3) Electives Subjects. 2. Post Basic Entry Programmes 1. Technical Officer (Health Information Option) 2. Technical Officer (Community Health - Disease Control & Surveillance Option) 3. Technical Officer (Community Health- Nutrition Option) 4. Technical Officer (Health Promotion and Social Marketing Option) 5. Community Mental Health Age: Not more than 50 years, Subject to medical fitness <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">PROGRAMME </li><li style="flex:1">SERVICE REQUIREMENT </li><li style="flex:1">QUALIFICATION </li></ul>REQUIRED Technical Officer (Health Information Option) a. At least one (1) year Technical Officer (Community Health - <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Certificate as a </li><li style="flex:1">Rotation/Internship/National </li></ul>Service Disease Control& Surveillance Option) Technical Officer (Community Health- 1.Field Technician b. Two (2) years' experience in a relevant Basic area OR one (1) year work experience upon a request from a facility after internship. 2.Nurse Assistant Preventive Nutrition Option) (NAP) Technical Officer (Health Promotion and Social Marketing Option) 3.Nurse Assistant Clinical (NAC) Technical Officer (Dental Surgery) <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Community Mental Health </li><li style="flex:1">4.Health Records </li></ul>Assistant 4.1.4 Diploma Community Mental Health – Two (2) Years (Previously Community Mental Health – One (1) year) Table 13: Requirements for Diploma Community Mental Health <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">PROGRAMME </li><li style="flex:1">SERVICE REQUIREMENT </li><li style="flex:1">QUALIFICATION REQUIRED </li></ul>7Certificate as a 1. Field Technician A practicing officer and must have served two (2) years minimum in deprived areas or three years minimum in nondeprived areas. 2. Nurse Assistant Preventive <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">(NAP) </li><li style="flex:1">Community Mental Health </li></ul>3. Nurse Assistant Clinical (NAC) 4. Health Records Assistant 5. Environmental Health NB: Foreign students may be considered for admission if they hold qualification equivalent to those stated above, proved they are proficient in English, Equivalent qualifications include; A-levels, High School Certificate. Applicants will be required to pass an entrance examination before gaining admission to the programme. Direct Entry BSc. Physician Assistant (Medical) - (Four) 4 years Table 14: Requirements for Direct Entry BSc. Physician Assistant (Medical) ENTRY REQUIREMENTS (BSc. Community Medicine & Health - Direct Entry) <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">WASSCE </li><li style="flex:1">SSCE </li></ul>Age 16 - 35 years <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">An aggregate score of Thirty Six (36) or An aggregate score of Twenty Four </li><li style="flex:1">Overall Aggregate </li></ul>(24) or better in six (6) subjects, comprising three (3) core and three (3) elective subjects. better in six (6) subjects, comprising three (3) core and three (3) elective subjects. Core Subjects and Minimum Credits (A1 - C6) in three (3) Core Credits (A- D) in three (3) Core Subjects i.e. English, Mathematics and Integrated Science. Subjects i.e. Grades English, Mathematics and Integrated Science. Elective Subjects and Minimum Grades Credits (A1 - C6) in three (3) Elective Subjects, Physics, Chemistry and Biology Subjects. Physics, Chemistry and only. Credits (A - D) in three (3) Electives Biology only. PROGRAMME <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">SERVICE REQUIREMENT </li><li style="flex:1">QUALIFICATION REQUIRED </li></ul>Diploma as a BSc. Physician Assistant (Medical) a. At least one (1) year <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">rotation/Internship/National Service </li><li style="flex:1">1. Registered General Nurse </li></ul>2. Registered Mental Nurse 3. Registered Midwife b. Two (2) years' experience in a relevant Basic area OR one (1) year work experience upon a request from a facility after internship. NB: Graduate Nurses from the Universities can also apply for the Post Basic Programmes (Previously Direct Medical Assistant) 84.1.6 BSc. Physician Assistant (Medical) Post Basic – Two (2) years

Entry Requirements for Nursing Programmes

Details

Download

Copyright

We respect the copyrights and intellectual property rights of all users. All uploaded documents are either original works of the uploader or authorized works of the rightful owners.

Support