MINISTRY OF HEALTH – GHANA

APPLICATION BROCHURE

AND FORM
INFORMATION FOR APPLICATION INTO HEALTH TRAINING INSTITUTIONS IN GHANA AND APPLICATION FORM

2014

Contents

CHAPTER ONE 2

1.0 INTRODUCTION 2

1.1 NURSING AND MIDWIFERY PROGRAMMES 2

1.2ALLIED HEALTH PROGRAMMES 2

1.3CATEGORIES OF PROGRAMMES BY LEVEL AND CERTIFICATION 3

1.4 GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR PROGRAMMES 4

CHAPTER TWO 8

2.0. NURSING PROGRAMMES 8

2.1 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR NURSING PROGRAMMES 8

CHAPTER THREE 10

3.1 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 10

CHAPTER FOUR 12

4.1 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 12

CHAPTER FIVE 15

A. AUXILIARY/CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES 15

B. BASIC/DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES 18

C. POST BASIC /ADVANCED DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES 21

D. POST MEDICAL ASSISTANT/ BACHELORS PROGRAMMES 24

CHAPTER EIGHT 30

ORIENTATION FOR STUDENTS AND INTERNS 30

APPENDIX A 31

PROGRAMMMES OFFERED IN HEALTH TRAINING INSTITUTIONS IN GHANA– 2013 ACADEMIC YEAR

31

APPENDIX B 32

INSTITUTIONS OFFERING NURSING PROGRAMMES 32

INSTITUTIONS OFFERING ALLIED HEALTH PROGRAMMES 33

COLLEGE OF HEALTH – KINTAMPO 35

APPENDIX C 36

ELECTIVE SUBJECTS FOR DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES 36

APPENDIX D 37

WEST AFRICAN SENIOR SCHOOL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION GRADES 37

SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION GRADES 37

CHAPTER ONE

1.0 INTRODUCTION

The Ministry of Health runs different training programmes in the country to prepare personnel for the provision of quality health care to people living in Ghana.

The training programmes are classified into the following groups:

1.1 NURSING AND MIDWIFERY PROGRAMMES

These programmes prepare graduates to work in nursing and midwifery fields. They are regulated by the Nurses and Midwives Council of Ghana. Health Training Institutions (HTIs) offering Registered General Nursing, Registered Midwifery, Registered Mental Health Nursing, Registered Community Nursing, Community Health Nursing and Health Assistant Clinical Programmes are located in each region. Applicants interested in pursuing any of these programmes should note that they shall be required to undertake their rotations/ internship/ National Service AND at least the first two years of employment in the region of location of the Institution attended

(With the exception of students who receive support from institutions outside the region of training).

1.1.1 NURSING AND MIDWIFERY PROGRAMMES

1. Registered Community Nursing (RCN)
2. Registered General Nursing (RGN)
3. Registered Mental Nursing (RMN)
4. Registered Midwifery (RM) (Females)

5. Critical Care Nursing
6. Peri-Operative Nursing
7. Ear Nose and Throat Nursing

8. Ophthalmic Nursing
9. Post Basic Midwifery (Females)

10. Post Basic Midwifery (Male)
11. Public Health Nursing

1.1.2 AUXILIARY PROGRAMMES

1. Community Health Nursing (CHN)

2. Health Assistant Clinical (HAC)
1.2ALLIED HEALTH PROGRAMMES

These programmes prepare graduates to work in other facilities. They are regulated by the Allied Health Professions Council and the Medical and Dental Council of Ghana. Institutions offering these programmes offer training in a wide range of Allied Health fields. These include Medicine, Public Health, Environmental Health, Physiotherapy and Orthotics, Optical, Dental and Medical Laboratory Technology.

1.2.1 ALLIED HEALTH PROGRAMMES OFFERED IN HTIs

1. Anaesthesiology

2. Community Mental Health

3. Community Oral Health and Medicine

4. Field Technician (Community Health)
5. Environmental Health (Certificate)
6. Health Records Management

7. Optical Technology
8. Physiotherapy/Orthotics Technology

9. Community Medicine & Health – (Direct & Post Basic Entry)

10. Clinical Psychiatry

11. Environmental Health (Diploma)
12. Dermatology and Venereology
13. Technical Officer (Dental Surgery Option)

14. Technical Officer (Dental Technology Option)
15. Technical Officer (Community Health – Disease Control& Surveillance Option) – Direct & Post Basic Entry
16. Technical Officer (Community Health – Nutrition Option) – Direct & Post Basic Entry
17. Technical Officer (Health Information Option) – Direct & Post Basic Entry
18. Technical Officer (Health Promotion& Social Marketing Option) – Direct & Post Basic Entry
19. Technical Officer (Medical Laboratory Technology Option)
1.3CATEGORIES OF PROGRAMMES BY LEVEL AND CERTIFICATION
In terms of certification training programmes are categorized into the following:

Auxiliary / Certificate Programmes:

These programmes are designed to turn out health workers who are non-professionals. This cadre mainly work under the supervision of health professionals. The programmes are mainly for those who are applying with their SSSCE or WASSCE results and require no previous knowledge in any health related field. However, previous experience in health facilities (such as Health Extension Workers, NIDs volunteering, Ward Assisting, etc.) may give the applicant an urge during the interview and selection process. Auxiliary programmes are run for 2 years, and successful completion leads to the award of Academic/Professional Certificate, depending on the programme pursued.

A summary of AUXILIARY/CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES can be found in Table 1

Basic / Diploma Programmes:

These programmes are run for those who are applying with their SSSCE or WASSCE results. The programmes require no previous working experience in any health related field. However, previous experience in health facilities may give the applicant an urge during the interview and selection process. Basic programmes are run for periods ranging from 2 to 3 years, and successful completion leads to the award of a Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma depending on the programme pursued.

A summary of BASIC/DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES can be found in Table 3.
Post Basic / Advanced Diploma Programmes:

These are programmes which build upon Basic programmes by adding further knowledge and skills and/or encouraging focus on a particular area of study. Some Post Basic Programmes lead to specialization in certain fields of Health such as Public Health, Ophthalmic, Anesthesia, etc, whilst the others give general knowledge in patient management and care, e.g. Medical Assistant Applicants to Post Basic programmes require one year mandatory rotation/internship/national service and at least two years of experience in a relevant Basic area.

The programmes range from 1 to 2 years and successful completion leads to the award of a Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma depending on the programme pursued.Applicants to Post Basic programmes should be nominated by their employing Agency and will be required to return to their Agency on successful completion for placement.
A summary of POST BASIC PROGRAMMES can be found in Table 4.

Bachelors Programmes:

The College of Health, Kintampo, currently runs a BSc in Clinical Psychiatry in collaboration with the Hampshire NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Winchester in the United Kingdom as well as a BSc in Dermatology and Venereology in partnership with the University of Utah, Salt Lake City.

A summary of BACHELORS can be found in Table 5.

1.4 GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR PROGRAMMES

Programme requirements vary according to the category of Programme and the qualification awarded on completion. For Basic programmes, Academic requirements must be met (regardless of work experience) before an applicant can be considered for interview and possible admission.

APPLICANTS CAN APPLY WITH THE WASSCE ONLY OR SSSCE ONLY AND NOT A COMBINATION OF BOTH. APPLICANTS WHO ARE CURRENTLY HEALTH PERSONNEL (AUXILIARY / CERTIFICATE HEALTH OFFICERS e.g.: Health Assistant Clinical, Community Health and Others) CAN APPLY USING A COMBINATION OF BOTH THE SSCE AND WASSCE

Applicants to Post Basic programmes require one year mandatory rotation/internship/national service and at least three years of experience in a relevant Basic area. However, candidates may apply with a two year work experience upon a request from a facility after his/her internship. Detailed requirements for all programmes can be found in chapters 2, 3 and 4.

1.4.1 Requirements for Foreign Applicants

Health Training Institutions in Ghana are open to nationals of all other countries. Foreign nationals receive the same quality of training as their Ghanaian counterparts without any form of discrimination.

Guidelines for foreign nationals interested in applying to health training institutions in Ghana are as follows:

1. Foreign students may be admitted on the basis of qualification from their home country for which the West African Examinations Council shall determine equivalences with respect to the prescribed entry requirements in Ghana. The Council establishes the validity of examination results, determines equivalence and also provides interpretation of examination results from member countries of WAEC.

2. Evidence of English proficiency for applicants from Non-English speaking Countries should be provided.

3. Foreign students will NOT enjoy government of Ghana scholarship.

Table 1: Auxiliary/Certificate Programmes

PROGRAMME NAME DURATION (YRS) LOCATION/ REGION TYPE QUALIFICATION AWARDED
Community Health Nursing 2 All Regions (except Greater Community Health Nursing Certificate
Accra)

Environmental Health (Certificate) 2 Northern, Volta Environmental Health Certificate

Field Technician (Community 2 Brong Ahafo Public Health Certificate
Health)

Health Assistant Clinical 2 All Regions Health Assistant (Clinical) Certificate

Health Records Management 2 Brong Ahafo Health Information Management Certificate

Optical Technology 2 Ashanti Optics Certificate
Table 2: Bachelors Programmes

PROGRAMME NAME DURATION (YRS) LOCATION/ REGION PREREQUISITE QUALIFICATION QUALIFICATION AWARDED

Clinical Psychiatry 2 Brong Ahafo Medical/Physician Assistant BSc (University of Winchester)

Dermatology and Venereology 2 Brong Ahafo Medical/Physician Assistant BSc (University of Utah)

Table 3: Basic/Diploma Programmes

PROGRAMME NAME DURATION (YRS) LOCATION (REGION) TYPE QUALIFICATION AWARDED

Community Medicine & Health – Direct Entry 3+1 yr. Internship Brong Ahafo Medical Assistant Diploma

Registered General Nurse(RGN) 3+1 yr. Internship All Regions General Nursing Diploma

Registered Mental Nurse (RMN) 3+1 yr. Internship Greater Accra, Central Mental Nursing Diploma

Registered Midwife(RM) (females only) 3+1 yr. Internship All Regions Midwifery Diploma

Central, Upper East,
Registered Community Health Nurse (RCN) 3+1 yr. Internship Eastern Community Health Nursing Diploma

Technical Officer (Community Health – Nutrition Option)1 3+1 yr. Internship Brong Ahafo Public Health (Nutrition) Diploma
Technical Officer (Community Health – Disease Control)2 3+1 yr. Internship Brong Ahafo Public Health (Disease Control) Diploma
Technical Officer (Health Information)3 3+1 yr. Internship Brong Ahafo Public Health (Informatics) Diploma
Technical Officer (Health Promotion)4 3+1 yr. Internship Brong Ahafo Public Health Diploma
Technical Officer (Medical Laboratory Technology ) 3+1 yr. Internship Brong Ahafo Medical Laboratory Technology Diploma

Environmental Health Officer 3+1 yr. Internship Greater Accra Environmental Health Diploma

Technical Officer (Dental Surgery) 3+1 yr. Internship Brong Ahafo Dental Technician Diploma

Technical Officer (Dental Technology) 3+1 yr. Internship Greater Accra Dental Technology Diploma
Physiotherapy & Orthotics Technology 3+1 yr. Internship Brong Ahafo Physiotherapy Diploma
Table 4: Post Basic / Advanced Diploma Programmes
1,2,3,4 Though these are basic programmes, serving officers (from certificate programmes) can apply for these programmes

PROGRAMME NAME DURATION (YRS) LOCATION AWARD PREREQUISITEQUALIFICATION
(REGION)
Community Medicine & Health (Post Basic Entry) 1.5 + 1 yr. Internship Brong Ahafo Adv. Diploma General/Mental Nurse, Midwife /RCN
Community Oral Health And Medicine 1.5 + 1 yr. Internship Brong Ahafo Adv. Diploma General/ Mental Nurse, Midwife/RCN

Critical Care Nursing 1 + 3 months Internship Greater Accra Adv. Diploma General/ Mental Nurse, Midwife/RCN

ENT Nursing 1 + 3 months Internship Ashanti Adv. Diploma General/ Mental Nurse, Midwife/RCN

Anesthetist Assistant 1.5 + 1yr Internship Greater Accra, Adv. Diploma General/ Mental Nurse, Midwife/RCN
Ashanti, Central
Ophthalmic Nursing 1 + 3 months Internship Greater Accra Adv. Diploma General/ Mental Nurse, Midwife/RCN

Peri-Operative Nursing 1 + 3 months Internship Greater Accra Adv. Diploma General/ Mental Nurse, Midwife/RCN

Greater Accra Adv. Diploma General/ Mental /Community Health Nurse,
Public Health Nursing 1 + 3 months Internship
Midwife
Community Mental Health5 2 + 1yr internship Brong Ahafo Diploma Community Health Nurse, Field Technician,
Health Assistant Clinical

Ashanti, Brong Ahafo,
Eastern, Upper West, Community Health Nurse, Health Assistant
Post Basic Midwifery (females only)6 2 Upper East, Greater Certificate
Clinical
Accra, Volta,

Western, Northern

Ashanti, Brong Ahafo, Community Health Nurse, Health Assistant
Post Basic Midwifery (Males only)6 2 Greater Accra, Upper Certificate
Clinical
west

5 Diploma awarded

6 Professional Certificate awarded

CHAPTER TWO
2.0. NURSING PROGRAMMES

2.1 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR NURSING PROGRAMMES

2.1.1 Auxiliary Programmes

1. Community Health Nursing (CHN)

2. Health Assistant Clinical (HAC)

Table 5: Requirements for Auxiliary Programmes

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
WASSCE SSSCE

Age 18 – 35 years

Overall Aggregate A cut off aggregate score of Forty Eight A cutoff aggregate score of Thirty Six
(48) or better in six subjects, comprising (36) or better in six subjects,
3 core and 3 elective comprising 3 core and 3 elective

Core Subjects and Minimum AT LEAST credits(A1-E8) in three core AT LEAST Passes (A-E) in three core
Grades subjects subjects
i.e. English, Mathematics and i.e English, Mathematics and
Integrated Science. Integrated Science.

Elective Subjects and Minimum AT LEAST passes (A1-E8) in three AT LEAST passes (A-E) in three
Grades Elective subjects Elective subjects

2.1.2 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

WASSCE SSCE
Age 18 – 35 years
Overall Aggregate An aggregate score of thirty six (36) or An aggregate score of Twenty Four

better in six subjects, comprising 3 core and (24) or better in six subjects,
3 elective comprising 3 core and 3 elective
Core Subjects and Minimum Credits (A1 – C6) in three Core Subjects i.e. Credits(A– D) in three Core Subjects
Grades English, Mathematics and Integrated i.e. English, Mathematics and
Science. Integrated Science.
Elective Subjects and Minimum Credits(A1 – C6) in three Elective Subjects. Credits(A – D) in three Electives
Grades Acceptable subjects are indicated in Subjects. Acceptable subjects are
APPENDIX C indicated in APPENDIX C

2.1.3 Post Basic Programmes

Requirements for qualification to 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

PROGRAMME SERVICE REQUIREMENT QUALIFICATION REQ

Peri-Operative Nursing a. Mandatory one year RGN
Critical Care Nursing rotation/internship/national service RMN
ENT Nursing b. Three years’ experience in a relevant RM
Ophthalmic Basic area OR two years’ work RCN
experience upon a request from a
facility after internship.

Public Health Nursing a. Mandatory one year RGN
rotation/internship/national service RMN
b. Three years’ experience in a relevant RM
Basic area OR twoyears’ work RCN
experience upon a request from a
facility after internship.

Post Basic Midwifery a. At least three (3) years’ experience in a Community Health Nurse
relevant Auxiliary area. Health Assistant Clinical

CHAPTER THREE

3.0 ALLIED HEALTH PROGRAMMES

3.1 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

3.1.1 Certificate Programmes

1. Environmental Health

2. Optical Technology

Table 7: Requirements for Certificate Programmes

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
WASSCE SSSCE

Age 18 – 35 years

Overall Aggregate A cut off aggregate score of Forty Eight A cutoff aggregate score of Thirty Six
(48) or better in six subjects, comprising (36) or better in six subjects,
3 core and 3 elective comprising 3 core and 3 elective

Core Subjects and Minimum AT LEAST credits(A1-E8) in three core AT LEAST Passes (A-E) in three core
Grades subjects subjects
i.e. English, Mathematics and i.e English, Mathematics and
Integrated Science. Integrated Science.

Elective Subjects and Minimum AT LEAST passes (A1-E8) in three AT LEAST passes (A-E) in three
Grades Elective subjects Elective subjects
3.1.2 Diploma Programmes

1. Environmental Health (Diploma)

2. Technical Officer (Dental Technology)

Table 8:Requirements for Diploma Programmes

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

WASSCE SSCE

Age 18 – 35 years

Overall Aggregate An aggregate score of thirty six (36) An aggregate score of Twenty Four
or better in six subjects, comprising 3 (24) or better in six subjects,
core and 3 elective comprising 3 core and 3 elective

Core Subjects and Minimum Grades Credits (A1 – C6) in three Core Credits (A– D) in three Core Subjects
Subjects i.e. English, Mathematics i.e. English, Mathematics and
and Integrated Science. Integrated Science.

Elective Subjects and Minimum Grades Credits (A1 – C6) in three Elective Credits (A – D) in three Electives
Subjects. Acceptable subjects are Subjects. Acceptable subjects are
indicated in APPENDIX C indicated in APPENDIX C

3.1.3 Post Basic Programmes

1. Anesthesiology

Age: Not more than 50 years, Subject to medical fitness

Table 9 Programme Specific Requirements for Post Basic Programmes

PROGRAMME SERVICE REQUIREMENT QUALIFICATION REQ

Anesthesiology a. At least one year General Nurse
rotation/internship/national service Mental Nurse
b. Two years’ experience in a relevant Midwife
Basic area OR one year work Registered Community Health Nurse
experience upon a request from a
facility after internship.

CHAPTER FOUR

4.0 COLLEGE OF HEALTH, KINTAMPO (CoHK)

The College of Health Social Wellbeing, Kintampo, formerly known as the Rural Health Training School runs about 14 different programmes.These programmes range from Certificate 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 Programmes

1. Field Technician (Community Health)

2. Health Records Management

Table 10: Requirements for Certificate Programmes

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
WASSCE SSSCE

Age 18 – 35 years

Overall Aggregate A cut off aggregate score of Forty Eight A cutoff aggregate score of Thirty Six
(48) or better in six subjects, comprising (36) or better in six subjects,
3 core and 3 elective comprising 3 core and 3 elective

Core Subjects and Minimum AT LEAST credits(A1-E8) in three core AT LEAST Passes (A-E) in three core
Grades subjects subjects
i.e. English, Mathematics and i.e English, Mathematics and
Integrated Science. Integrated Science.

Elective Subjects and Minimum AT LEAST passes (A1-E8) in three AT LEAST passes (A-E) in three
Grades Elective subjects Elective subjects
4.1.2 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)

2. Community Medicine & Health – Direct Entry
Table 11: Requirements for Programmes which require General Science as an Elective

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

WASSCE SSCE

Age 18 – 35 years

Overall Aggregate An aggregate score of thirty six An aggregate score of Twenty Four
(36) or better in six subjects, (24) or better in six subjects,
comprising 3 core and 3 elective comprising 3 core and 3 elective

Core Subjects and Minimum Credits (A1 – C6) in three Core Credits(A– D) in three Core Subjects
Grades Subjects i.e. English, Mathematics i.e. English, Mathematics and
and Integrated Science. Integrated Science.

Elective Subjects and Minimum Credits(A1 – C6) in three Science Credits(A– D) in three Science
Grades Elective Subjects. i.e. Elective Elective Subjects. i.e. Elective
Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Mathematics, Biology, Physics,
Chemistry Chemistry

b. 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 (Dental Surgery)

Table 12: Requirements for Programmes which do not require General Science as an Elective

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
WASSCE SSCE

Age 18 – 35 years

Overall Aggregate An aggregate score of thirty six (36) or An aggregate score of Twenty Four
better in six subjects, comprising 3 core and (24) or better in six subjects,
3 elective comprising 3 core and 3 elective

Core Subjects and Minimum Credits (A1 – C6) in three Core Subjects i.e. Credits(A– D) in three Core Subjects
Grades English, Mathematics and Integrated i.e. English, Mathematics and
Science. Integrated Science.

Elective Subjects and Minimum Credits(A1 – C6) in three Elective Subjects. Credits(A – D) in three Electives
Grades Acceptable subjects are indicated in Subjects. Acceptable subjects are
APPENDIX C indicated in APPENDIX C
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

PROGRAMME SERVICE REQUIREMENT QUALIFICATION REQ

Technical Officer (Health Information
Option) a. At least one year

rotation/internship/national
Technical Officer (Community Health – Certificate as a
Disease Control& Surveillance Option) service

b. Two years’ experience in a 1. Field Technician
relevant Basic area OR one

Technical Officer (Community Health- 2. Community Health Nurse
year work experience upon a
Nutrition Option) 3. Health Assistant Clinical
request from a facility after
4. Health Records Assistant
internship.
Technical Officer (Health Promotion and
Social Marketing Option)

Technical Officer (Dental Surgery)

Community Mental Health

NB: Applicants will be required to pass an entrance examination before gaining admission to the programme

4.1.3 Advanced Diploma Programme

1. Community Medicine & Health- Post Basic

Age: Not more than 50 years, Subject to medical fitness

Table 13 Programme Specific Requirements for Post basic programmes

PROGRAMME SERVICE REQUIREMENT QUALIFICATION REQ

Community Medicine & Health a. At least one year Diploma as a
rotation/internship/national service 1. Registered General Nurse
b. Two years’ experience in a relevant 2. Registered Mental Nurse
Basic area OR one year work 3. Registered Midwife
experience upon a request from a
facility after internship.

NB: Graduate Nurses from the Universities can also apply for the Post Basic Programmes
4.1.4 Bachelors Programmes

1. Clinical Psychiatry
2. Dermatology and Venereology
Age: Not more than 50 years, Subject to medical fitness

PROGRAMME SERVICE REQUIREMENT QUALIFICATION REQ

Clinical Psychiatry a. At least one year Advanced Diploma as a
rotation/internship/national service 1. Medical Assistant
Dermatology and Venereology b. Two years’ experience in a relevant 2. Physician Assistant
Basic area OR one year work experience (Medical)
upon a request from a facility after
internship.

CHAPTER FIVE
5.0 NATURE OF PROGRAMMES

A. AUXILIARY/CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES

Name Community Health Nursing

Duration Four Semesters (2 years)

Location Eastern Region –AkimOda
Ashanti Region –Fomena
Brong Ahafo Region –Tanoso, Techiman
Volta Region – Ho
Western Region –Essiama
Central Region –Winneba
Northern Region – Tamale, Bole
Upper East Region –Navrongo
Upper West Region–Jirapa

Description This programme trains a category of personnel who assist and work under the
supervision of the Public Health Nurse within the community. They provide health
services such as immunization, health promotion and Others.
Name Environmental Health Assistant

Duration Four Semesters (2 years)

Location Volta Region– Ho
Northern Region– Tamale

Description This programme is geared towards ensuring proper environmental sanitation and
educating the community on good living habits as well as food hygiene
Name Field Technician (Community Health)

Duration Four Semesters (2 years)

Location Brong Ahafo Region–Kintampo
Northern Region–Yendi

Description This programme trains a category of personnel who assist and work within the
community. They provide a range of public health services such as immunization, health
education/promotion and child welfare clinics.

Name Health Assistant Clinical

Duration Four Semesters (2 years)

Location Ashanti Region –Mampong, Kokofu, Tepa
Brong Ahafo Region –Sunyani, Seikwa
Volta Region –Keta
Greater Accra Region –Pantang, Teshie
Western Region –Sefwi Wiawso, Asanta, Asankragua
Central Region –Dunkwa-on-Offin, TwifoPraso
Northern Region –Damongo, Kpembe, Nalerigu, Yendi
Upper East Region –Bolgatanga
Upper West Region–Wa, Lawra

Description This programme trains a category of personnel to assist and work under the supervision
of the Professional Nurse or Midwife in health facilities and communities (CHPS Zones).
Name Optical Technology

Duration Four Semesters (2 years)

Location Ashanti Region –Oyoko

Description This course prepares graduates in the design and making of spectacles. They don’t
directly diagnose patients but guides patients in the selection of spectacles. They also
give advice on taking care of the eye.
Name Health Records Management

Duration Four Semesters (2 years)

Location Brong Ahafo Region–Kintampo

Description This programme trains a category of personnel who manage health records. They
mainly work in hospitals.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING BEFORE COMPLETING THE FORM

Applicant must ensure that you have CAREFULLY read through the brochure/guidelines before filling the form. You will be prosecuted for any forged attachment or false declaration

Entry requirements are indicated in the Guidelines (Brochure)

Ensure that you have filled all applicable portions of the form before submission

Applicants(excluding serving officers) can apply using SSSCE OR WASSCE AND NOT A COMBINATION OF BOTH or equivalent, in the case of foreign students.

APPLICANTS WHO ARE CURRENTLY HEALTH PERSONNELS (SERVING OFFICERS AND AUXILIARY / CERTIFICATE HEALTH OFFICERS e.g.: Health Assistant Clinical, Community Health and Others) CAN HOWEVER APPLY USING A COMBINATION OF BOTH SSCE AND WASSCE

B. BASIC/DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

Name Registered General Nursing

Duration Six Semesters (3 years) + 1 year mandatory Internship rotation / National Service

Location Eastern Region –Koforidua, Nkawkaw
Ashanti Region –Kumasi, Agogo, Kwadaso,Kokofu
Brong Ahafo Region –Sunyani, Berekum,Ntotroso,Drobo,Techiman
Krobo,Seikwa,Techiman(Holy Family)
Volta Region –Ho,Keta
Greater Accra Region –Korle Bu,Teshie
Western Region –Sekondi
Central Region –Cape Coast, Dunkwa-on-Offin, Twifo Praso
Northern Region –Tamale,Yendi,Kpembe,Nalerigu,Damongo
Upper East Region –Bolgatanga, Bawku,Zuarungu
Upper West Region–Jirapa,Wa

Description This programme prepares the individual to give general nursing care in the hospital and
in the community.
Graduates are required to undertake one year mandatory internship/rotation / National
Service after sitting and passing their Licensure Examination conducted by the Nurses
and Midwifery Council of Ghana on completing their Academic work.
Name Registered Mental Nursing

Duration Six Semesters (3 years) + 1 year mandatory Internship rotation / National Service

Location Greater Accra Region – Pantang
Central Region – Ankaful
Northern Region – Yendi

Description This programme prepares individuals in basic nursing with special option in Mental
Health and Psychiatric Nursing
Graduates are required to undertake one year mandatory internship/ rotation / National
Service after sitting and passing their Licensure Examination conducted by the Nurses
and Midwifery Council of Ghana on completing their Academic work.

Name Registered Midwifery

Duration Six Semesters (3 years) + 1 year mandatory Internship rotation / National Service

Location Eastern Region –Koforidua, Atibie
Ashanti Region – Kumasi, Mampong, Offinso
Brong Ahafo Region –Berekum,Goaso,Dormaa,Techiman(Holy Family)
Volta Region –Hohoe,Kete Krachie
Greater Accra Region –Korle Bu,Pantang
Western Region –Sekondi, Tarkwa
Central Region – Cape Coast, Twifo Praso
Northern Region – Tamale,Gushiegu
Upper East Region –Bolgatanga,Zuarungu
Upper West Region–Jirapa,Nandom,Tumu

Description This programme prepares individuals in basic nursing with special option in Midwifery
Graduates are required to undertake one year mandatory internship/ rotation / National
Service after sitting and passing their Licensure Examination conducted by the Nurses
and Midwifery Council of Ghana on completing their Academic work.

Name Registered Community Health Nursing

Duration Six Semesters (3 years) + 1 year mandatory Internship / National Service

Location Eastern Region– AkimOda
Central Region – Winneba,Twifo Praso
Upper East Region – Navrongo
Northern Region – Tamale

Description This programme trains a category of personnel who give preventive care within the
community. They provide health services such as immunization, health promotion and
child welfare clinics. This programme prepares individuals in basic nursing with special
option in Midwifery.
Graduates are required to undertake one year mandatory internship/ rotation / National
Service after sitting and passing their Licensure Examination conducted by the Nurses
and Midwifery Council of Ghana on completing their Academic work.
Name Technical Officer (Health Information Option)

Duration Six Semesters (3 years) + 1 year mandatory Internship / National Service

Location Brong Ahafo Region –Kintampo
Northern Region – Yendi

Description Trainees get in-depth knowledge of health & related issues and acquire skills in ICT that
prepares them to competently manage the challenges in Health Information System at
all levels.
Name Technical Officer (Community Health – Disease Control& Surveillance)

Duration Six Semesters (3 years) + 1 year mandatory Internship / National Service

Location Brong Ahafo Region – Kintampo

Description The course prepares graduates to take up positions in the health sector and work at
various levels as multi-purpose health workers. Graduates are given extensive training
in Public Health to fit into various positions in District and Regional management teams.
Name Technical Officer (Community Health – Nutrition Option)

Duration Six Semesters (3 years) + 1 year mandatory Internship / National Service

Location Brong Ahafo Region –Kintampo

Description The course prepares graduates to take up positions in the health sector and work at
various levels as multi-purpose health workers. Graduates are given extensive training
in Nutrition to fit into various positions in District and Regional management teams.

Name Environmental Health

Duration Six Semesters (3 years) + 1 year mandatory Internship / National Service

Location Greater Accra Region – Korle Bu

Description This programme is geared towards managing environmental sanitation and educating
the community on proper sanitation and food hygiene.

Name Technical Officer (Dental Surgery Assistant)

Duration Six Semesters (3 years) + 1 year mandatory Internship / National Service

Location Brong Ahafo Region –Kintampo

Description This programme prepares graduates to work as part of a dental team in a variety of
clinical and non-clinical settings. They are also responsible for ensuring the Dentist or

Oral Surgeon’s operating list runs smoothly during the course of a clinical session.
Graduates are required to undertake one year of internship on completing their
Academic work.

Name Technical Officer (Dental Technology)

Duration Six Semesters (3 years) + 1 year mandatory Internship / National Service

Location Greater Accra Region –Korle Bu

Description This programme prepares graduates to manufacture dental prosthetics including
bridges, crowns and dentures according to specifications dentists send to them. They

work in specialties that include orthodontic appliances, crowns and bridges, complete

dentures, partial dentures, or ceramics.

Name Community Medicine & Health – Direct Entry

Duration Six Semesters (3 years) + 1 year mandatory Internship / National Service

Location Brong Ahafo Region –Kintampo

Description This programme prepares graduates to provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive
healthcare services, as delegated by a physician. They undertake all tasks involved in
routine medical care, such as diagnosing illnesses, writing prescriptions, performing
minor surgery etc. and refer cases as appropriate. Graduates are also equipped with
managerial skills to manage and effectively run health centers without supervision.
Graduates are required to undertake one year of internship on completing their
Academic work.

Name Medical Laboratory Technology

Duration Six Semesters (3 years) + 1 year mandatory Internship / National Service

Location Brong Ahafo Region –Kintampo

Description

Name Physiotherapy/Orthotics Technology

Duration Six Semesters (3 years) + 1 year mandatory Internship / National Service

Location Brong Ahafo Region –Duayaw Nwanta

Description The Physiotherapy/Orthotics Technology programme prepares graduates to assist
physiotherapists in the prevention and treatment of disability and mobility. Knowledge in
orthotics helps graduates to make devices to correct problems with disability and
mobility

Name Prosthetics and Orthotics Technology

Duration Six Semesters (3 years) + 1 year mandatory Internship / National Service

Location Eastern Region –Nsawam

Description The Prosthetics and Orthotics Technology programme prepares graduates to assist in
the building of equipment to help aid patients with disability and mobility. Knowledge in
orthotics helps graduates to make devices to correct problems with disability and
mobility
Name Obstertrician/Gynaecologist Assistant

Duration Six Semesters (3 years) + 1 year mandatory Internship / National Service

Location Northern Region – Yendi

Description The Obstertrician/Gynaecologist Assistant programme prepares graduates to take care
of the pregnant woman, her unborn child and the management of diseases specific to
women

C. POST BASIC /ADVANCED DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

Name Peri-Operative Nursing

Duration Two Semesters (1 year) + 3 months internship

Location Greater Accra Region –Korle Bu

Description The aim of this programme is to train Nursing personnel in the management of patients
before, during and after surgery.

Name Critical Care Nursing

Duration Two Semesters (1 year) + 3 months internship

Location Greater Accra Region –Korle Bu

Description This programme trains nursing personnel in the care of critically ill patients who require
constant expert care beyond basic general nursing care given in health institutions
Name Ear, Nose & Throat Nursing

Duration Two Semesters (1 year) + 3 months internship

Location Ashanti Region – Kumasi

Description This programmeis aimed at training specialized nurses to diagnose and treat ENT
problems and refer as appropriate in the absence of an ENT surgeon. They also serve
as nurses for ENT patients.
Name Ophthalmic Nursing

Duration Two Semesters (1 year) + 3 months internship

Location Greater Accra Region –Korle Bu

Description This programme is aimed at training Nurses for additional and specialized competencies
to enable them detect early and manage effectively eye conditions within their
capabilities, and refer those beyond them to the appropriate hospitals. Organize and
undertake outreach clinics. Undertake public education on primary eye care.
It is an international programme accredited by World Health Organization (WHO), and
hence has students coming from other countries

Name Anesthesiology

Duration Two Semesters (1 year) + 3 months internship

Location Greater Accra Region – Ridge
Ashanti Region – Kumasi
Central Region – Cape Coast

Description This programme prepares graduates for the pre-surgery, intra-surgery and post-surgery
management of patients.
Name Community Oral Health And Medicine

Duration Two Semesters (1 year) + 3 months internship

Location Brong Ahafo Region –Kintampo

Description This programme offers students the opportunity to specialize and manage conditions
pertaining to oral health in the community and at dental facilities

Name Community Medicine & Health – Post Basic Entry

Duration Two Semesters (1 year) + 3 months internship

Location Brong Ahafo Region –Kintampo

Description This programme prepares graduates to provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive
healthcare services, as delegated by a physician. They undertake all tasks involved in
routine medical care, such as diagnosing illnesses, writing prescriptions, performing
minor surgery etc. and refer cases as appropriate. Graduates are also equipped with
managerial skills to manage and effectively run health centers without supervision.

Name Public Health Nursing

Duration Two Semesters (1 year)

Location Greater Accra Region –Korle Bu

Description This is a programme that trains Nurses to Supervise families in the care of their children
against poor nutrition, childhood diseases and home accidents, educate the general
public to become aware of their health and environment and the interrelations between
them

Name Community Mental Health7

Duration Four Semesters (2 years) + 3 months internship

Location Brong Ahafo Region –Kintampo

Description This programme aims at preparing individuals to work in the community as Community
Mental Health Officers. Their work focuses on Health Promotion, prevention and
rehabilitation of Mental Health clients into the society.

Name Post Basic Midwifery8

Duration Four Semesters (2 years) + 3 months internship

Location Eastern Region –Atibie
Greater Accra – Pantang
Upper East – Bolgatanga
Brong Ahafo–Dormaa, Goaso
Upper West –Jirapa, Nandom, Tumu
Northern Region – Kpembe
7This programme leads to the award of a Diploma 8This programme leads to the award of a Certificate

Ashanti – Mampong, Pramso, Agogo

Northern – Gushiegu

Volta Region – KeteKrachi

Western Region – Asankragua

Description This programmes is aimed at equipping graduates with midwifery skills to practice in communities.

D. POST MEDICAL ASSISTANT/ BACHELORS PROGRAMMES

Name Clinical Psychiatry

Duration Four Semesters (2 years) + 3 months internship

Location Brong Ahafo Region – Kintampo

Description

Name Dermatology and Venereology

Duration Four Semesters (2 years) + 3 months internship

Location Brong Ahafo Region –Kintampo

Description

CHAPTER SIX

6.0 GUIDE FOR APPLYING – 2013

6.0.1 Mode of Application

Candidates can apply to Health Training Institutions, through

A. Purchasing scratch cards and filling the forms online (Internet Based Application)

B. Application forms can be filled directly online at: www.mohadmissions.com using your SCRATCH CARD NUMBER and PIN CODE.

C. 1. Log onto www.mohadmissions.com

A. Guidelines for filling online forms

It is important to read all instructions carefully before completing the application form. Applicants are advised to complete every applicable portion of the form.

1. On the Programme Selection screen select the type programme you qualify for to apply. The options are a) Basic Programmes (SSSCE) – For applicants applying with only SSSCE results

b) Basic Programmes (WASSCE) – For applying with only WASSCE results

c) Post Basic Programmes – For applicants who are already health workers and would like to further their education. 3. Enter card details on login screen to gain access to the Application Form

2. On the registration screen enter details as indicated
Information to look out for on the application form includes:

i. Personal Information of Applicant

Name of applicant: Applicants are to write their names correctly in this order: SURNAME, FIRST NAME and OTHER NAMES as provided on the form. Official names must correspond exactly with those used for all examinations taken e.g. SSCE. The same must be used for registration on admission to the college, unless there is a legal proof of change of name.

Address of applicant: Applicants are advised to provide accurate information on their current addresses on both the form and the envelope to enable the college of choice communicate to them and also avoid incidence of returned unclaimed letters. Applicants are to provide both a correspondence address and residential address if they are not the same.

Phone number and email of applicant: Applicants are advised to provide accurate information on their current phone numbers and email address to enable easy communication between them and the college of choice. In situations where the phone number of the applicant changes, the school of choice must be duly informed.

Information on Guardian: Applicants are advised to provide sufficient and accurate information on parents / guardians as indicated on the form to make it easy to contact them when necessary.

ii. Academic Profile of Applicant and Work Experience

Applicants for Basic programmes are to provide accurate details of all Academic qualifications relevant to their application. Applicants are given the opportunity to enter results for three sittings. Applicants are to provide the overall aggregate of six subjects (3 core + 3 electives from the stated elective programmes refer to iii) for each sitting using the West African Examination Council Examination equivalences. Applicants with experience in a Health related field are also to provide details of their work experience.

Applicants for Post Basic programmes should in addition to their Academic qualification, provide details of all relevant professional experience as pertains to their programme.

iii. Choice of Programme and School

Applicants are to select their programme of choice and school in this section. All available programmes have been indicated in Appendix B. Applicants should carefully go through the programmes available, select the appropriate one and write it in the space provided. Schools offering the various programmes have also been indicated in Appendix B. Candidates are to select the appropriate Institution for the programme chosen and indicate it in the space provided. Please note that only one programme can be selected for each form purchased.
iv. Declaration

This section is in two parts. The first part is to be filled by the applicant whiles the second part is to be filled by a person of high repute (Head of former Secondary School, a Reverend Minister or a Director of a Public service or equivalent) in the case of Basic programmes, the Head of your present employment (in the case of post-basic programme applicants)
NB. Fields marked with asterix (*) are mandatory.

5. Click on Continue to go to confirmation page

6. Check to see if information provided is accurate

7. Click on Confirm if accurate or Edit if there are errors to return and make corrections

8. Click on Printer Icon to print out form

10. Fill and sign the declaration form and endorse it appropriately

9. Post the printout, WAEC Results and declaration form via FedEX to the school of choice. NB. Indicate clearly, the programme you applied for at the back of the envelope

10. Please ensure that you keep a photocopy of the form you send to the school for reference

Please note you must not spend more than 30 minutes on a single page, or you will be automatically logged out.

Caution: One Code can ONLY be used to apply for one programme. Any editing with overwrites your previous information. Using one card to apply for two programmes with render your application void.

6.0.1 Online Admission Codes

1. Application forms and scratch cards can be obtained at all Health Training Institutions and other designated sales points.

2. Forms should be purchased at GH₵60

3. FedEX Envelope should be purchased at GH₵15

4. Completed Forms must be returned to the school of choice either in person or by courier (FedEX), not later than

30th April, 2014.

6.0.2 Submission of Completed Application Forms

1. Completed application forms can be posted or submitted to the school of choice as follows:

a. Use a large sized envelope for postage to the school of choice

b. Self-address two quarter size envelopes to enable the college of choice communicate with you.

2. The completed application form must be accompanied with the following:

a. Photocopies of result slips/certificates

b. Two self-addressed quarter size envelopes

6.1 Admission Conditions

1. Short listed candidates will be required to attend a selection interview, after which successful candidates will be offered admission.

2. Admission is subject to passing a medical examination, thus candidates will be expected to undertake a medical examination at any recognized government hospital.

3. All applicants admitted into any Ministry of Health /Mission Institution will be expected to sign a bond with Government of Ghana to serve for a number of years after training. Further information on this can be obtained from the Human Resource for Health Directorate of the Ministry of Health.

4. Admission of serving officers (to post basic programmes) is subject to approval from Head of Institution / Agency.
6.2 Special Notice

• District Assemblies are encouraged to offer bursaries to candidates into any Health Training Institution. This is aimed at supporting those candidates during training so that they will be deployed to the respective Districts to work after their training.

• The Ministry of Health has developed operational guidelines for District Assembly Support and the guidelines have been disseminated to all District Assemblies.

• List of shortlisted candidates will be published:

o on the application website at www.mohadmissions.com o at candidates school of choice

CHAPTER SEVEN

7.0 Non-MOH Institutions

There are a number of public and private institutions which offer training in various fields of health care. The Ministry of Health employs graduates form accredited private health training institutions.

Currently there are 12 private schools which have been given professional accreditation and recognized by the Ministry of Health to train professional health workers. They are all fee paying, institutions. The institutions are given in the table below.

NAME LOCATION PROGRAMMES AWARD PHONE

Western Hills Ofankor, Accra RGN Diploma 0208133464
HAC Certificate

Narh–Bita Tema RGN Diploma 022204425
HAC Certificate

Premier Kumasi RGN Diploma 05181971
HAC Certificate

Dosonec Kumasi Allied Health Programmes Certificate

Health Concern Accra HAC Certificate 0244364664

Nyaniba Tema HAC Certificate 0244728498

Martin Luther Odorkor, Accra HAC Certificate 0208157456

Family Health Teshie, Accra HAC Certificate 0289544754

Nightingale Accra RGN Diploma

St Karol’s Accra RGN Diploma

37 Mil Hospital NMTC Accra RGN Diploma
Midwifery Diploma
Anesthesia Diploma

University of Ghana Legon, Accra RGN BSc
Allied Health Courses BSc, Diploma
Public Health BSc

University of Cape Coast Cape Coast RGN BSc
Allied Health Courses BSc, Diploma
Health Sciences BEd

KNUST Kumasi RGN, Midwifery BSc
Allied Health Courses BSc, Diploma

Valley View University Oyibi, Accra RGN BSc

Central University College Miotso, Tema RGN BSc

Presby University College Agogo RGN BSc

Catholic University Fiapre Public Health BSc

UDS Tamale

Garden City University Kumasi RGN BSc

Narh-Bita College Tema Medical Laboratory Diploma
Medical Laboratory Certificate

Dosonec Health Care Kumasi Medical Laboratory Diploma
Institute Medical Laboratory Certificate
Sonography Certificate
Refraction & Ophthalmic
Technology Diploma

Royal Ann Health Academy Atwima, Kumasi Medical Laboratory Diploma
Medical Laboratory Certificate

Medicare College Kumasi Medical Laboratory Diploma

Yeshua Institute of Accra Health Information Certificate
Technology Health Promotion Certificate

Green Hills School of Accra Occupation Therapy Certificate
Health Sciences Physiotherapy Assistant Certificate
Medical Laboratory Certificate

King Nursing & Allied Accra Medical Laboratory Certificate
Health College, Accra

West End University Kasoa Nursing Degree

CHAPTER EIGHT

ORIENTATION FOR STUDENTS AND INTERNS

STUDENT’S STATUS

Qualified High School Leavers are admitted into Health training Institutions after a selection interview. Types of programmes students may undertake are a two year certificate, a three year diploma, or degree programme. Educational institutions may be public or private. Students may be self or partially sponsored or may receive allowances from government and be bonded. Sponsorship allowances cease after completion of the school, and may be extended by six months only for those who fail their final year examinations.

Students are expected to pass their final examinations organizes by the institution, as well as the professional examinations organized by the Regulatory Body.

INTERNSHIP/NATIONAL SERVICE PERIOD

The internship period is a time after formal training that students are expected to the work in a health environment under supervision. Interns are expected to have passed their academic as well their professional examinations to qualify for internship with most professions.

Newly qualified professionals are required to register with the National Service Scheme for the one year rotation after the have passed their Licensure / professional exams.

Supervision for the internship period shall be provided by the Regulatory body, Health training Institution, Service site professionals, and the National Service Secretariat.

Internship period ranges from 12 months to two years for health professionals. Interns shall be paid allowances either by the National Secretariat or the Ministry of Health. Graduates not satisfying the standard of the Regulatory body may be made to extend the internship, until they are found competent as evidenced by the final report. Internship allowances cease immediately after completion of internship period.

EMPLOYMENT

Employment shall be by advert and interviews. The requirement shall be the provision of academic and professional certificates and good reports of internship for both self and government sponsorship candidates. Appointment letters shall be issued by the Employing Agencies which are Ghana Health Service, Teaching Hospitals, Christian Health Association of Ghana and the private sector. The employer may decide on the condition of service, salaries, promotion intervals and eligibility for further training. Yearly appraisal shall be held and awards provided for excellence. The employing Agency has power of Hiring and Firing. Employees must abide by code of ethics of the employing Agency.

APPENDIX A

PROGRAMMMES OFFERED IN HEALTH TRAINING INSTITUTIONS IN GHANA– 2014 ACADEMIC YEAR

A. NURSING PROGRAMMES

AUXILLIARY PROGRAMMES BASIC PROGRAMMES (DIPLOMA) POST BASIC PROGRAMMES
(ADV. DIPLOMA)
COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING REGISTERED GENERAL NURSING OPHTHALMIC NURSING

HEALTH ASSISTANT (CLINICAL) REGISTERED MENTAL HEALTH NURSING PERI-OPERATIVE NURSING

REGISTERED MIDWIFERY (FEMALES
ONLY) ENT NURSING

REGISTERED COMMUNITY HEALTH
NURSING PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING

CRITICAL CARE NURSING
POST BASIC MIDWIFERY
(FEMALES ONLY)

B. ALLIED HEALTH PROGRAMMES
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
FIELD TECHNICIAN (COMMUNITY HEALTH) TECHNICAL OFFICER (HEALTH INFORMATION)
TECHNICAL OFFICER (COMMUNITY HEALTH –
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ASSISTANT NUTRITION OPTION)
TECHNICAL OFFICER (MEDICAL LABORATORY
OPTICAL TECHNICIAN TECHNOLOGY)
HEALTH RECORDS MANAGEMENT TECHNICAL OFFICER (DENTAL SURGERY)

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICER
TECHNICAL OFFICER (DENTAL TECHNOLOGY)
COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH (POST BASIC)

TECHNICAL OFFICER (HEALTH PROMOTION& SOCIAL
MARKETING)
COMMUNITY MEDICINE & HEALTH (DIRECT MA)

PHYSIOTHERAPY/ORTHOTICS TECHNOLOGY

ADVANCED DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES BACHELORS PROGRAMME
COMMUNITY MEDICINE & HEALTH (POST BASIC) CLINICAL PSYCHIATRY (POSTMA / PA MEDICAL)

DERMATOLOGY AND VENEREOLOGY(POST MA / PA
COMMUNITY ORAL HEALTH AND MEDICINE(POST BASIC) MEDICAL)

ANAESTHEIOLOGY(POST BASIC)

APPENDIX B

HEALTH TRAINING INSTITUTIONS

INSTITUTIONS OFFERING NURSING PROGRAMMES

AUXILLIARY PROGRAMMES

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING SCHOOLS HEALTH ASSISTANT CLINICAL SCHOOLS

CHNTS TANOSO HATS ASANKRAGUA

CHNTS AKIM ODA HATS ASANTA

CHNTS, ESIAMA HATS ZUARUNGU

CHNTS HO HATS DAMANGO

CHNTS JIRAPA HATS DUNKWA-ON-OFFIN

CHNTS NAVRONGO HATS KETA

CHNTS WINNEBA HATS KOKOFU

CHNTS FOMENA HATS KPEMBE

CHNTS TAMALE HATS LAWRA

CHNTS BOLE HATS MAMPONG ASH (FEMALES ONLY)

CHNTS TECHIMAN HATS NALERIGU

HATS SEFWI WIAWSO

HATS SUNYANI

HATS TEPA

HATS WA

HATS YENDI

HATS TESHIE

HATS SEIKWA

HATS PANTANG

BASIC PROGRAMMES – DIPLOMA

REGISTERED COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING SCHOOLS NURSING TRAINING COLLEGES
CHNTS WINNEBA NTC CAPE COAST

CHNTS AKIM ODA NTC KORLE-BU

CHNTS NAVRONGO NTC BAWKU

CHNTS TWIFO PRASO NTC BOLGATANGA

CHNTS TAMALE NTC KUMASI

CHNTS HO NTC NKAWKAW (FEMALES ONLY)

CHNTS JIRAPA

MIDWIFERY TRAINING SCHOOLS NTC TAMALE
MTS TWIFO PRASO NTC JIRAPA

MTS KORLE-BU NTC AGOGO

MTS BEREKUM NTC SDA-KWADASO

MTS CAPE COAST NTC ANKAFUL (MENTAL NURSING)

MTS SEKONDI NTC KOFORIDUA

MTS KUMASI NTC PANTANG (MENTAL NURSING)

MTS BOLGATANGA NTC COLLEGE OF HEALTH (MENTAL NURSING)

MTS MAMPONG NTC SUNYANI

MTS KOFORIDUA NTC HO

MTS JIRAPA NTC BEREKUM

MTS ATIBIE NTC DUNKWA-ON-OFFIN

MTS OFFINSO NTC SEKONDI

EOHOSTSTM NTC TWIFO PRASO

MTS TAMALE NTC COLLEGE OF HEALTH

MTS TEPA NTC KPEMBE

MTS TARKWA NTC NTOTROSO

MTS PANTANG NTC TECHIMAN(HOLY FAMILY)

MTS TECHIMAN(HOLY FAMILY) NTC ZUARUNGU

MTS GOASO NTC SEIKWA

MTS TUMU NTC DAMONGO

MTS NANDOM NTC TECHIMAN KROBO

MTS GUSHIEGU NTC-TESHIE

MTS DORMAA NTC KETA

MTS KETE KRACHIE NTC WA

MTS ZUARUNGU NTC NALERIGU

MTS KWADASO NTC DROBO

MTS DROBO NTC KOKOFU

MTS DUNKWA-ON-OFFIN
POST-BASIC PROGRAMMES

POST BASIC MIDWIFERY MAMPONG POST BASIC MALE MIDWIFERY, NANDOM

POST BASIC MIDWIFERY NANDOM POST BASIC MALE MIDWIFERY, MAMPONG

POST BASIC MIDWIFERY PRAMSO POST BASIC MIDWIFERY, TUMU

POST BASIC MIDWIFERY DORMAA POST BASIC MIDWIFERY, PANTANG

POST BASIC MIDWIFERY, ATIBIE POST BASIC MIDWIFERY, BOLGA

POST BASIC MIDWIFERY, GOASO POST BASIC MIDWIFERY, KETE KRACHI

POST BASIC MIDWIFERY, JIRAPA POST BASIC MIDWIFERY, ASANKRAGUA

POST BASIC MIDWIFERY, GUSHIEGU POST BASIC MIDWIFERY AGOGO

POST BASIC MIDWIFERY, KPEMBE OPHTHALMIC NURSING, KORLE-BU

POST BASIC MIDWIFERY, ASANTA PERI-OPERATIVE NURSING, KORLE-BU

POST BASIC MALE MIDWIFERY, GOASO CRITICAL CARE NURSING, KORLE-BU

POST BASIC MALE MIDWIFERY, PANTANG PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING, KORLE-BU

ENT NURSING, KUMASI
INSTITUTIONS OFFERING ALLIED HEALTH PROGRAMMES

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES

PROGRAMME INSTITUTION
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCHOOL OF HYGIENE, TAMALE

SCHOOL OF HYGIENE, HO

OPTICAL TECHNNOLOGY SCHOOL OF DISPENSING OPTICS, OYOKO
DIPLOMA PROGRAMME

PROGRAMME INSTITUTION
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICER SCHOOL OF HYGIENE, KORLE BU, ACCRA

PHYSIOTHERAPY/ORTHOTICS TECHNOLOGY PHYSIO/ORTHOTIC SCHOOL, DUAYAW NKWANTA

COMMUNITY NUTRITION COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCE

OBSTETRICIAN/GYNAECOLOGIST ASSISTANT COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCE

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SANITATION COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCE

HEALTH INFORMATICS COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCE

PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS TECHNOLOGY PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS TECHNOLOGY
(NSAWAM)
ADVANCED DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

PROGRAMME INSTITUTION
ANAESTHETIST ASSISTANT TRAINING SCHOOL-
RIDGE

ANAESTHESIOLOGY ANAESTHETIST ASSISTANT TRAINING SCHOOL-
KUMASI
ANAESTHETIST ASSISTANT TRAINING SCHOOL-
CAPE COAST

COLLEGE OF HEALTH – KINTAMPO
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES

1. FIELD TECHNICIAN (COMMUNITY HEALTH)

2. HEALTH RECORDS MANAGEMENT

DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

1. COMMUNITY MEDICINE & HEALTH – DIRECT( REQUIREMENT PHYSICS,CHEMISTRY AND BIOLOGY)

2. TECHNICAL OFFICER (COMMUNITY HEALTH – NUTRITION OPTION)

3. TECHNICAL OFFICER (COMMUNITY HEALTH – DISEASE CONTROL & SURVEILLANCE OPTION)

4. TECHNICAL OFFICER (HEALTH INFORMATION OPTION)

5. TECHNICAL OFFICER (MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY OPTION) ( REQUIREMENT PHYSICS,CHEMISTRY AND BIOLOGY)

6. TECHNICAL OFFICER (DENTAL SURGERY OPTION)

7. TECHNICAL OFFICER (HEALTH PROMOTION & SOCIAL MARKETING)

8. COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH (POST BASIC)

ADVANCED DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

1. COMMUNITY MEDICINE & HEALTH (POST BASIC)

2. COMMUNITY ORAL HEALTH AND MEDICINE (POST BASIC)
BACHELORSPROGRAMME

1. CLINICAL PSYCHIATRY (POST MA)

2. DERMATOLOGY AND VENEREOLOGY (POST MA)

APPENDIX C
ELECTIVE SUBJECTS FOR DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
Elective Programmes Elective Subjects

1 Mathematics (Elective)
Science Option 2 Physics
3 Chemistry
4 Biology
1. Literature in English
General Arts Option 2. French
3. Ghanaian Language
4. Christian Religious Studies OR Islamic religious Studies
5. Economics
6. Geography

7. History
8. Government
9. Mathematics (Elective)
10. General Knowledge in Art

1. General Agriculture
Agriculture Option 2. Chemistry
3. Physics
4. Mathematics (Elective)
5. French

1. Management in Living
Home Economics Option 2. Food and Nutrition
3. Economics
4. Chemistry
5. French
6. General Knowledge in Art.

REQUIREMENT FOR DIRECT COMMUNITY MEDICINE & HEALTH AND MEDICAL LABORATORY

Elective Programmes Elective Subjects

1. Physics
Science Option 2. Chemistry
3. Biology

APPENDIX D
WEST AFRICAN SENIOR SCHOOL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION GRADES

WASSCE GRADE INTERPRETATION

A1 1 EXCELLENT
B2 2 VERY GOOD
B3 3 GOOD
C4 4 CREDIT
C5 5 CREDIT
C6 6 CREDIT
D7 7 PASS
E8 8 PASS

SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION GRADES

WASSCE GRADE INTERPRETATION

A 1 EXCELLENT
B 2 VERY GOOD
C 3 CREDIT
D 4 CREDIT
E 5 PASS
FOR FURTHER ENQUIRIES/ INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT
HUMAN RESOURCE FOR HEALTH DIRECTORATE

MINISTRY OF HEALTH

P. O. BOX M44, ACCRA

TEL: 0302 674393 / 684250