ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR NURSING PROGRAMMES 2024/2025
2024/2025 INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATIONS INTO HEALTH TRAINING INSTITUTIONS Â Â MINISTRY OF HEALTH
2024/2025 NURSING SCHOOLS AND ADMISSION FORMS
A1 to C6 WASSCE
A1 to D7 SSCE
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
2.0. NURSING PROGRAMMES
2.1 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR NURSING PROGRAMMES
2.1.1 Auxiliary Programmes
- . Nurse Assistant Clinical (NAC)
- Nurse Assistant Preventive (NAP)
Table 5: Requirements for Auxiliary Programmes ENTRY REQUIREMEN
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
WASSCEÂ Â Â SSSCE
Age       16 – 35 years
Overall Aggregate                             A cut off aggregate score of Forty            Â
A cutoff aggregate score of Thirty Eight (48) or better in six subjects,          (30) or better in six subjects, comprising 3 core and 3 elective   comprising 3 core and 3 elective subjects.       subjects.
Core Subjects and Minimum   AT LEAST Passes (A-E) in three Grades   AT LEAST credits (A1-E8) in three core subjects
core subjects. .e. English, i.e English, Mathematics and Mathematics and Integrated  Integrated Science.
Science.
Elective Subjects and Minimum  AT LEAST passes (A1-E8) in three AT LEAST passes (A-E) in three
Grades                                                    Elective subjects                                           Elective subjects
Diploma Programmes
Diploma Nursing programmes offered in Health Training Institutions are as follows:
- Registered General Nursing
- Registered Mental Nursing
- Registered Midwifery (Females only)
- Registered Community Health Nursing
- Registered Community Psychiatric Nursing
Requirements for Basic Nursing Programmes
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | ||||
WASSCE | Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â SSCE | |||
Age | 16 – 35 years |
Overall Aggregate                           A cut off aggregate score of thirty six        A cut off aggregate score of Twenty (36)           or        better  in         six       subjects,          Four (24) or better in six subjects, comprising 3 core and 3 elective          comprising 3 core and 3 elective subjects.    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                                                 Science.                                                                   Science.
Elective Subjects and                   Credits (A1 – C6) in three Elective             Credits (A – D) in three Electives
Minimum Grades                            Subjects.                                                                  Subjects.
 Post Basic Programmes (BSc)  Â
Requirements for Post Basic Nursing and Midwifery Programmes vary according to the programme of study. Programme specific requirements are given in Table 7 below.
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Age: Not more than 50 years, Subject to medical fitness.
 Programme Specific Requirements for Post Basic programmes  Â
PROGRAMME
BSc. Peri-Operative a. Mandatory one year                                                                 RGN
Nursing                               Rotation/Internship/National
      BSc. Critical Care        Service                                                                                   SRN RMN
Nursing                           b. Three years’ experience in a relevant Basic area OR RM
BSc. Ophthalmic              two (2) years’ work experience upon a request from PHN
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BSc. Public Health         facility after internship.                                                           RCPN
Nursing                            c. Valid License
BSc. ENT                  a. Mandatory one year                                                              REGISTERED GENERAL
Nursing                               Rotation/Internship/National                                               NURSING
Service
- Three years’ experience in a relevant Basic area OR
two (2) years’ work experience upon a request from a facility after internship.
- Valid License
Post         NAC/NAP a At least three (3) years’ experience in a relevant        Nurse Assistant Preventive
Midwifery                            Auxiliary area.                                                                          (NAP)
Nurse Assistant Clinical
- Valid License                                                                           (NAC)
BSc. Anesthesia        a. At least one (1) year                                                               General Nurse
Rotation/Internship/National Service                  Physician Assistant (Medical)
- Two (2) years’ experience in a relevant Basic area OR one (1) year work experience upon a request from a facility after internship.
BSc Environmental a. Products from Accra School of Hygiene.                         Possess             Diploma             in
Health                                                                                                                                           Environmental
b. WASSCE students with Pure Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
| Health from accredited Institution Possess WAHEB/GHAHEB Pure Science WASSCE |
     ALLIED HEALTH PROGRAMMES
- Health Informatics
- Prosthesis and Orthotic Technology
- Dispensing Optics
 Requirements for Diploma Programmes  Â
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
WASSCE Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â SSCE
Age                                                                                                                                  16 – 35 years
 Overall Aggregate  An aggregate score of thirty Six
(36) or better in six (6) subjects, Four (24) or better in six (6) comprising thee (3) core and three subjects, comprising three (3)
(3) elective subjects. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â core and three (3) elective
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   Subjects i.e. English, Mathematics and Integrated Science.        and Integrated Science.
Elective Subjects and Minimum          Credits (A1 – C6) in three (3)            Credits (A – D) in three (3) Electives
Grades                                                                Elective Subjects.                                    Subjects.
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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).
 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Â
 Certificate (Auxiliary) Programmes  Â
- Field Technician (Community Health)
- Health Records Management
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Table 10: Requirements for Certificate Programmes Â
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
                                                                                                     WASSCE                                                         SSSCE
Age                                                                                                                         16 – 35 years
Overall Aggregate                             A cutoff aggregate score of Forty Eight A cutoff aggregate score of  (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) elective subjects.                  core and three (3) elective
subjects.
Core Subjects and Minimum         AT LEAST credits (A1-E8) in three (3) AT LEAST Passes (A-E) in three (3)
Grades                                                    core subjects                                                  core 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 (3) AT LEAST passes (A-E) in three (3)
Grades                                                    Elective subjects                                           Elective subjects
 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)
- Direct Entry Diploma Programmes
- Programmes Requiring General Science as an Elective 1. Technical Officer (Medical Laboratory Technology)
Requirements for Programmes which require General Science as an Elective
An aggregate score of thirty Six An aggregate score of Twenty Four (30) or better in six (6) subjects, (24)  or better in six (6) subjects, comprising three (3) core and three comprising three (3) core and three
(3) elective subjects. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â (3) elective subjects.
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.
Credits (A- D) in three (3) Science
Science                                                     Elective
Elective Subjects. i.e. Biology, Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Subjects. i.e. Biology, Physics,
Physics, Chemistry, Elective         Chemistry, Elective Mathematics
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Programmes which do NOT Require General Science as an Elective
- Technical Officer (Health Information Option)
- Technical Officer (Community Health – Disease Control& Surveillance Option)
- Technical Officer (Community Health- Nutrition Option)
- Technical Officer (Health Promotion and Social Marketing Option) – Direct Entry Technical Officer (Registered Dental Surgery Assistant)
 Requirements for Programmes which do NOT require General Science as an Elective Â
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | ||||
WASSCE | SSCE | |||
Age | 16 – 35 years | |||
An aggregate score of thirty six (36) or An aggregate score of Twenty Four better in six (6) subjects, comprising three (24) or better in six (6) subjects,
(3) core and three (3) elective subjects. Â Â Â Â Â 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   Subjects i.e.
Integrated Science. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â English, Mathematics and Integrated
Science.
Credits (A1 – C6) in three (3) Elective        Credits (A – D) in three (3) Electives
Subjects. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Subjects.
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 Post Basic Entry Programmes
- Technical Officer (Health Information Option)
- Technical Officer (Community Health – Disease Control & Surveillance Option)
- Technical Officer (Community Health- Nutrition Option)
- Technical Officer (Health Promotion and Social Marketing Option)
- Community Mental Health
Age: Not more than 50 years, Subject to medical fitness Â
        PROGRAMME                                              SERVICE REQUIREMENT                QUALIFICATION
REQUIRED   Technical Officer (Health Information                 Certificate as
Option) Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â a. At least one (1) year
- Field Technician Technical Officer ( Disease Control& Rotation/Internship/National
Surveillance Option)                                        Service                                                    2. Nurse Assistant
Technical Officer (Community              b. Two (2) years’ experience in a         Preventive (NAP)
Health- Nutrition Option)                                 relevant Basic area OR one         3. Nurse Assistant Clinical
(1) year work experience upon
Technical Officer (Health Promotion a request from a facility after (NAC) Â Â and Social Marketing Option) Â Â internship.
- Health Records Assistant
Technical Officer (Dental Surgery)
Community Mental Health
Diploma Community Mental Health – Two (2) Years  Â
 Requirements for Diploma Community Mental HealthÂ
PROGRAMME | SERVICE REQUIREMENT | QUALIFICATION REQUIRED |
Community Mental Health
| A practicing officer and must have served two (2) years minimum in deprived areas or three years minimum in non- deprived areas. | Certificate as a 1.   Field Technician 2.   Nurse Assistant Preventive (NAP) 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. Â Â
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Direct Entry BSc. Physician Assistantship (Medical) – (Four) 4 years Â
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Table 14: Requirements for Direct Entry
BSc. Physician Assistantship (Medical)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS (BSc. Community Medicine & Health – Direct Entry)
                                                                                                      WASSCE                                                                SSCE
Age                                                                                                                           16 – 35 years
Overall Aggregate   An aggregate score of Thirty Six (36) or An aggregate score of Twenty Four better in six (6) subjects, comprising three (24) or better in six (6) subjects,
(3) core and three (3) elective subjects. Â Â Â Â Â Â 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 Grades           Subjects i.e. English, Mathematics and  Subjects i.e.
Integrated Science. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â English, Mathematics and Integrated
Science.
Elective Subjects and          Credits (A1 – C6) in three (3) Elective    Credits (A – D) in three (3) Electives Minimum Grades         Subjects, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Subjects. Physics, Chemistry, Biology Elective Mathematic.           and Electives Mathematics.
PROGRAMME Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â SERVICE REQUIREMENT Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â QUALIFICATION REQUIRED
BSc. Physician Assistant (Medical)   a. At least one (1) year                           Diploma as a
rotation/Internship/National Service               1. Registered General Nurse
Two (2) years’ experience in a 2. Registered Mental Nurse relevant Basic area OR one (1) year    3. Registered Midwife   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)
  BSc. Physician Assistant (Medical) Post Basic – Three (3) years
(Previously Post Basic Medical Assistant)
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Age: Not more than 50 years, Subject to medical fitness
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     Direct Entry BSc. Community Mental Health – Four (4) Years  Â
     BSc. Community Health (Nutrition option) – Four (4) Years
                     BSc. Health Information Management – Four (4) Years
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Table 16: Requirement for Direct Entry BSc. Community Mental Health/ BSc. Community Health  (Nutrition option)/ BSc. Health Information Management
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS (BSc. Community Mental Health – Direct Entry)
WASSCE Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â SSCE
Age                                                                                                                            16 – 35 years
Overall Aggregate
  An aggregate score of Thirty Six (36)
An aggregate score of Twenty Four (24) or          better  in         six       (6)       subjects,          or
comprising three (3) core and three (3) Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â better in six (6) subjects, comprising three elective subjects. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â (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
Grades                                              Subjects i.e. English, Mathematics and   i.e.
Integrated Science. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â English, Mathematics and Integrated
Science.
Elective Subjects and                Credits (A1 – C6) in three (3) elective      Credits (A – D) in three elective subjects
Minimum Grades                           subjects of the following: General Arts,  the following: General Arts, General
General Science, Home Economics          Science,
(Food and Nutrition Option) and         Home Economics (Food and Nutrition   Agricultural Science (excluding crop and Option) and Agricultural Science  animal husbandry).                (excluding crop and animal husbandry).
NB: Foreign students may be considered for admission if they hold qualification equivalent to those stated above and prove that they are proficient in English. Equivalent qualifications include; A-levels, High School Certificate, Bachelor’s Degree in Science (BSc.)
BSc. Physician Assistant Dental
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Requirements for BSc. Physician Assistantship Dental
PROGRAMME | SERVICE REQUIREMENT | QUALIFICATION REQUIRED |
BSc. Physician Assistant Dental | i. Registered Dental Surgery  Assistants with Three (3) years’ work experience will be admitted to level 200
| Certificate as a 1. Registered Dental Surgery Assistant.
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NB: In the case of foreign students, their equivalent qualifications may be considered for admission by the college. The applicant should prove they are proficient in English.