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Entry Requirements

The College of Health and Wellbeing, Kintampo, formerly known as the Rural Health School runs about fourteen (14) different programmes. These programmes range from Certificate (Auxiliary) to the Bachelors level and cover both preventive and curative health care. Some of the programmes are direct entry programmes (for WASSCE & SSSCE graduates) whilst others are Post basic Entry Programmes (for serving officers)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Direct Certificate (Auxiliary) Programmes

  1. Disease Control (Field Technician)
  2. Health Records Management
ENTRY REQUIREMENT
WASSCE
SSSCE
Age 16-35 years
Overall Aggregate A cut-off aggregate score of Forty-Eight (48) or better in six (6) subjects, comprising three (3) core and three (3) elective subjects. A cutoff aggregate score of Thirty-Six (36) or better in six (6) subjects, comprising three (3) elective subjects.
Core Subject and Minimum Grades AT LEAST Credits (A1-E8) in three (3) core subjects.i.e. English, Mathematics and Integrated Science. AT LEAST Passes (A-E) in three (3) core subjects. i.e. English, Mathematics and Integrated Science.
Elective Subjects and Minimum Grades AT LEAST Credits (A1-E8) in three (3) Elective subjects. AT LEAST Passes (A-E) in three (3) Elective subjects.

 

Diploma Programmes

Requirements for entry into these programmes vary according to the programme offered.

  1. Direct Entry (using SSSCE or WASSCE) Programmes requiring General Science as an elective
  2. Direct Entry (using SSSCE or WASSCE) Programmes which do not require General Science as an elective
  3. Post Basic Entry (for serving officers)

Direct Entry Diploma Programmes

Programmes Requiring General Science as an Elective

  1. Diploma Diagnostic Radiological Technology
ENTRY REQUIREMENT
WASSCE SSSCE
Age 16-35 years
Overall Aggregate A cutoff aggregate score of Thirty-Six (36) or better in six (6) subjects, comprising three (3) core and three (3) elective subjects. A cutoff aggregate score of Twenty Four (24) or better in six (6) subjects, comprising three (3) elective subjects.
Core Subject and Minimum Grades AT LEAST Credits (A1-C6) in three (3) core subjects i.e. English, Mathematics and Integrated Science. AT LEAST Passes (A-D) in three (3) core subjects i.e. English, Mathematics and Integrated Science.
Elective Subjects and Minimum Grades AT LEAST Credits (A1-C6) in three (3) Elective subjects. i.e Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Elective Mathematics AT LEAST Passes (A-D) in three (3) Elective subjects.

Programmes that do NOT Require General Science as an Elective

  1. Diploma Registered Dental Surgery Assistantship
ENTRY REQUIREMENT
WASSCE SSSCE
Age 16-35 years
Overall Aggregate A cut-off aggregate score of Thirty-Six (36) or better in six (6) subjects, comprising three (3) core and three (3) elective subjects. A cut-off aggregate score of Twenty Four (24) or better in six (6) subjects, comprising three (3) elective subjects.
Core Subject and Minimum Grades AT LEAST Credits (A1-C6) in three (3) core subjects i.e. English, Mathematics and Integrated Science. AT LEAST Passes (A-D) in three (3) core subjects i.e. English, Mathematics and Integrated Science.
Elective Subjects and Minimum Grades AT LEAST Credits (A1-C6) in three (3) Elective subjects. AT LEAST Passes (A-D) in three (3) Elective subjects.

 

 Degree Programmes

Requirements for entry into these programmes vary according to the programme offered.

  1. Direct Entry (using SSSCE or WASSCE) Programmes requiring General Science as an elective
  2. Direct Entry (using SSSCE or WASSCE) Programmes which do not require General Science as an elective
  3. Post Basic Entry (for serving officers)
  1. Direct Entry Degree Programmes

Programmes requiring General Science as an elective

  1. BSc. Physician Assistantship – Medical
ENTRY REQUIREMENT
WASSCE SSSCE
Age 16-35 years
Overall Aggregate A cutoff aggregate score of Thirty Six (36) or better in six (6) subject, comprising three (3) core and three (3) elective subjects. A cutoff aggregate score of Twenty Four (24) or better in six (6) subject, comprising three (3) elective subjects.
Core Subject and Minimum Grades AT LEAST Credits (A1-C6) in three (3) core subjects.i.e. English, Mathematics and Integrated Science. AT LEAST Passes (A-D) in three (3) core subject i.e. English, Mathematics and Integrated Science.
Elective Subjects and Minimum Grades AT LEAST Credits (A1-C6) in three (3) Elective subjects. i.e. Physics, Chemistry and Biology only. AT LEAST Passes (A-D) in three (3) Elective subjects. i.e. Physics, Chemistry and Biology only.

 

  1. BSc. Medical Laboratory Technology
ENTRY REQUIREMENT
WASSCE SSSCE
Age 16-35 years
Overall Aggregate A cutoff aggregate score of Thirty-Six (36) or better in six (6) subjects, comprising three (3) core and three (3) elective subjects. A cutoff aggregate score of Twenty Four (24) or better in six (6) subjects, comprising three (3) elective subjects.
Core Subject and Minimum Grades AT LEAST Credits (A1-C6) in three (3) core subjects i.e. English, Mathematics and Integrated Science. AT LEAST Passes (A-D) in three (3) core subjects i.e. English, Mathematics, and Integrated Science.
Elective Subjects and Minimum Grades AT LEAST Credits (A1-C6) in three (3) Elective subjects. i.e Biology, Physics, Chemistry or Elective Mathematics AT LEAST Passes (A-D) in three (3) Elective subjects.

 

Programmes that do NOT Require General Science as an Elective

  1. BSc. Health Information Management
  2. BSc. Disease Control
  3. BSc. Nutrition
  4. BSc. Health Promotion
  5. BSc. Community Mental Health
ENTRY REQUIREMENT
WASSCE SSSCE
Age 16-35 years
Overall Aggregate A cutoff aggregate score of Thirty Six (36) or better in six (6) subject, comprising three (3) core and three (3) elective subjects. A cutoff aggregate score of Twenty Four (24) or better in six (6) subject, comprising three (3) elective subjects.
Core Subject and Minimum Grades AT LEAST Credits (A1-C6) in three (3) core subjects i.e. English, Mathematics and Integrated Science. AT LEAST Passes (A-D) in three (3) core subject i.e. English, Mathematics and Integrated Science.
Elective Subjects and Minimum Grades AT LEAST Credits (A1-C6) in three (3) Elective subjects. AT LEAST Passes (A-D) in three (3) Elective subjects.

NB: Foreign students may be considered for admission if they hold a qualification equivalent to those stated above, proven they are proficient in English, Equivalent qualifications include: A-levels, High School Certificate, Bachelor’s Degree in Science (BSc)

 

Post Basic Entry Programmes

Post Basic (Regular) BSc. Physician Assistantship – Medical (Three (3) years)

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

PROGRAMME SERVICE REQUIREMENT QUALIFICATION REQUIRED
Post Basic BSc. Physician Assistantship a. At least one (1) year Rotation/Internship/National Service.

b. Two (2) years experience in a relevant Basic area Or one (1) year of work experience upon a request from a facility after internship.

c. Evidence of study leave from their health facility.

 Diploma as

a. Registered General Nurse

b. Registered Mental Nurse

c. Registered Midwife

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

Post Basic (Regular) BSc. Physician Assistantship – Dental (Three (3) years)

PROGRAMME SERVICE REQUIREMENT QUALIFICATION REQUIRED
BSc. Physician
Assistantship (Dental)		 Registered Dental Surgery Assistants with two (2) years of work experience will be admitted to level 300 Registered Dental Surgery Assistant.

Post Basic (Regular) Diploma Community Mental Health – Two (2) Years

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

Post Basic (Regular) Diploma Registered Dental Surgery Assistanship – Two (2) Years

PROGRAMME SERVICE REQUIREMENT QUALIFICATION REQUIRED
Registered Dental Surgery Assistanship 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. Community Health Nurse
  3. Enrolled Nurse
  4. Health Records Assistant

NB: Foreign students may be considered for admission if they hold a qualification equivalent to those stated above, proving they are proficient in English, Equivalent qualifications include: A-levels, High School Certificate. Applicants will be required to pass an entrance examination before gaining into the program.

 

SANDWICH / MODULAR POST BASIC PROGRAMMES

Post Basic (Sandwich / Modular) Diploma Programmes

  1. Diploma Registered Dental Surgery Assistantship
PROGRAMME SERVICE REQUIREMENT QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT
Dip. Registered Dental Surgery Assistantship a. At least one (1) year Rotation/Internship/National Service.

b. Two (2) years’ experience in a relevant Basic area or one (1) year of work experience upon a request from a facility after internship.

c. Evidence of study leave from their health facility. 

 Certificate as Registered Dental Surgery Assistantship

 

Post Basic (Sandwich / Modular) Degree Programmes

  1. BSc. Health Information Management
  2. BSc. Disease Control
  3. BSc. Nutrition
  4. BSc. Health Promotion
  5. BSc. Medical Laboratory Technology
  6. BSc. Community Mental Health
  7. BSc. Physician Assistantship – Dental
  8. Diploma Registered Dental Surgery Assistantship

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

PROGRAMME

SERVICE REQUIREMENT

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT
BSc. Health Information a. At least one (1) year Rotation/Internship/National Service.

b. Two (2) years’ experience in a relevant Basic area or one (1) year of work experience upon a request from a facility after internship.

c. Evidence of study leave from their health facility. 

 Certificate as a

1.   Health Records Management

2.    Field Technician

3.    Dental Surgery Assistantship

4.    Nurse Assistant Preventive (NAP)

5.    Nurse Assistant Clinical (NAC)

 

Diploma as in

1.    Health Information Management

2.    Disease Control

3.    Nutrition

4.    Health Promotion

5.    Community Mental Health

6.    Registered General Nurse

7.    Registered Mental Nurse

 
BSc. Nutrition

 
BSc. Disease Control
BSc. Health Promotion 
BSc. Community Mental Health
BSc. Medical Laboratory Technology Certificate as

Medical Laboratory Technician

Diploma as

Medical Laboratory Technology
BSc. Physician Assistantship – Dental Advance Diploma as

COHO’s Only

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.