How to buy 2025 nursing training admission vouchers at GHS150

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1. Navigate to https://register.healthtraining.gov.gh
2. Click on make payment & Register
3. Read the instructions in RED LABEL and complete the form
4. Click on Pay GHS150
5. Select the payment method and input required details, Click Pay Now.
6. PIN & Serial number is sent to the registered email address & phone number
7. Click on continue and input pin and serial to access the form.
Now that you know the “How to buy 2025 nursing training admission vouchers at GHS150” let us look at the requirements, programmes and qualifications
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
NURSING PROGRAMMES
Entry Requirements
Post-Basic Programs:
- A strict 2-year top-up program for diploma holders in general nursing in specialized fields such as:
- Critical Care Nursing
- Ophthalmic Nursing
- ENT
- Public Health Nursing
- Peri-Operative Nursing etc.
- A strict 2-year top-up program for diploma holders in general nursing in specialized fields such as:
BASIC PROGRAMMES (Diploma):
- Registered General Nursing (RGN)
- Registered Midwifery (RM)
- Public Health Nursing (PHN)
- Registered Mental Nursing (RMN)
- Registered Community Psychiatry Nursing (RCPN)
Entry Requirements for Ghanaian Nationals:
An Aggregate Score of thirty-six (36) or better comprising (A1 – C6) in three (3) Core Subjects i.e. ENGLISH, MATHEMATICS and INTEGRATED SCIENCE/ADDITIONAL MATHEMATICS/BIOLOGY and in three elective Subjects (A1 – C6) in any of the following programmes itemized below.
NB:
- Applicants must be 16 – 35 years old
- Applicants should have their certificate and transcript interpreted by GTEC and WAEC.
- Applicant have professional verification done if applying for Post Basic programme
ELECTIVE SUBJECTS (For BSc. and Diploma entry)
NO. | Elective Programmes | Elective Subjects |
A | Science Option |
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B | General Arts Option |
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C | Agriculture Option |
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D | Home Economics Option |
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AUXILLIARY PROGRAMMES:
- Nurse Assistant Clinical (NAC)
- Nurse Assistant Preventive (NAP)
Entry Requirements
An Aggregate Score of forty – eight (48) or better comprising (A1 – E8) in three (3) Core Subjects i.e. ENGLISH, MATHEMATICS and INTEGRATED SCIENCE and in three elective Subjects (A1 – E8) in any of the following programmes itemized below.
NB:
- Applicants must be 16- 35 years’ old
- Applicants who are above 35 years Must Be Serving officers with letters from employers
- A COMBINATION of SSSCE and WASSCE results are not acceptable
ELECTIVE SUBJECTS
NO. | Elective Programmes | Elective Subjects |
A | Science Option |
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B | General Arts Option |
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C | Agriculture Option |
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D | Home Economics Option (Technical & Visual) will be accepted as above programme |
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E | Business Option |
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Post Basic Programmes (Diploma / BSc)
Requirements for Post Basic Nursing and Midwifery Programmes vary according to the programme of study. Programme specific requirements are given in below.
Age: Not more than 50 years, Subject to medical fitness.
Programme Specific Requirements for Post Basic programmes
PROGRAMME | SERVICE REQUIREMENT | QUALIFICATION REQUIRED |
BSc. Peri-Operative Nursing |
Rotation/Internship/National Service
facility after internship.
| Registered General Nurse SRN RMN RM PHN RCPN |
BSc. Critical Care Nursing BSc. Ophthalmic BSc. Public Health Nursing BSc. Blood Services Nursing | ||
BSc. ENT Nursing |
Rotation/Internship/National Service
c. Valid License | REGISTERED GENERAL NURSING |
Post NAC/NAP Midwifery (Diploma)
| a At least three (3) years’ experience in a relevant Auxiliary area. B. Valid License | Nurse Assistant Preventive (NAP) Nurse Assistant Clinical (NAC) |
BSc. Anesthesia |
Rotation/Internship/National Service
| General Nurse Physician Assistant (Medical) |
BSc Environmental Health |
| Possess Diploma in Environmental Health from accredited Institution Possess WAHEB/GHAHEB Pure Science WASSCE |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALLIED HEALTH PROGRAMMES
S/N | PROGRAMME | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
1 | Diploma in Environmental Health | Minimum of six (6) credit passes (A1 – C6 WASSCE) or (A – D SSSCE) in three core subjects (English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science) and ANY three elective subjects obtained from the West Africa Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) or Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE) or its equivalent. |
2 | Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety | Minimum of six (6) credit passes (A1 – C6 WASSCE) or (A – D SSSCE) in three core subjects (English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science) and ANY three elective subjects obtained from the West Africa Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) or Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE) or its equivalent. |
3 | Diploma in Occupational Therapy | Minimum of six (6) credit passes (A1 – C6 WASSCE) or (A – D SSSCE) in three core subjects (English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science) and three elective subjects in General Science (Chemistry, Physics, Biology and/or Elective Mathematics) obtained from the West Africa Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) or Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE) or its equivalent. |
4 | Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health and Sanitation | West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE)/ Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE) Applicants with (A1-C6)/(A-D) respectively in three (3) core subjects i.e. English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science and (A1-C6)/ (A-D) respectively in any three (3) elective subjects shall be admitted into the programme at Level 100. |
Certificate holders (Top up) Applicants with Certificate in Environmental Health, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Water and Civil Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, Community Health Nursing, Health Promotion, Nutrition, Disease Control, Laboratory Techniques and other related programmes upon serving a minimum of three (3) years in their field of work and having passed an Access Course conducted by the Affiliating University shall be admitted into the programme at Level 200. | ||
Diploma/Higher National Diploma holders (Top up) Applicants with Diploma or Higher National Diploma in Environmental Health, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Water and Civil Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, Registered Community Health/General Nursing, Health Promotion, Nutrition, Disease Control, Laboratory Techniques and other related programmes with First and Second Class (Upper and Lower) upon serving a minimum of three (3) years in their field of work shall be admitted into the programme at Level 300. However, applicants with Third Class and Pass with the above work experience shall be admitted into the programme at Level 200. | ||
Mature Students Applicants must be at least twenty-five (25) years old at the time of application and show proof of age with birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of date of birth. Applicants shall be required to take and pass the Mature Students’ Entrance Examination conducted by the Affiliating University, and be admitted into the programme at Level 100. |
Certificate Programmes
1. Environmental Health (HO AND TAMALE SCHOOLS OF HYGIENE)
Requirements for Auxiliary Programmes
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | ||
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 | A cutoff aggregate score of Thirty-Six (36) or better in six (6) subjects, comprising three (3) core and three (3) |
Core Subjects 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 passes (A1-E8) in three (3) Elective subjects | AT LEAST passes (A-E) in three (3) Elective subjects |
Diploma Programmes
- Environmental Health (Diploma)
- Technical Officer (Dental Technology)
- Occupational Therapy
- Physiotherapy
- Community Nutrition
- Health Informatics
- Prosthesis and Orthotic Technology
- Dispensing Optics
Requirements for Diploma Programmes
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | ||||
WASSCE | SSCE | |||
Age | 16 – 35 years | |||
Overall Aggregate | An aggregate score of thirty Six (36) or better in six (6) subjects, comprising thee (3) core and three (3) elective subjects. | An aggregate score of Twenty Four (24) or better in six (6) subjects, comprising three (3) core and three (3) elective subjects. | ||
Core Subjects and Minimum Grades | Credits (A1 – C6) in three (3) Core Subjects i.e. English, Mathematics and Integrated Science. | Credits (A- D) in three (3) Core Subjects i.e. 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. |
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
Certificate (Auxiliary) Programmes
- Field Technician (Community Health)
- Health Records Management
Requirements for Certificate Programmes
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | ||
WASSCE | SSSCE | |
Age | 16 – 35 years | |
Overall Aggregate | A cutoff 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) core and three (3) elective subjects. |
Core Subjects 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 passes (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.
- 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
a. Programmes Requiring General Science as an Elective
- 1. Technical Officer (Medical Laboratory Technology)
Requirements for Programmes which require General Science as an Elective
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | ||
WASSCE | SSSCE | |
Age | 16 – 35 years | |
Overall Aggregate | An aggregate score of thirty Six (30) or better in six (6) subjects, comprising three (3) core and three (3) elective subjects. | An aggregate score of Twenty Four (24) or better in six (6) subjects, comprising three (3) core and three (3) elective subjects. |
Core Subjects and Minimum Grades | Credits (A1 – C6) in three (3) Core Subjects i.e. English, Mathematics and Integrated Science. | Credits (A- D) in three (3) Core Subjects i.e. English, Mathematics and Integrated Science. |
Elective Subjects and Minimum Grades | Credits (A1 – C6) in three (3) Science Elective Subjects. i.e. Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Elective Mathematic | Credits (A- D) in three (3) Science Elective Subjects. i.e. Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Elective Mathematics |
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
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | ||
WASSCE | SSCE | |
Age | 16 – 35 years | |
Overall Aggregate | An aggregate score of thirty six (36) or better in six (6) subjects, comprising three (3) core and three (3) elective subjects. | An aggregate score of Twenty Four (24) or better in six (6) subjects, comprising three (3) core and three (3) elective subjects. |
Core Subjects and Minimum Grades | Credits (A1 – C6) in three (3) Core Subjects i.e. English, Mathematics and Integrated Science. | Credits (A- D) in three (3) Core Subjects i.e. 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
- 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
PROGRAMME | SERVICE REQUIREMENT | QUALIFICATION REQUIRED |
Technical Officer (Health Information Option) |
Service
| Certificate as
Preventive (NAP)
(NAC)
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Technical Officer (Disease Control& Surveillance Option) | ||
Technical Officer (Community Health- Nutrition Option) | ||
Technical Officer (Health Promotion and Social Marketing Option) | ||
Technical Officer (Dental Surgery) | ||
Community Mental Health |
Diploma Community Mental Health – Two (2) Years
Requirements for Diploma Community Mental Health
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
(NAP)
(NAC)
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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 Assistantship (Medical) – (Four) 4 years
Requirements for Direct Entry
BSc. Physician Assistantship (Medical)
BSc. Medical Laboratory Technology
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS (BSc. Community Medicine & Health – Direct Entry) | ||
WASSCE | SSCE | |
Age | 16 – 35 years | |
Overall Aggregate | An aggregate score of Thirty Six (36) or better in six (6) subjects, comprising three (3) core and three (3) elective subjects. | An aggregate score of Twenty Four (24) or better in six (6) subjects, comprising three (3) core and three (3) elective subjects. |
Core Subjects and Minimum Grades | Credits (A1 – C6) in three (3) Core Subjects i.e. English, Mathematics and Integrated Science. | Credits (A- D) in three (3) Core Subjects i.e. English, Mathematics and Integrated Science. |
Elective Subjects and Minimum Grades | Credits (A1 – C6) in three (3) Elective Subjects, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Elective Mathematic. | Credits (A – D) in three (3) Electives Subjects. Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Electives Mathematics. |
PROGRAMME | SERVICE REQUIREMENT | QUALIFICATION REQUIRED |
BSc. Physician Assistant (Medical) |
| Diploma as a
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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)
Age: Not more than 50 years, Subject to medical fitness
Direct Entry BSc. Community Mental Health – Four (4) Years
BSc. Community Health (Nutrition option) – Four (4) Years
BSc. Health Information Management – Four (4) Years
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 | SSCE | |
Age | 16 – 35 years | |
Overall Aggregate | An aggregate score of Thirty Six (36) or better in six (6) subjects, comprising three (3) core and three (3) elective subjects. | An aggregate score of Twenty Four (24) or better in six (6) subjects, comprising three (3) core and three (3) elective subjects. |
Core Subjects and Minimum Grades | Credits (A1 – C6) in three (3) Core Subjects i.e. English, Mathematics and Integrated Science. | Credits (A- D) in three (3) Core Subjects i.e. English, Mathematics and Integrated Science. |
Elective Subjects and Minimum Grades | Credits (A1 – C6) in three (3) elective subjects of the following: General Arts, General Science, Home Economics (Food and Nutrition Option) and Agricultural Science (excluding crop and animal husbandry). | Credits (A – D) in three elective subjects the following: General Arts, General Science, Home Economics (Food and Nutrition Option) and Agricultural Science (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
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.
NAME | PROGRAMMES | PROGRAM DURATION | CERTIFICATE TYPE |
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COLLEGE OF HEALTH YAMFO | BSC. PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTSHIP (Medical) | 4 YEARS | Degree |
BSC. COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH | 4 YEARS | Degree | |
BSC. COMMUNITY HEALTH NUTRITION | 4 YEARS | Degree | |
BSC. HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT | 4 YEARS | Degree | |
BSC. HEALTH PROMOTION | 4 Years | Degree (Regular) | |
BSC. MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE | 4 Years | Degree (Regular) | |
BSC. DISEASE CONTROL AND EPIDEMIOLOGY | 4 Years | Degree (Regular) | |
BSC. HEALTH PROMOTION | 3 OR 2 YEARS | Post Basic Degree | |
BSC. MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE | 3 OR 2 YEARS | Post Basic Degree | |
BSC. DISEASE CONTROL AND EPIDEMIOLOGY | 3 OR 2 YEARS | Post Basic Degree | |
BSc. HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT (SANDWICH) | 3 OR 2 YEARS | Post Basic Degree | |
BSc. COMMUNITY HEALTH NUTRITION (SANDWICH) | 3 OR 2 YEARS | Post Basic Degree | |
BSc. COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH (SANDWICH) | 3 OR 2 YEARS | Post Basic Degree |