What are the accredited Nursing Schools in Ghana in Ghana? What are the admission requirements into Training Colleges, and how do you purchase admissions forms? This article is a complete guide on nursing schools in Ghana put together by the editorial team here at The Ghanaian Standard.
We also list all legally certified nursing training institutions in Ghana and their locations. We also include a full list of the courses they offer and how you can apply. Some of these health facilities are also some of the best academic institutions in Ghana, and Africa
Nursing training schools in Ghana are some of the best all over the world. Nurses trained in Ghana are much sought after in many western nations. Recently, Ghana exported a team of nurses to Barbados. Ghana has a total of 127 nursing training colleges
The Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana have published the entry requirements for admission into Health Training institutions in Ghana. All stakeholders are encouraged to adhere to these requirements.
Auxiliary programmes
Age limit; 18-35
| Grade | WASSCE | SSSCE |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Aggregate | A cut-off aggregate score of forty-eight (48) or better in six subjects comprising three core and three electives | A cut-off aggregate score of thirty (30) or better in six subjects comprising three core and three electives |
| Core Subjects and minimum Grade | At least passes (A1-E8) in three core subjects i.e. English, Mathematics, Integrated Science | At least passes (A-E) in three core subjects i.e. English, Mathematics, Integrated Science |
| Elective subjects and minimum Grade | At least passes (A1-E8) in three elective subjects | At least passes (A-E) in three elective subjects |
Basic programmes
Age limit; 18-35
| Grade | WASSCE | SSSCE |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Aggregate | An aggregate score of thirty (30) or better in six subjects comprising three core and three electives | An aggregate score of twenty-four (24) or better in six subjects comprising three core and three electives |
| Core Subjects and minimum Grade | Credits (A1-C6) in three core subjects i.e. English, Mathematics, Integrated Science | Credits (A-D) in three core subjects i.e. English, Mathematics, Integrated Science |
| Elective subjects and minimum Grade | Credits (A1-C6) in three elective subjects | Credits (A-D) in three elective subjects |
Post Basic Programmes
| Programmes | Service Requirement | Qualification Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Peri-Operative Nursing 2. Critical Care Nursing 3. E.N.T nursing 4. Ophthalmic Nursing 5. Paediatric Nursing | a. Mandatory one-year Rotation/internship National Service b. Three years experience in a relevant Basic area or two years' work experience upon a request from a facility after internship | Registered General Nursing (RGN), Mental Health Nursing (RMN) Registered Midwifery (RM) Royal College of Nursing (RCN) |
| Public Health Nursing | a. Mandatory one-year Rotation/internship National Service b. Three years experience in a relevant Basic area or two years' work experience upon a request from a facility after internship | Registered General Nursing (RGN), Mental Health Nursing (RMN) Registered Midwifery (RM) Royal College of Nursing (RCN) |
| Post Basic Midwifery | At least three (3) experience in a relevant auxiliary area | CHN/HAC |
Source; Nursing & Midwifery Council of Ghana
How to Apply to Nursing Training Institutions in Ghana
Cost of Nursing Training College forms
- The cost of Nursing And Midwifery Training College Application Forms for the academic year is Two Hundred Ghana Cedis (GHC 200.00).
Where to Buy Nursing Training College forms
The Nursing And Midwifery Training College Application Vouchers / Codes can be purchased from branches of the following banks nationwide :
How to Apply (Buy) Nursing Training Colleges forms
- Buy application codes from any Agricultural Development Bank(ADB) or Ghana Commercial Bank (GCB) branch
- Visit any of the health training institutions nearby for assistance in the filing of your Nursing and Midwifery Training College Application Forms or follow the steps below to fill the forms yourself.
How to fill out Nursing Training Colleges forms
- Buy application codes from any Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) or Ghana Commercial Bank (GCB) branch
- After making a payment at the bank, you will be given a voucher with a unique PIN and Serial Number.
- Then visit https://healthtraining.gov.gh
- Enter the PIN code and Serial Number given to you at the bank to begin filling out the Nursing And Midwifery Training College Application Forms online.
- Track your Admission status with your PIN and Serial Number from time to time after filling out the Nursing And Midwifery Training College Application Forms online.
