The Nursing and Midwifery Training College kumasi (NMTC) in Kumasi is one of Ghana’s public tertiary health institutions overseen by the Ministry of Health for the education of well-qualified professionals with theoretical and evidence-based practical skills required for competent care delivery in a variety of settings.
In 1957, the college was founded by the Medical Mission Sisters of the Kumasi Church, and since then, it has trained healthcare professionals for more than 60 years, with over four thousand students and alumni and over fifty courses including diploma, post-basic, and certificate programmes in nursing, midwifery, and other disciplines offered.
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NMTC, Kumasi is situated at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly, in Ghana’s Ashanti Region and affiliated with Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. The Nurses and Midwifery Council (NMC), Ghana oversee the operations, curriculum, and exams of the school, respectively. The institution is accredited by the National Accreditation Board, Ghana.
COURSES OFFERED WITH DURATION
The institution offers three major programs:
- Basic Programmes
- Post Basic Programmes
- Certificate Programmes
Basic Nursing Programmes
These are diploma programs offered for a period of 3 years.
Courses offered include:
- Registered General nurse (RGN) Diploma
- Registered Mental Nurse (RMN) Diploma
- Registered Midwifery (RM) Diploma (females only)
- Registered Community Health Nurse (RCHN) Diploma
Basic Programmes in other specialty
The diploma programs in other specialties run for a period of 3 years.
Courses offered are:
- Technical Officer Community Health, (Nutrition option) Diploma
- Technical Officer Community Health, (Disease control) Diploma
- Technical Officer Health Information, Diploma
- Technical Officer Medical Laboratory Technology, Diploma
- Technical Officer Environmental Health, Diploma
- Technical Officer Oral Health, Diploma
- Diploma in Community Medicine (Medical Assistants) Diploma
- Certificate in Community Health Nursing,(CHN)
- Certificate in Environmental Health (Environmental Health Assistants)
- Certificate in Community Health (Field Technicians)
- Certificate in Clinical Health Care (Health Assistants Clinical)
- Certificate in Clinical Health Care (Reproductive Health Option) females only
- Physiotherapy (Certificate)
- Certificate in Medical Laboratory
Post Basic Programmes
Post Basic Programmes usually cover a period of 2 years; they include:
Nursing Post Basic Programmes
- Ophthalmic Nursing – Korle-bu
- Peri- Operative Nursing – Korle-bu
- ENT Nursing – Korle-bu
- Public Health Nursing – Korle-bu
- Critical Care Nursing – Korle-bu
- Nurse Anesthesiology – Kumasi
Other specialty
Community (Medical Assistants) Kintampo
Community Oral Health – Kintampo
Certificate Programmes
- Certificate in Community Health Nursing
- Certificate in Environmental Health (Environmental Health Assistants)
- Certificate in Community Health (Field Technicians)
- Certificate in Clinical Health Care (Health Assistants)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Entry Requirements for Basic Nursing Programmes
1.Students with WASSCE should have credit- between A1-C6 -in six (6) subjects, including three (3) Core subjects, English Language, Mathematics and Integrated
Science, and three (3) Elective subjects applicable to the programme of study.
- Students with SSSCE should have credit- between A-D -in six (6) subjects which are made up of three (3) Core subjects (English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science are included in the core courses), and three (3) Elective subjects (subjects that are pertinent to the study programme).
- For students with TVET Qualifications, credit in three Core subjects- English and mathematics mandatory -and passes in three elective subjects related to the academic programme is required.
- You can also apply if you’re waiting for the May/June, 2023 WASSCE, or NABPTEX RESULTS.
- Only students between the ages of 16-35 can apply.
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Entry Requirements for Post- Basic Nursing Programmes
1.Applicants should not be more than 50 years and will have to undergo a medical fitness test.
2.Requirements for Post Basic Nursing and Midwifery Programmes vary according to the programme of study.
Perioperative Nursing, Critical Care Nursing, ENT Nursing, and Ophthalmic (BSc)
Mandatory one year Rotation/Internship/National Service is required
Three years experience in a relevant Basic area OR two (2) years work experience upon a request from a facility after internship.
Required qualification: RGN, Physician Assistants, RMN, RM, RCN.
Public Health Nursing (BSc)
Mandatory one (1) year Rotation/Internship/National Service
Three (3) years experience in a relevant Basic area OR two (2) years work experience upon a request from a facility after internship.
Qualification required: RGN, RMN, RM, RCN.
Post NAC/NAP Midwifery
At least three (3) years’ experience in a relevant Auxiliary area.
Qualification required: General Nurse, Physician Assistant (Medical)
(BSc) Anesthesia
At least one (1) year Rotation/Internship/National Service.
Two (2) years’ experience in a relevant Basic area OR one (1) year work experience upon a request from a facility after internship.
Qualification required: General Nurse, Physician Assistant (Medical)
APPLICATION GUIDELINES
Purchase application codes from any Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) or Ghana Commercial Bank (GCB) branch at a cost of Two Hundred Ghana Cedis (GH¢200.00). (This includes the cost of verification of results, SMS alerts and all other correspondence).
Kindly note that NO postage envelopes are required as all correspondence will be via SMS or Email. So you should have a dedicated phone number and a personal valid email address, not that of a relative.
Upon payment, you will receive a voucher containing your unique PIN and Serial Number.
Use the PIN code and Serial Number to access the application form online at https://healthtraining.gov.gh
The application portal will bring a list of various accredited institutions, so while applying, you should choose Nursing And Midwifery Training College, Kumasi as your school of choice.
Note that the online registration form is accessible only by the PIN and self-created password.
Follow the instructions carefully and fill the relevant stages of the admission process once the online application is opened.
Use the PIN and Serial Number to track the status of your admission process.
Note that only Applicants who meet admission requirements will be invited to attend a competitive interview at the school of choice.
NB: Wrong filling of the form will affect your admission. So you should check the form thoroughly before submission and if you need assistance in filling your form, you can visit any of the accredited Health Training Institutions close to you.
CONTACT DETAILS: Nursing And Midwifery Training College Kumasi
Stress Address
KATH,
Bantama, A/R.
Postal Address
P.O.Box KS 110
Adum – Kumasi, Ghana
Phone
+233 241 385 150
Email
[email protected]
Website
https://nmtckumasi.edu.gh/