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Community Health Extension Workers (CHEW)
Admission Requirements
In order to be admitted to the Diploma Programme in the College, a candidate must satisfy the minimum entry requirement of not less than five (5) credit level in WAEC, NECO, GCE O Level at not more than two (2) sittings. This must include English, Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry and Health Sciences. Others could be any two of these at credit or pass level.
Academic Session
The college operates a two semester session. A semester is expected to last for a period of about 14 to 15 weeks (including registration, teaching and examination period) provided that not less than 12 weeks each are actually devoted to teaching.
Duration of the Diploma Program
The minimum number of years to be spent in the Diploma Programme is three years; and shall not exceed an additional of two years if a student fails to graduate within the minimum number of years stipulated for the programme.
Course Credit System
The course credit system is a quantitative system of organization of the curriculum in which subject areas are broken down into unit course which are examined and for which students earn credits if passed. The courses are arranged in progressive order of difficulty or in level of difficulty or in level of academic progress.
Credit Units
The second aspect of the system is that courses are assigned weight called credit unit. These consist of specified number of students-teacher contact hours per week per semester. The credit units are used in two ways, as a measure of course weighting and as an indicator of students work load. As a measure of course weighting, for each unit course (e.g. CHE 212, ELS 101) the credit unit to be earned to satisfactory complete the course is specified. Thus, a 2 credit units means 2 contact hours per week per semester.
Student work load
Every student is required to register for a minimum of 15 credit unit per semester and a maximum of 24 credit units (except for student on field experience) industrial attachment .
Grading Point Average (GPA)
This is a grading system using both latters (A-F) and figures (1-5)
| Marks | Grades | Grade Point (GP) |
|---|---|---|
| 70-100 | A | 5.0 |
| 60-69 | B | 4.0 |
| 50-59 | C | 3.0 |
| 45.49 | D | 2.0 |
| 40-44 | E | 1.0 |
| 0-39 | F | 0 |
The performance of candidates in any semester is reported in GPA. This is average weighted grade point earned in the course taken during the semester. The GPA is obtained by multiplying the GP attained in each course by the number of credit unit assigned to the course, then summing up and dividing by the total number of credit units registered for the semester.
Cumulative Grade Point Average
The students’ academic status is represented at the end of every section to show overall performance and next to step in the process. In general, the student may be asked to proceed to the next level without problem, proceed with a carryover repeat (probation) or withdraw. A student with a CGPA of 1.00 and above may be allowed to proceed to the next level provided they have not failed more than six courses. If they failed more than six courses or earned a CGPA of less than 1.00 then the student must repeat the current year. A repeating student is said to be on probation, then he/she must withdraw from the course of study. The registrar may allow him/her to transfer another course.
Industrial Training (IT)
Industrial Training is a requirement that must be fulfilled by all students before graduation. It’s a four (4) credit unit. The programme offers students the opportunity to apply all the knowledge, skills and values that he/she acquired both in academic and professional studies. In line with the College of Health guidelines, the college set aside one semester of Industrial Training. Students on the Industrial Training are required to observe the rules of behavior listed below:
- They should consider themselves as full members of staff of the Clinic/Hospital.
- They should be involved in all the activities of the Clinic/Hospital by the directives of the Hospital management.
- hey should be in attendance of the Clinic/Hospital all the time.
- They can only leave the Clinic/Hospital premises during duties hours with the permission of the Heads.
- They should abide by the rules and regulation of the Clinic/Hospital applicable to the regular staff.
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)
Admission Requirements
In order to be admitted to the Diploma Programme in the College, a candidate must satisfy the minimum entry requirement of not less than five (5) credit level in WAEC, NECO, GCE O Level at not more than two (2) sittings. This must include English, Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry and Health Sciences. Others could be any two of these at credit or pass level.
Academic Session
The college operates a two semester session. A semester is expected to last for a period of about 14 to 15 weeks (including registration, teaching and examination period) provided that not less than 12 weeks each are actually devoted to teaching.
Duration of the Diploma Programme
The minimum number of years to be spent in the Diploma Programme is three years; and shall not exceed an additional of two years if a student fails to graduate within the minimum number of years stipulated for the programme.
Course Credit System
The course credit system is a quantitative system of organization of the curriculum in which subject areas are broken down into unit course which are examined and for which students earn credits if passed. The courses are arranged in progressive order of difficulty or in level of difficulty or in level of academic progress.
Credit Units
The second aspect of the system is that courses are assigned weight called credit unit. These consist of specified number of students-teacher contact hours per week per semester. The credit units are used in two ways, as a measure of course weighting and as an indicator of students work load. As a measure of course weighting, for each unit course (e.g. CHE 212, ELS 101) the credit unit to be earned to satisfactory complete the course is specified. Thus, a 2 credit units means 2 contact hours per week per semester.
Student work load
Every student is required to register for a minimum of 15 credit unit per semester and a maximum of 24 credit units (except for student on field experience) industrial attachment .
Grading Point Average (GPA)
This is a grading system using both latters (A-F) and figures (1-5)| Marks | Grades | Grade Point (GP) |
|---|---|---|
| 70-100 | A | 5.0 |
| 60-69 | B | 4.0 |
| 50-59 | C | 3.0 |
| 45.49 | D | 2.0 |
| 40-44 | E | 1.0 |
| 0-39 | F | 0 |
Cumulative Grade Point Average
The students’ academic status is represented at the end of every section to show overall performance and next to step in the process. In general, the student may be asked to proceed to the next level without problem, proceed with a carryover repeat (probation) or withdraw. A student with a CGPA of 1.00 and above may be allowed to proceed to the next level provided they have not failed more than six courses. If they failed more than six courses or earned a CGPA of less than 1.00 then the student must repeat the current year. A repeating student is said to be on probation, then he/she must withdraw from the course of study. The registrar may allow him/her to transfer another course.
Industrial Training (IT)
Industrial Training is a requirement that must be fulfilled by all students before graduation. It’s a four (4) credit unit. The programme offers students the opportunity to apply all the knowledge, skills and values that he/she acquired both in academic and professional studies. In line with the College of Health guidelines, the college set aside one semester of Industrial Training. Students on the Industrial Training are required to observe the rules of behavior listed below:
- They should consider themselves as full members of staff of the Clinic/Hospital.
- They should be involved in all the activities of the Clinic/Hospital by the directives of the Hospital management.
- They should be in attendance of the Clinic/Hospital all the time.
- They can only leave the Clinic/Hospital premises during duties hours with the permission of the Heads.
- They should abide by the rules and regulation of the Clinic/Hospital applicable to the regular staff.
Pharmacy Technician (PHT)
In order to be admitted to the Diploma Programme in the College, a candidate must satisfy the minimum entry requirement of not less than five (5) credit level in WAEC, NECO, GCE O Level at not more than two (2) sittings. This must include English, Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry and Health Sciences. Others could be any two of these at credit or pass level.
Academic Session
The college operates a two semester session. A semester is expected to last for a period of about 14 to 15 weeks (including registration, teaching and examination period) provided that not less than 12 weeks each are actually devoted to teaching.
Duration of the Diploma Programme
The minimum number of years to be spent in the Diploma Programme is three years; and shall not exceed an additional of two years if a student fails to graduate within the minimum number of years stipulated for the programme.
Course Credit System
The course credit system is a quantitative system of organization of the curriculum in which subject areas are broken down into unit course which are examined and for which students earn credits if passed. The courses are arranged in progressive order of difficulty or in level of difficulty or in level of academic progress.
Credit Units
The second aspect of the system is that courses are assigned weight called credit unit. These consist of specified number of students-teacher contact hours per week per semester. The credit units are used in two ways, as a measure of course weighting and as an indicator of students work load. As a measure of course weighting, for each unit course (e.g. CHE 212, ELS 101) the credit unit to be earned to satisfactory complete the course is specified. Thus, a 2 credit units means 2 contact hours per week per semester.
Student work load
Every student is required to register for a minimum of 15 credit unit per semester and a maximum of 24 credit units (except for student on field experience) industrial attachment .
Grading Point Average (GPA)
This is a grading system using both latters (A-F) and figures (1-5)| Marks | Letter Grades | Grade Point (GP) |
|---|---|---|
| 70-100 | A | 5.0 |
| 60-69 | B | 4.0 |
| 50-59 | C | 3.0 |
| 45.49 | D | 2.0 |
| 40-44 | E | 1.0 |
| 0-39 | F | 0 |
The performance of candidates in any semester is reported in GPA. This is average weighted grade point earned in the course taken during the semester. The GPA is obtained by multiplying the GP attained in each course by the number of credit unit assigned to the course, then summing up and dividing by the total number of credit units registered for the semester.
Cumulative Grade Point Average
The students’ academic status is represented at the end of every section to show overall performance and next to step in the process. In general, the student may be asked to proceed to the next level without problem, proceed with a carryover repeat (probation) or withdraw. A student with a CGPA of 1.00 and above may be allowed to proceed to the next level provided they have not failed more than six courses. If they failed more than six courses or earned a CGPA of less than 1.00 then the student must repeat the current year. A repeating student is said to be on probation, then he/she must withdraw from the course of study. The registrar may allow him/her to transfer another course.
Industrial Training (IT)
Industrial Training is a requirement that must be fulfilled by all students before graduation. It’s a four (4) credit unit. The programme offers students the opportunity to apply all the knowledge, skills and values that he/she acquired both in academic and professional studies. In line with the College of Health guidelines, the college set aside one semester of Industrial Training. Students on the Industrial Training are required to observe the rules of behavior listed below:
- They should consider themselves as full members of staff of the Clinic/Hospital.
- They should be involved in all the activities of the Clinic/Hospital by the directives of the Hospital management.
- They should be in attendance of the Clinic/Hospital all the time.
- They can only leave the Clinic/Hospital premises during duties hours with the permission of the Heads.
- They should abide by the rules and regulation of the Clinic/Hospital applicable to the regular staff.
National Diploma in Health Information Management
Goal
A. This programme is designed to provide the diplomate with the knowledge and skill to assist in planning, collating organizing, disseminating monitoring and managing vital information required at the local, state and national levels in order to ensure effective and comprehensive national health care delivery.
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
A diplomate of this programme should be able to:
- Assist in planning and organizing health information services in health care delivery system
- Organise and control health records, under supervision, in health and medical establishments
- Collect, store, retrieve and preserve health information.
- Collate, analyse, present health statistical data under supervision
- Participate in planning quality control, evaluation, researches in health care delivery system and other relevant committees in defining standards for health information.
- Assist in designing, standardizing and controlling health records forms.
DURATION
Its duration shall be two academic sessions of four semesters, including supervised clinical work experience (or SIWES).
The National Diploma is a two year terminal programme.
ENTRY REQUIREMENT
Applicants with the following qualifications may be considered for admission into the National Diploma programme.
A minimum of 4 credit passes in the relevant subjects, at not more than two (2) sittings at the SSCE, WASC or its equivalent. The subjects must include mathematics, English language, biology or health science plus one subject chosen from chemistry, physics, economics/commerce, geography, English literature, IRK or CRK and Nigerian Language.
CURRICULUM
The curriculum of all ND and HND programmes consists of five main components. These are:
- General Studies/Education
- Basic/Foundation Courses
- Professional/Specialized Courses
- Electives
- Supervised Industrial Work Experiences Scheme (SIWES)
Health Promotion and Education (HPE)
Philosophy of the program
Health Promotion and Education play a vital role in disease prevention and controls,
Health Education is the first component of Primary Health Care (PHC) and its cuts across all other components of PHC.
Therefore, it is important to develop a curriculum for the training of professionals who will provide appropriate Health Promotion and Education services at the health facilities schools, workplace and the community at large.