Tertiary Programmes

Diploma in Diagnostic Medical Imaging (Radiography & Ultrasound)

A Diploma in Diagnostic Medical Imaging is a specialized educational program designed to train students in the use of imaging technology to diagnose medical conditions. This program typically covers various imaging techniques such as X-rays, ultrasound, MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging), and CT (Computed Tomography) scans.

Key Components of the Program:

  1. Theoretical Knowledge: Courses on anatomy, physiology, and pathology to understand the human body and how diseases affect it.
  2. Technical Skills: Training on how to operate and maintain imaging equipment.
  3. Clinical Practice: Hands-on experience in hospitals or clinics to apply learned skills in real-world settings.
  4. Patient Care: Learning how to interact with patients, ensuring their comfort and safety during imaging procedures.

Career Opportunities:

Graduates can pursue careers as:

    • Radiologic Technologists
    • Sonographers
    • MRI Technologists
    • CT Technologists

These professionals play a crucial role in the healthcare system by providing essential diagnostic information to physicians.

Duration

    • 3 years for WASSCE Graduates.
    • 2 years to matured students

Admission requirements

  1. Applicants for this programme must be science students with credit passes (C6 or better) in English Language, Mathematics, Science, Chemistry, Biology
    and Physics.
  2. Top -up / matured applications available

Accreditation

Our Diploma in Diagnostic Medical Imaging is Accredited by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commision (GTEC) and Affiliated to the University for Deveopment Studies (UDS)

Higher National Diploma (HND) in Dispensing Technology

The Higher National Diploma (HND) in Dispensing Technology is a program designed to build upon the earlier Dispensing Technician (DT) Certificate program.

It was introduced to enhance the capacity of graduates in terms of performance and to meet the demands of pharmaceutical industries, such as hospitals and community pharmacies.

 

Components of the Programme

Students in this program undergo courses in dispensing of medicines, prescription reading, identification of prescription errors, hospital and community pharmacy practice, pharmaceutical microbiology, analytical chemistry, organic and medicinal chemistry, basic pharmacognosy, physiology, pharmacology and therapeutics, basic first aid, management, and store-keeping.

Additional mandatory courses include communication skills, computer literacy, African studies, statistics, and entrepreneurship.

 

Employment Opportunities

Graduates of this program are employed by the Ministry of Health as Pharmacy Technicians and are regulated by the Pharmacy Council.

 

Duration

3 years

 

Admission requirements

Applicants for this programme must be science students with credit passes (C6 or better) in English Language, Mathematics, Science, Chemistry, Biology
and Physics.

 

Accreditation

Our Higher National Diploma (HND) in Dispensing Technology Programme is Accredited and Awarded by the Pharmacy Council of Ghana

Diploma Medical Laboratory Science/Technology

Certificate in Medical Laboratory Science/Technology is a program designed to train individuals to become Laboratory Technologists.

The curriculum aims to provide students with a solid theoretical foundation in diagnostic medical laboratory sciences and the competence to generate accurate laboratory results.

The program’s objectives include:

    • Demonstrating adequate knowledge and understanding of the theoretical aspects of medical laboratory science.
    • Showing competence in generating laboratory results and practicing in specialized areas.
      Integrating current clinical developments into professional practice.
    • Managing complex laboratory procedures with high organizational ability.
    • Applying knowledge in entrepreneurship for setting up private diagnostic centers.

Diploma Topup

After successful completion of the certificate, graduates have the option to top it up to a diploma with an additional 2 years of study

Duration

    • Certificate: one (1) year
    • Diploma:  Three (3) years

Admission Requirements

Applicants for this programme must be science students with credit passes (C6 or better) in English Language, Mathematics, Science, Chemistry, Biology
and Physics.

Accredited by

    • Diplomas in Medical Laboratory Technology/Science Programme are awarded by the Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (CTVET)  and licensed by the Allied Health Professionals Council (AHPC).