The significance of obtaining a top-notch education cannot be emphasized at a time when the complexity and dynamism of the health industry are at an all-time high. Offering a broad range of programs designed to give the upcoming generation of health professionals the knowledge and skills they need to succeed, the Kwara State College of Health Technology, Offa, is a shining example of excellence in this field. With the 2024/2025 academic session rapidly approaching, the College is happy to inform you that its admission forms are now accessible online, providing a new opportunity for aspirants to become successful health professionals.
Program Details and Requirements for Enrollment
Community-Based Health
Activities:
- Worker for Community Health Extension, or CHEW
- Community Health (National Diploma)
- JCHEW: A worker in community health extension
Admission Requirements:
- NABTEB, WAEC, GCE, or NECO
- Math, English, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics for five (5) credits
Dental Wellness
Activities:
- Technician for Dental Surgery, or DST
- Digital Health Technologies, or DHT
- Dental treatment
Qualifications for DST/DHT Admission:
- WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB
- Math, English, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics are the five (5) subjects that must be passed.
Environmental Health Sciences
Activities:
- Technician for Environmental Health (EHT)
Admission Requirements:
- WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB
- Math, English, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics for five (5) credits
Environmental Technology, ND and HND; Environmental Technician (Diploma).
Admission Requirements:
- NABTEB, WAEC, NECO, or GCE
- Four (4) credits each in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English, and a Pass or Credit in Mathematics
Medical Records Administration
Activities:
- Health Information Management National Diploma
- Higher National Diploma in Health Information Management, or HNDHIM
Admission Requirements:
- WAEC, NECO, GCE, or NABTEB
- Five (5) credits minimum, comprising of the following subjects: Mathematics, Biology/Health Science, Physics/Chemistry, English Language, and any one of the following: Economics, Geography, Religious Knowledge, and Nigerian Language
Healthcare Laboratory
Activities:
- Certified Laboratory Technician (MLT)
Admission Requirements:
- WAEC, NABTEB, GCE, or NECO
- Four (4) credits each in biology, chemistry, English, and mathematics, plus one credit or pass in physics
Nurses in Public Health
Activities:
- Nursing Public Health (PHN (HND))
- Public Health Technician Education
Admission Requirements:
- NABTEB, WAEC, NECO, or GCE
- Math, English, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics for five (5) credits
Biomedical Engineering
Activities:
- Utilizing Bio-Medical Technology
Admission Requirements:
- WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB
- Math, English, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics for five (5) credits
Surgical
Activities:
- Orthopaedic Cast Technician (OCT):
- Prosthetics and Orthotics Technician, or POT
Admission Requirements:
- WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB
- Math, English, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics for five (5) credits
Medical Education
Activities:
- Technician in Health Education
Prerequisites:
- Four (4) credits in NECO, WAEC, or NABTEB, including any additional credit in Agricultural Science, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, or Biology/Health Science, plus Mathematics, English, and Biology/Health Science
Opticianry Dispensing
Activities:
- NDDOP stands for “ND Dispensing Opticianry”
Admission Requirements:
- WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB
- Math, English, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics for five (5) credits
Medical Imaging and X-Rays
Activities:
- X-ray technologist
Admission Requirements:
- WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB
- Math, English, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics for five (5) credits
Neighborhood Dietary Practices
Activities:
- CNTs (nutrition technicians in communities)
- Dietetics and Nutrition, NDND
Admission Requirements:
- WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB
- Math, English, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics for five (5) credits
Drug Store
Activities:
- Technician in Pharmacy (PHT)
Admission Requirements:
- WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB
- Math, English, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics for five (5) credits
The DEP, or diploma in epidemiology
Admission Requirements:
- WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB
- Math, English, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics for five (5) credits
Emergency Medicine Diploma (DME)
Admission Requirements:
- WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB
- Math, English, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics for five (5) credits
Higher National Diploma (HND) Programs
The following courses now have open enrollment:
- Technology for Environmental Health, HND
- Health Information Management, HND
- HND Public Health
- Dental Health Technology HND
Conditions for Admission
Applicants must have earned at least a lower second-class pass on their final exams after completing the National Diploma (ND) program in a related discipline.
Candidates also need to possess:
- Five GCSE passes in math, chemistry, biology, and English language at grade C or better.
- Evidence of having finished a year-long work placement at an accredited school.
Time frame
With a practical attachment time, the program lasts for two (2) academic years or four (4) semesters.
Accredited Pharmacy Technician
For Pharmacy Technicians who graduated from any PCN-accredited College of Health Technology in Nigeria before 2017, the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN) has approved a refresher course. To be admitted directly into the pharmacy or pharmaceutical sciences faculty at any Nigerian university that offers the study, you must first get a Certified Pharmacy Technician Certificate.
Correctional Research
The purpose of the remedial program is to correct O’Level results that are below par.
Appropriate candidates are encouraged to apply to the college for remedial courses. The objective is to equip applicants for admission into any college course with a guarantee.
After completing the remedial program successfully, students will be guaranteed admission to the College of Health Technology Offa, provided that:
- Earn a minimum of 2.0 CGPA in college-level O’Level subjects.
- Ensure that any O’Level inadequacies are addressed.
The chosen courses for the successful candidates will subsequently be assigned.
Time: Half a year
Application Procedure
Online applications for the 2024/2025 academic year are open, and they cost Fifteen Thousand Naira (N15,000.00), which is a non-refundable fee. ATM card payments are handled safely through the College’s site. Interested individuals should visit the official application portal for online application and comprehensive payment instructions.
Finally
If you have any questions, the admission office can be reached by email at 08105211246 or by phone from 9 am to 2 pm on weekdays. This is an opportunity that will help you realize your dreams of a better future in the health industry and pave the route for a fulfilling career in health technology.
With Kwara State College of Health Technology, Offa, start your path to being a renowned health practitioner. This is where your career in the medical field begins.
Sources: Allschoolabs, Myschoolgist
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