In an era where the health sector’s dynamism and complexity are at an all-time high, the importance of receiving a top-tier education cannot be overstated. The Kwara State College of Health Technology, Offa, stands as a beacon of excellence in this sector, offering a wide array of programs tailored to equip the next generation of health professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel. As the 2024/2025 academic session beckons, the College is pleased to announce the availability of its admission forms online, opening doors for aspiring health professionals to make their mark in the world.
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Kwara College Of Health Tech. Offa Admission Forms 2024/25
| 📅 Start Date | 14th February 2024 |
| 💳 Application Fee | N15,000.00 |
| 🌐 Apply Online | Yes, via the portal |
| 📚 Programs Offered | Community Health, Dental Health, and more |
| 📞 Enquiries | 08105211246 (9 am-2 pm weekdays) |
| ✉️ Email | Available for contact |
| 📖 Requirements | 5 Credits in relevant subjects |
| 🎓 HND Programs | Environmental Health, Health Info Management, etc. |
Program Offerings and Entry Requirements
Community Health
- Programs:
- CHEW (Community Health Extension Worker)
- NDCH (National Diploma Community Health)
- JCHEW (Junior Community Health Extension Worker)
- Requirements for Admission:
- NECO, WAEC, GCE, or NABTEB
- Five (5) Credits in Mathematics, English, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
Dental Health
- Programs:
- DST (Dental Surgery Technician)
- DHT (Dental Health Technology)
- Dental Therapy
- Requirements for Admission into DST/DHT:
- NECO, WAEC or NABTEB
- Five (5) Credits pass in: Mathematics, English, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
Environmental Health Science
- Programs:
- EHT (Environmental Health Technician)
- Requirements for Admission:
- NECO, WAEC or NABTEB
- Five (5) Credits in Mathematics, English, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
- Requirements for Admission:
- EVT (Diploma Environmental Technician), ND and HND Environmental Technology
- Requirements for Admission:
- GCE, NECO, WAEC or NABTEB
- Four (4) Credits in English, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, and a Credit or Pass in Mathematics
- Requirements for Admission:
- EHT (Environmental Health Technician)
Health Information Management
- Programs:
- NDHIM (National Diploma Health Information Management)
- HNDHIM (Higher National Diploma Health Information Management)
- Requirements for Admission:
- NECO, WAEC, GCE or NABTEB
- A minimum of Five (5) Credits which must include: English Language, Mathematics, Biology/Health Science, Physics/Chemistry, and any subject chosen from Economics, Geography, Religious Knowledge, and Nigerian Language
Medical Laboratory
- Programs:
- MLT (Medical Laboratory Technician)
- Requirements for Admission:
- NECO, GCE, WAEC or NABTEB
- Four (4) Credits in Mathematics, English, Biology, and Chemistry, and a Credit or Pass in Physics
Public Health Nursing
- Programs:
- PHN (HND) (Public Health Nursing)
- PHTEC (Public Health Technician)
- Requirements for Admission:
- GCE, NECO, WAEC or NABTEB
- Five (5) Credits in Mathematics, English, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
Bio-Medical Engineering
- Programs:
- BMT (Bio-Medical Technology)
- Requirements for Admission:
- NECO, WAEC or NABTEB
- Five (5) Credits in Mathematics, English, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
Orthopaedic
- Programs:
- OCT (Orthopaedic Cast Technician)
- POT (Prosthetics Orthotics Technician)
- Requirements for Admission:
- NECO, WAEC or NABTEB
- Five (5) Credits in Mathematics, English, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
Health Education
- Programs:
- HET (Health Education Technician)
- Requirements:
- Four (4) Credits in NECO, WAEC, or NABTEB: Mathematics, English, Biology/Health Science, Economics, + any other one in Chemistry, Physics, Geography, Agricultural Science
Dispensing Opticianry
- Programs:
- NDDOP (ND Dispensing Opticianry)
- Requirements for Admission:
- NECO, WAEC or NABTEB
- Five (5) Credits in Mathematics, English, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
X-Ray and Medical Imaging
- Programs:
- X-Ray Technician
- Requirements for Admission:
- NECO, WAEC or NABTEB
- Five (5) Credits in Mathematics, English, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
Community Nutrition
- Programs:
- CNT (Community Nutrition Technician)
- NDND (ND Nutrition and Dietetics)
- Requirements for Admission:
- NECO, WAEC or NABTEB
- Five (5) Credits in Mathematics, English, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
Pharmacy
- Programs:
- PHT (Pharmacy Technician)
- Requirements for Admission:
- NECO, WAEC or NABTEB
- Five (5) Credits in Mathematics, English, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
Diploma in Epidemiology (DEP)
- Requirements for Admission:
- NECO, WAEC or NABTEB
- Five (5) Credits in Mathematics, English, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
Diploma in Medical Emergencies (DME)
- Requirements for Admission:
- NECO, WAEC or NABTEB
- Five (5) Credits in Mathematics, English, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
Higher National Diploma Programmes (HND)
Admissions are now open for the following courses:
- HND Environmental Health Technology
- HND Health Information Management
- HND Community Health
- HND Dental Health Technology
Admission Requirements
Prospective candidates must have completed the National Diploma (ND) program in a relevant field, achieving at least a lower second-class pass in their final assessments.
Additionally, candidates must have:
- Five (5) GCSE passes at Grade C or above in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, and Chemistry.
- Proof of completing a one-year work placement from a recognised institution.
Duration
The program spans four (4) semesters, equating to two (2) academic years, which includes a practical attachment period.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
The Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN) has sanctioned a refresher course for Pharmacy Technicians who qualified before 2017 from any PCN-accredited College of Health Technology in Nigeria. This is to obtain a Certified Pharmacy Technician Certificate, which is necessary for direct entry admission into the faculty of pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences at any Nigerian University offering the course.
Remedial Studies
The remedial program is designed to address deficiencies in O’Level results.
Applications are welcomed from suitable candidates for remedial studies at the college. The aim is to prepare candidates for guaranteed admission into any course of study at the college.
Admission into the College of Health Technology Offa is guaranteed upon successful completion of the remedial program, provided candidates:
- Achieve a minimum of 2.0 CGPA from O’Level subjects taken at the college.
- Address all necessary O’Level deficiencies.
Successful candidates will then be allocated to courses of their choice.
Duration: 6 months
Application Process
Application forms for the 2024/2025 academic session are available online, with a non-refundable fee of Fifteen Thousand Naira (N15,000.00). Payments are securely processed via ATM cards on the College’s portal. For detailed payment instructions and to apply online, interested candidates can visit the official application portal.
Should you have any inquiries, the admission office is available from 9 am to 2 pm on weekdays at 08105211246 or via email. This opportunity not only opens a pathway to a rewarding career in health technology but also aligns with your aspirations for a brighter future in the health sector.
Embark on your journey towards becoming a distinguished health professional with Kwara State College of Health Technology, Offa. Your future in the health sector starts here.
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