BSc.Public Health Nursing
Description
The Public Health Nursing programme at KAAF University College prepare prospective students to acquired knowledge and highest integrity, irrespective of colour, belief, race, poor or rich.
The global trend in nursing and public health in the area of professionalism calls for a change in the training and career development of nurses and public health in Ghana. It is therefore imperative that matured Nurse Assistant (Preventive)/ Community Health Nurse would be giving a professional touch so as to fit into the international best practices.
Our program, BSc in Public Health Nursing is designed for nurses interested to gain a professional qualification in health visiting, occupational health nursing or school nursing. The program proposes registered nurses a prospect to enhance their knowledge and extend their skills to enhance health. This course is appropriate for qualified nurses with a dedication to prevention and health advancement and evidence-based practice in a civic setting. They are enabled in acquiring their knowledge and competences to enhance the provision of health care, by employing appropriate theory, research, and support, to reflect modern perceptions.
The program aims to make sure that students are trained to promote health and social well-being through the accomplishment of the standards of proficiency of dedicated public health nursing. The course also concentrates on understanding and encouraging people in building a healthy lifestyle, as well as enhancing and protecting health in the public and private sectors.
Candidates applying to the programme must meet the following entry requirements:
WASSCE I SSCE – Six (6) credit passes (A1-C6) including English Language, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science and any three (3) relevant elective subject in General Science. General Arts or Home Economics with an overall aggregate of 36 or better.
Diploma Holders: Applicants with diploma in community health nursing from a recognized institution plus licensure examinations of the Nursing and Midwifery Council will be admitted to the third year.
Access Programme: Holders of NAC/HAC/NAP/CHNC certificates will do the six(6) weeks access course before admitting into BSc. Nursing Programme.
Enrolled Nurse: Holders can gain admission to the six-week ACCESS programme.
Study Options:
- Regular (day)
- Weekend
- Evening
- Sandwich
| Ghanaian Students | ||
|---|---|---|
| Programme | Freshers GH¢ | Continuing GH¢ |
| Regular | 3,600 | 3,600 |
| Six Weeks Access Programme | GH¢ 1,300 | |
| Top-Up for Diploma Holders (2YR) | GH¢ 14,000 for the entire programme | |
| Foreign Students | ||
| Programme | Freshers USD $ | Continuing USD $ |
| Regular | 2,050 | 1,650 |
| Top-Up Diploma Holders (2YRS) | $3,300 for the entire programme | |
YEAR ONE, SEMESTER ONE
COURSE CODE | COURSE |
KAFCC 101 | Communication and academic writing skills |
KAFCC 105 | French I |
KAFCC 103 | Introduction to Information Technology |
KAFCC 107 | Introduction to Sociology |
KCHN 113 | Introduction to Sign Language |
KCHN 163 | Community Health Practical |
KCHN 101 | Anatomy and physiology 1 |
KCHN 103 | Basic Nursing I (Theory) |
KCHN 111 | Basic Nursing I (Practical) |
KCHN 105 | Introduction to Community Health Nursing |
YEAR ONE, SEMESTER TWO
COURSE CODE | COURSE |
KAFCC 106 | Introduction to Psychology |
KAFCC 104 | French II |
KCHN 116 | Nursing and Midwifery Informatics |
KCHN 104 | First Aid (Theory) |
KCHN 110 | First Aid (practical) |
KCHN 102 | Anatomy and Physiology II |
KCHN 112 | Therapeutic Communication |
KCHN 114 | Community Study (practical) |
KCHN 108 | Professional Adjustment In Community health Nursing |
KCHN 213 | Nursing Practical I |
YEAR TWO, SEMESTER ONE
COURSE CODE | COURSE |
KCHN 201 | Psychology and Health |
KCHN 203 | Sociology for Health |
KCHN 205 | Nursing Theories |
KCHN 207 | Pharmacology, Therapeutics & Pharmacovigilance I |
KCHN 203 | Applied Chemistry |
KCHN 215 | Microbiology and Infection Prevention |
KCHN 211 | Personal and Environmental Health |
KCHN 225 | Medical Nursing I |
KCHN 217 | Nursing practical II |
YEAR TWO, SEMESTER TWO
COURSE CODE | COURSE |
KAFCC 202 | Basic Statistics |
KCHN 206 | Nutrition and Dietetics |
KCHN 207 | Fundamentals of Surgical Nursing |
KCHN 220 | Community Paediatric Health Nursing |
KCHN 210 | Pathology |
KCHN 212 | Pharmacology, Therapeutics & Pharmacovigilance II |
KCHN 226 | Medical Nursing II |
KCHN 202 | Community Health practical I |
KCHN 206 | Health Structure and Management Systems |
KCHN 208 | Principles of Disease Management and Control I |
KCHN 218 | Nursing practical III |
YEAR THREE, SEMESTER ONE
COURSE CODE | COURSE |
KCHN 311 | Obstetrics Nursing |
KCHN 331 | Principles of Disease Management and Control II |
KCHN 307 | Pediatric Nursing |
KCHN 301 | Principles and Practice of Community Health I |
KCHN 303 | Community Nursing Administration |
KCHN 305 | Occupational Health |
KCHN 307 | Traditional and Alternative Medicine |
KCHN 309 | Community Health practical II (District Level) |
YEAR THREE, SEMESTER TWO
COURSE CODE | COURSE |
KCHN 302 | Principles of Community Health II |
KCHN 318 | Community Health Nursing Practical (Intra Semester) |
KCHN 308 | Research Methods |
KCHN 332 | Principles of Disease Management and Control III |
KCHN 314 | Pediatric Nursing II |
KCHN 306 | Obstetric and Gynaecological Nursing |
KCHN 316 | Nursing Practical (Obs and Gynae) |
KCHN 302 | Family Planning |
KCHN 304 | Community-Based Rehabilitation |
YEAR FOUR, SEMESTER ONE
KCHN 403 | Mental Health Nursing |
KCHN 413 | Primary Eye Care and Oral Health |
KCHN 218 | Supply Chain Management |
KCHN 405 | Tools and Methods of Teaching |
KCHN 415 | Physical Assessment |
KCHN 419 | Physical Assessment (Practical) |
KCHN 417 | Adolescent Health |
KCHN 411 | Community Health Practical III (Community Mental Health) |
YEAR FOUR, SEMESTER TWO
COURSE CODE | COURSE |
KCHN 414 | Relationship Marketing Strategy and Entrepreneurship |
KCHN 406 | Principles of Curriculum Development |
KCHN 408 | Community Health Nursing Seminar |
KCHN 404 | Community Palliative Care |
KCHN 402 | Gerontology and Home Nursing |
KCHN 410 | Research Project |