Physician assistant schools in Ghana
A Physician Assistant works hand-in-hand with licensed doctors to diagnose and treat illnesses, perform physical examinations, surgeries, and other tasks as assigned by licensed physicians. A physician assistant is higher in rank than a nurse or an assistant in the medical field. They are trained to work in a variety of places such as private offices, clinics, hospitals, community health centres, and some even in the armed forces and emergency departments. There are several Physician Assistants schools in Ghana.
In this article, we have outlined the schools and the entry requirements. Keep scrolling.
Physical assistant qualifications
A physical assistant is required to have an advanced education such as a Physician Assistant degree and extensive training in the medical field. The courses involve a lot of clinical rotations to prepare the student for the very demanding and fast-paced job sector. In order to start practising, graduates of the Physician Assistant program must pass the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE) and obtain a state license.
Regulation of the physical assistantship training
Demand for Physician Assistants is always on the rise, making this a lucrative field for all who want to pursue it. To ensure the highest standards of training and practice of medicine and dentistry, the training institutions are regulated by the Medical and Dental Council Ghana, which accesses the facilities and contents of programs. The following is a list of accredited Physician Assistant schools in Ghana that provide this course.
List of schools offering physician assistantship programs in Ghana.
1. Presbyterian University College
It is located in Agogo Presbyterian Hospital and is among the schools offering Physician Assistant programs in Ghana. It offers a 4-year program in Physician Assistantship. Below are the entry requirements for the Physician Assistantship program
- SSSCE and WASCE applicants
Must have an aggregate of 24 and above in 3 core subjects and 3 electives. Core subjects include Mathematics, English and Integrated Science while the electives must include 3 of Physics, Biology, or Chemistry and Mathematics.
- Certificate applicants
Need to have five credits at the Ordinary level examination or any equivalent. Subjects include English, and Mathematics and a choice of Chemistry and Biology, Physics, Agricultural Science, or general Science and any other subject.
Should have additional passes at the GCE advanced level or an equivalent in Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Biology or Agricultural Science.
- Applicants with a diploma and advanced diploma
1. For admission to the 3rd year program, you should:
Be a diploma holder in Physician Assistantship with a minimum of B+ average or second class upper. Have 3 years' working experience in addition to the basic WASSCE or SSSCE or O Level qualification.
2. The rest of the diploma candidates are admitted in the 2nd Year.
- Mature applicants
Must be nurses aged 25 years and above with certificates in SRN and RGN.
Must have 5 credits in 5 GCE O-levels or 6 passes in the WASSCE or SSSCE subjects including Science, Mathematics and English.
- International students
Students should have evidence of being able to speak English if they come from a non-speaking country.
You should have a qualification from your home country, whose equivalence to the required courses for admission shall be determined by the West African Examination Council.
If you would like to join this college, you can contact them through the below contacts detail:
- Postal Address: P.O Box 59, Abefiti-Kwahu,Ghana.
- Website: Presbyterian University College
- Telephone 1: +233202277201/ +233202277210
- Email: info@presbyuniversity.edu.gh
- Email 2: admission@presbyuniversity.edu.gh
2. College of Health Sciences, Kintampo
The college is located in Kintampo Ghana, on the Accra-Techiman-Tamale highway and was fully established in 1969. Its location makes it easily accessible to locals and internationals to major cities and towns. The college trains middle-level health professionals offering the course to the degree level.
The college is high-ranking, with a library, computer laboratory facilities, a conference hall as well as demonstration and syndicate rooms fullly-equipped with teaching and learning materials to enhance the learning experience. Below are the entry requirements
- Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination.
- West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE)
- Nurses and Medical assistants receive course exemptions and complete the program in 2 and 3 years respectively.
- Students undertaking certificate courses are not required to have a C6 as their least grade.
Below are the Courses offered at the College of Health Sciences, Kintampo
- Diploma in Physician assistant
- Advanced diploma
- BSc. Physician Assistant Program
- Physician Assistant Program
- Community Medicine and Health ( for practising physical and medical assistants)
- Community Oral Health and Medicine (for registered dental surgery assistants)
- Health information
If you would like to join the college, you can contact them through the contacts below;
- Postal address: P.O Box 9, Kintampo, Techiman-Tamale road, Ghana.
- Phone: 0352038884
- Email: info@cohk.edu.gh
3. Radford University College Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistants
It is located in Lagos Avenue, East Legon and offers a BSc. in Physician Assistantship
Below are their Contacts:
- Physical Address: 83 A Lagos Avenue, East Legon, Accra, Ghana.
- Tel: +233 (0) 201617484/+233 (0) 546479813/ +233 (0) 234146747
- Email: info@radforduc.edu.gh
4. Princefield College and Research
It is a medical and research-based university offering the Physician Assistant degree as well as a two-year post-qualification Bachelor of Surgery so that you can be a fully-recognized medical professional.
Entry requirements at the college:
1. Ghanaian applicants must have credit passes in 3 core subjects: English, Integrated Science and Mathematics, and three elective subjects which could be either three of Chemistry, Physics, Biology, and elective Mathematics.
2. Holders of GCE or IGCE Advanced level should have a minimum of C grade in Math and English and any other 3 subjects Math, Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
3. For candidates with more than 6 years since the above qualifications apply as mature candidates.
4. Diploma Holders in Physical Assistance, in registered General Nursing or community medicine from the Kintampo Rural Health Institute with a good pass and 3 years' working experience will be admitted to level 300 to pursue a 4-semester BSc. program.
5. Applicants who have 3 years’ experience and are holders of a certificate (with a good) pass as state registered nurses will sit an entrance examination and attend a selection interview which would get them admitted at level 200 to pursue a 6-semester BSc. program.
6. For international applicants, the NAB will determine the equivalence of your foreign qualifications to Ghanaian qualifications.
7. Applicants may be subjected to an interview or an entrance examination
Contacts.
- Postal Address: P.O BOX MA 128, Ho – Volta Region, Ghana West Africa
- Telephone: +233 208504408/+233 264836489
- Email: princefield@pu.edu.gh
5. Central University College
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The university is among the physician assistant training schools in Ghana. It offers a BSc. in Physician Assistantship. It is located near Dawhenya, Miotso in Tema, Mataheko Accra.
Entry requirements for physician assistantship program
- SSSCE with an aggregate score of 24 or higher in 3 core subjects, English, Math and Integrated Science and 3 electives in the options of Science, General Arts, Agricultural Science, and Home Economics.
- WASSCE with an aggregate of 36 or higher in the 3 core subjects and three electives as in the SSSCE.
- Candidates with a Diploma in registered nursing (RN) will be exempted from some courses. Those with State Registered Nurses Qualification (SRN) from recognized health institutions with a minimum of 3 years’ experience may also apply.
- Foreign students’ transcripts must be translated to English and must all be good in both verbal and written English language.
- All applicants will undergo an interview.
Other health-related courses offered at the University (School of Applied Sciences)
- BSc. Nursing undergraduate full time
- Pharmacy undergraduate full time
Contact detail;
- Physical address: Central University, Miotso near Dawhenya, Off Accra - Aflao Road
- Postal address: P.O BOX DS 2310, Dansoman, Accra, Ghana-West Africa
- Phone: +233 303318583/ +233 302313185
- Email: baflakpui@central.edu.gh
6. Narhbita College Physician Assistantship (Diploma)
The school was established in 2008 and offers a diploma program in Physical assistantship which goes for a duration of 3 years. It is located in Tema, Ghana.
Entry requirements for the assistantship program:
- An aggregate score of 24 or higher in 6 subjects in SSSCE, comprising 3 core subjects and 3 electives in pure Science.
- WASSCE certificate holders must have an aggregate of 36 or higher in 6 subjects comprising 3 core and 3 electives in pure sciences.
Minimum grades in core subjects:
- WASSCE: A1-C6, SSSCE: A-D
Minimum grade in elective subjects:
- WASSCE: A1-C6, SSSCE: A-D
Other programs offered:
- Diploma in Registered General Nursing.
- Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology
- Certificate as a Medical Laboratory Technician
- Certificate as a Health Assistant Clinical (HAC)
Contacts:
- Postal address: P.O BOX CO 1061,Tema, Ghana.
- Phone 1: +233 22 206563
- Phone 2: +233 22 206810
- Fax: +233 22 206365
- Email: admissions@narhbita.com.gh
7. University of Health and Allied Sciences
It is one of the public physician assistant schools in Ghana, located in the Volta region in Ghana and offers a Physician Assistant degree program.
Entry requirements for the Physician assistant program:
- Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination: 6 passes with an aggregate of 24 or higher, comprising three core subjects and 3 electives which must include Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Math
- West African Senior Secondary School Certificate program: 6 passes with an aggregate of 24 or higher, comprising three core subjects and 3 electives which must include Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Math
- Senior registered nurses and medical assistants undertake the course in 3 years and 2 years respectively.
Other health-related courses offered:
- Basic and biomedical sciences
- Allied Health Sciences
- Nursing and Midwifery
- Public Health
- Medicine
Contact details:
- Physical Address: University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho, Volta Region, Ghana.
- Phone 1: 0362 190942
- Phone 2: 0362 190943
- Email: registrar@uhas.edu.gh
8. Mount Crest University College
It is a private higher education institution located in Kanda-Accra, with a branch in Larteh. It offers a BSc. in Physician Assistantship.
General entry requirements for a degree program:
- Must have credits in the four WASSCE or SSSCE core subjects: English, Mathematics, Social Studies and Integrated Science and credits in three SSSCE or WASSCE elective subjects.
- Mature applicants must be 25 years and above, with 5 or more passes at the CCE ‘O’ level or SSSCE or WASSCE. The 5 passes include English and Math
- The applicant must pass a selection interview.
- Transfer students who have undertaken the same program for one or two semesters in a recognized institution including Zenith College (External Degree LLB). They should provide an academic transcript from their previous university.
Other health-related courses offered: ( School of medical and health sciences)
- BSc. Health service Management or Public Health.
- MSc. Health Service Management or Public Health.
Contacts:
- Postal Address: Readwide Building, 12 Ablade Road, Kanda, Accra
- P.O BOX YK, 1408 Kanda, Accra, Ghana.
- Telephone 1: +233 302 937 219
- Telephone 2: +233 302 263 202
- Email: info@mountcrestuniversity.com
9. Garden City University College
The physical assistantship program has been offered at the Garden City University College since the start of the 2013/2014 academic year. It is located in Kumasi.
Entry requirements for the Physical Assistantship program:
- Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination: 6 passes with an aggregate of 24 or higher. includes three core subjects and 3 electives which must include Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Math
- West African Senior Secondary school Certificate program: 6 passes with an aggregate of 24 or higher in three core subjects and 3 electives which must include Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Math
- Senior registered nurses and medical assistants undertake the course in 3 years and 2 years respectively.
Other courses offered at the Garden City University College: (Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences)
- Diploma in Nursing
- BSc. Medical Laboratory Technology
- BSc. Nursing
- BSc. Midwifery
Contact detail:
- Postal Address: P.O BOX KS 12775, Kumasi, Ghana.
- Phone 1: 026 738 5354
- Phone 2: 026 291 034
- Email 1: info@gcuc.edu.gh
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