What are the accredited Nursing Schools in Ghana? What are the admission requirements for Training Colleges, and how do you purchase admissions forms?
This article is a complete guide on nursing schools in Ghana put together by the editorial team here at The Ghanaina Standard.
We also list all legally certified nursing training institutions in Ghana and their locations. We also include a full list of the courses they offer and how you can apply. Some of these health facilities are also some of the best academic institutions in Ghana, and Africa
Nursing training schools in Ghana are some of the best in the world. Nurses trained in Ghana are much sought after in many Western nations. Recently, Ghana exported a team of nurses to Barbados. Ghana has a total of 127 nursing training colleges
Nursing Training Colleges in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana
The Greater Accra Region of Ghana has a total of 26 nursing training colleges running various courses in Registered General Nursing (RGN), Registered General Nursing (RGN), Mental Health Nursing (RMN), Registered Midwifery (RM), Practical Nursing (PN) and more
State-owned Nursing Schools in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana
The Greater Accra Region of Ghana has a total of 8 state-owned nursing training schools
# | Institution Name & Location | Programs offered |
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1 | University of Ghana, Legon, Accra | Registered General Nursing (RGN), Registered General Nursing (RGN), Mental Health Nursing (RMN), Registered Midwifery (RM), Practical Nursing (PN) |
2 | Nursing & Midwifery Training School, Korle-Bu, Accra | Registered General Nursing (RGN), Registered Midwifery (RM) |
3 | Nurses Training College, Pantang. | Mental Health Nursing (RMN) |
4 | Nursing & Midwifery Training College, Pantang. | Registered Midwifery (RM), Nursing Assistant Clinical (NAC) |
5 | Nursing & Midwifery Training College, Teshie. | Registered General Nursing (RGN), Registered Midwifery (RM), Nursing Assistant Clinical (NAC) |
6 | Ophthalmic Nursing School, Korle-Bu | Ophthalmic Nursing (OPN) |
7 | Critical Care Nursing & Peri-Operative Nursing School | Guide to Critical Care Nursing (CCN), Power of Nursing (PON) |
8 | Public Health Nurses Training School, Korle-Bu | Mental Health Nursing (RMN), Public Health Nursing (PHN) |
Private Nursing Colleges in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana
The Greater Accra Region of Ghana has a total of 18 private nursing training institutions
# | Institution Name & Location | Programs offered |
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1 | Valley View University, Oyibi, Accra | Registered General Nursing (RGN), Mental Health Nursing (RMN), Registered Midwifery (RM) |
2 | Central University College, Miotso | Registered General Nursing (RGN) |
3 | St. Karol Sch. of Nursing, Weija, Accra | Registered General Nursing (RGN) |
4 | Pentecost University College, Sowutuom Accra | Registered General Nursing (RGN), Registered Midwifery (RM) |
5 | West End University College, Weija Accra | Registered General Nursing (RGN) |
6 | Nursing & Midwifery Training School, 37 Military, Accra. | Registered General Nursing (RGN), Registered Midwifery (RM) |
7 | Western Hills School of Nursing, Accra. | Registered General Nursing (RGN), Nursing Assistant Clinical (NAC) |
8 | Nightingale School of Nursing, Accra. | Registered General Nursing (RGN) |
9 | Narh Bita College , Tema | Registered General Nursing (RGN), Registered Midwifery (RM), Nursing Assistant Clinical (NAC) |
10 | Martin Luther Health Training School, | Nursing Assistant Clinical (NAC) |
11 | Family Health University College School of Nursing and Midwifery, Teshie- Nungua, Accra | Registered General Nursing (RGN), Registered Midwifery (RM), Nursing Assistant Clinical (NAC) |
12 | Health Concern Ghana, Accra | Nursing Assistant Clinical (NAC) |
13 | Nyaniba Health Assistant Training School, Tema | Nursing Assistant Clinical (NAC) |
14 | Golden Sunbeam International College of Science and Technology, Ayikuma-Accra | |
15 | Ghana Christian University College, Adenta-Accra | Registered General Nursing (RGN) |
16 | Wisconsin International University College, Accra | Registered General Nursing (RGN), Registered General Nursing (RGN), Registered Midwifery (RM) |
17 | Oak City International College Madina-Accra | Registered General Nursing (RGN) |
18 | Knutsford University College | Registered General Nursing (RGN) |
Nursing Training Institutions in the Ashanti Region of Ghana
State-owned Nursing Training Colleges in the Ashanti Region of Ghana
The Ashanti Region of Ghana has 11 Government-owned nursing training institutions
# | Institution Name & Location | Programs offered |
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1 | KNUST, Kumasi | Registered General Nursing (RGN), Registered Midwifery (RM), Enrolled Nursing (EN) |
2 | Presby Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Agogo | Registered General Nursing (RGN), Registered Midwifery (RM) |
3 | Nursing & Midwifery Training College, Kumasi | Registered General Nursing (RGN), Registered Midwifery (RM), Midwifery Nursing (MID) |
4 | SDA Nurses Training College, Kwadaso | Registered General Nursing (RGN), Registered Midwifery (RM) |
5 | Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Ashanti Mampong | Registered General Nursing (RGN), Registered Midwifery (RM), Nursing Assistant Clinical (NAC), Midwifery Nursing (MID) |
6 | Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Maase Offinso | Registered General Nursing (RGN), Registered Midwifery (RM) |
7 | Midwifery Training School Jaachie Pramso | Registered Midwifery (RM), Midwifery Nursing (MID), Registered General Nursing (RGN) |
8 | Nurses Training College, Kokofu | Registered General Nursing (RGN), Nursing Assistant Clinical (NAC) |
9 | Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Tepa | Registered General Nursing (RGN), Registered Midwifery (RM), Nursing Assistant Clinical (NAC), |
10 | ENT Nurses Training School, Kumasi | Otorhinolaryngology Nursing (ENT) |
11 | SDA Midwifery Training College, Asamang | Registered Midwifery (RM), Midwifery Nursing (MID), Registered General Nursing (RGN) |
Private Nursing Training Schools in the Ashanti Region of Ghana
The Ashanti Region of Ghana has 14 private nursing training institutions
# | Institution Name & Location | Programs offered |
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1 | Presby University College Agogo | Registered General Nursing (RGN), Registered Midwifery (RM), Midwifery Nursing (MID) |
2 | Christian Service University College, Kumasi | Registered General Nursing (RGN), Registered Midwifery (RM) |
3 | Garden City University College, Kumasi (Dip. & BSc) | Registered General Nursing (RGN), Registered Midwifery (RM) |
4 | Premier School of Nursing, Moshie Zongo-Kumasi | Registered General Nursing (RGN), Registered Midwifery (RM), Nursing Assistant Clinical (NAC) |
5 | Samlee Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Kumasi | Nursing Assistant Clinical (NAC), Midwifery Nursing (MID) |
6 | Community Health Nurses Training School Fomena | Royal College of Nursing (RCN), NAP Midwifery Nursing (MID) |
7 | Abot College of Health Sciences and Technology, Kumasi | |
8 | College of Integrated Healthcare, Obuasi | Registered Midwifery (RM) |
9 | Ghana Baptist University College, Kumasi | Registered General Nursing (RGN) |
10 | Royal Ann College of Health, Kumasi | Registered General Nursing (RGN), Registered Midwifery (RM) |
11 | Neumann College, Kumasi | Registered General Nursing (RGN) |
12 | Withrow College | Registered General Nursing (RGN) |
13 | Manaata School of Midwifery, Kumasi | Registered Midwifery (RM) |
14 | Afia Kobi Ampem | Registered General Nursing (RGN), Registered Midwifery (RM) |
Nursing Training Colleges in the Bono Region of Ghana
There are 7 Nursing Training Colleges in the Bono Region of Ghana, 5 state-owned, and 2 privately run
# | Institution Name & Location | Programs offered | Ownership |
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1 | Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Sunyani | Registered General Nursing (RGN) Registered Midwifery (RM), Nursing Assistant Clinical (NAC) | State-owned |
2 | Holy Family Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Berekum | Registered General Nursing (RGN) Registered Midwifery (RM), Midwifery Nursing (MID) | State-owned |
3 | Nursing and Midwifery Training School, Dormaa Ahenkro | Registered General Nursing (RGN), Registered Midwifery (RM), Midwifery Nursing (MID) | State-owned |
4 | Nurses Training College, Seikwa | Registered General Nursing (RGN), Nursing Assistant Clinical (NAC) | State-owned |
5 | Nurses Training College, Sampa | Registered General Nursing (RGN) | State-owned |
6 | Methodist University College, Wenchi (DIP.) | Registered General Nursing (RGN) | Private |
7 | Catholic University College, Fiapre | Registered General Nursing (RGN) | Private |
Nursing Training Colleges in the Bono East Region of Ghana
There are 4 Nursing Training Colleges in the Bono East Region of Ghana, 3 state-owned, and 1 private
# | Institution Name & Location | Programs offered | Ownership |
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1 | Nurses Training College, Techiman Krobo | Registered General Nursing (RGN), Nursing Assistive Personnel (NAP) | State-owned |
2 | Holy Family NMTC, Kenten, Techiman | Registered General Nursing (RGN), Registered Midwifery (RM), Midwifery Nursing (MID) | State-owned |
3 | Anglican University College of Technology, Nkoranza | Registered General Nursing (RGN) | Private |
4 | Midwifery Training College, Yeji | Registered Midwifery (RM), Midwifery Nursing (MID) | State-owned |
Nursing Training Colleges in the Ahafo Region of Ghana
There are 6 Nursing Training Colleges in the Ahafo Region of Ghana, all of them are state-owned
# | Institution Name & Location | Programs offered | Ownership |
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1 | Midwifery Training School, Goaso | Registered Midwifery (RM), Midwifery Nursing (MID) | State-owned |
2 | Community Health Nurses Training School, Tanoso | Royal College of Nursing (RCN), Nursing Assistive Personnel (NAP), Midwifery Nursing (MID) | State-owned |
3 | College of Nursing, Ntotroso | Registered General Nursing (RGN) | State-owned |
4 | Nursing Training College, Kwapong | Registered General Nursing (RGN), Nursing Assistant Clinical (NAC) | State-owned |
5 | Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Dadiesoaba | Registered General Nursing (RGN), Nursing Assistant Clinical (NAC) | State-owned |
6 | Presbyterian Midwifery Training College, Duayaw-Nkwanta | Registered Midwifery (RM) | State-owned |
Nursing Training Colleges in the Eastern Region of Ghana
There are 11 Nursing Training Colleges in the Eastern Region of Ghana, 6 state-owned, and 5 private
# | Institution Name & Location | Programs offered | Ownership |
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1 | Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Koforidua | Registered General Nursing (RGN), Registered Midwifery (RM) | State |
2 | Holy Family Nurses Training College, Nkawkaw | Registered General Nursing (RGN) | State |
3 | Nursing and Midwifery Training School, Atibie | Registered General Nursing (RGN), Registered Midwifery (RM), Midwifery Nursing (MID) | State |
4 | Community Health Nurses Training School, Akim Oda | Royal College of Nursing (RCN), Nursing Assistive Personnel (NAP), Midwifery Nursing (MID) | State |
5 | Nurses Training College, Osiem | Registered General Nursing (RGN), Nursing Assistant Clinical (NAC), | State |
6 | Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Afosu | Registered General Nursing (RGN), Registered Midwifery (RM), Nursing Assistant Clinical (NAC), Midwifery Nursing (MID), | Private |
7 | VRA College of Nursing, Akosombo | Registered General Nursing (RGN) | Private |
8 | Hopkins Health Training Institute, Akim Oda | Registered General Nursing (RGN), Midwifery Nursing (MID) | Private |
9 | All Nations University College | Registered General Nursing (RGN), Registered Midwifery (RM) | Private |
10 | Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Odumase-Krobo | Nursing Assistive Personnel (NAP) | State |
11 | Rans-Elliot School of Nursing, Korofidua | Registered General Nursing (RGN) | Private |
Nursing Training Colleges in the Volta Region of Ghana
There are a total of 6 Nursing Training Colleges in the Volta Region of Ghana, 4 of them are state-owned, and 2 are private
# | Institution Name & Location | Programs offered | Ownership |
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1 | University of Health &Allied Sciences, Ho | Registered General Nursing (RGN), Royal College of Nursing (RCN), Registered Midwifery (RM) | State |
2 | Nurses Training College, Ho | Registered General Nursing (RGN), Royal College of Nursing (RCN), Nursing Assistive Personnel (NAP) | State |
3 | Midwifery Training School, Hohoe | Registered Midwifery (RM), Midwifery Nursing (MID) | State |
4 | Nurses Training College, Keta | Registered General Nursing (RGN), Midwifery Nursing (MID) | State |
5 | Modal College, Sgakope (Dip. & BSc) | Registered General Nursing (RGN) | Private |
6 | Margret Marguart Catholic Nursing Training College, Kpando | Registered General Nursing (RGN) | Private |
Nursing Training Colleges in the Oti Region of Ghana
The Oti Region of Ghana has one Nursing Training College, it is state-owned
# | Institution Name & Location | Programs offered | Ownership |
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1 | Midwifery Training School, Kete Krachi | Registered Midwifery (RM), Midwifery Nursing (MID), Nursing Assistant Clinical (NAC) | State |
Nursing Training Colleges in the Central Region of Ghana
There are a total of 9 Nursing Training Colleges in the Central Region of Ghana, 6 of them are state-owned, and 3 are private
# | Institution Name & Location | Programs offered | Ownership |
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1 | University of Cape Coast | Registered General Nursing (RGN) | State |
2 | KAAF University College, Kasoa | Registered General Nursing (RGN) | Private |
3 | Nursing and Midwifery Training College Cape Coast | Registered General Nursing (RGN), Registered Midwifery (RM), Midwifery Nursing (MID) | State |
4 | Nurses Training College, Ankaful, Cape Coast | Mental Health Nursing (RMN), Registered Community Mental Health Nursing (RCMN) | State |
5 | Community Health Nurses Training College, Winneba | Royal College of Nursing (RCN), Nursing Assistive Personnel (NAP) | State |
6 | Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Twifo Praso | Registered General Nursing (RGN), Royal College of Nursing (RCN), Registered Midwifery (RM), Midwifery Nursing (MID) | State |
7 | Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Dunkwa -On-Offin | Registered General Nursing (RGN), Registered Midwifery (RM), Nursing Assistant Clinical (NAC), Midwifery Nursing (MID) | State |
8 | BIMAKS College of Business and Health Sciences, Agona Swedru | Registered General Nursing (RGN) | Private |
9 | Godfery Memorial Midwifery Training School, Apam | Midwifery Nursing (MID) | Private |
Nursing Training Colleges in the Western Region of Ghana
All but one of the 6 Nursing Training Colleges in the Western Region of Ghana are State-owned
# | Institution Name & Location | Programs offered | Ownership |
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1 | Nursing and Midwifery Training College Sekondi | Registered General Nursing (RGN), Registered Midwifery (RM) | State |
2 | Midwifery Training School, Tarkwa | Registered General Nursing (RGN), Registered Midwifery (RM), Midwifery Nursing (MID) | State |
3 | Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Asakrangwa | Registered General Nursing (RGN), Registered Midwifery (RM), Nursing Assistant Clinical (NAC), Midwifery Nursing (MID) | State |
4 | Community Health Nurses Training College, Esiama | Royal College of Nursing (RCN), Nursing Assistive Personnel (NAP), Midwifery Nursing (MID) | State |
5 | Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Asanta | Registered General Nursing (RGN), Registered Midwifery (RM), Nursing Assistant Clinical (NAC), Midwifery Nursing (MID) | State |
6 | Porters College, SON | Registered General Nursing (RGN) | Private |
Nursing Training Colleges in the Western North Region of Ghana
All 3 Nursing Training Colleges in the Western North Region of Ghana are State-owned
# | Institution Name & Location | Programs offered | Ownership |
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1 | Bibiani College of Health Science | Royal College of Nursing (RCN) | State |
2 | Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Sefwi Wiawso | Registered General Nursing (RGN), Nursing Assistant Clinical (NAC) | State |
3 | College of Health , Sefwi Asafo | Royal College of Nursing (RCN) | State |
Nursing Training Colleges in the Northern Region of Ghana
There are 6 Nursing Training Colleges in the Central Region of Ghana, 4 state-owned, 2 private
# | Institution Name & Location | Programs offered | Ownership |
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1 | University for Development Studies, Tamale | Registered General Nursing (RGN), Registered Midwifery (RM), Enrolled Nursing (EN) | State |
2 | Nursing and Midwifery Training School, Tamale | Registered General Nursing (RGN), Registered Midwifery (RM), Midwifery Nursing (MID) | State |
3 | Community Health Nurses Training School, Tamale | Royal College of Nursing (RCN), Nursing Assistive Personnel (NAP) | State |
4 | Midwifery Training School, Gushegu | Registered Midwifery (RM), Nursing Assistant Clinical (NAC), Midwifery Nursing (MID) | State |
5 | Technical University College, Tamale (BSC & DIP) | Registered General Nursing (RGN) | Private |
6 | New Life College, Tamale | Registered Midwifery (RM) | Private |
Nursing Training Colleges in the North East Region of Ghana
All 2 Nursing Training Colleges in the North East Region of Ghana are State-owned
# | Institution Name & Location | Programs offered | Ownership |
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1 | Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Yendi | Registered General Nursing (RGN), RMN Nursing Assistant Clinical (NAC) | State |
2 | Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Nalerigu | Registered General Nursing (RGN), RM Nursing Assistant Clinical (NAC) | State |
Nursing Training Colleges in the Savannah Region of Ghana
All 3 Nursing Training Colleges in the Savannah Region of Ghana are State-owned
# | Institution Name & Location | Programs offered | Ownership |
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1 | Community Health Nurses Training School, Bole | Royal College of Nursing (RCN), Nursing Assistive Personnel (NAP), Midwifery Nursing (MID) | State |
2 | Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Kpembe | Registered General Nursing (RGN), Registered Midwifery (RM), Nursing Assistant Clinical (NAC), Nursing Assistive Personnel (NAP) | State |
3 | Nurses Training College, Damongo | Registered General Nursing (RGN), Nursing Assistant Clinical (NAC) | State |
Nursing Training Colleges in the Upper East Region of Ghana
The Upper East Region of Ghana has 5 Nursing Training Colleges, all of which are state-owned
# | Institution Name & Location | Programs offered | Ownership |
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1 | Nurses Training College Bolgatanga | Registered General Nursing (RGN) | State |
2 | Presbyterian Nurses Training College, Bawku | Registered General Nursing (RGN) | State |
3 | Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Zuarungu | Registered General Nursing (RGN), Nursing Assistant Clinical (NAC) | State |
4 | Midwifery Training School, Bolgatanga | Registered Midwifery (RM) | State |
5 | Community Health Nurses Training College, Navrongo | Royal College of Nursing (RCN), Nursing Assistive Personnel (NAP) | State |
Nursing Training Colleges in the Upper West Region of Ghana
The Upper West Regions of Ghana has 7 Nursing Training Colleges, all of which are state-owned
# | Institution Name & Location | Programs offered | Ownership |
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1 | Nurses Training College, Jirapa | Registered General Nursing (RGN) | State |
2 | Midwifery Training School, Jirapa. | Registered Midwifery (RM), Midwifery Nursing (MID) | State |
3 | Midwifery Training School, Tumu | Registered Midwifery (RM), Midwifery Nursing (MID) | State |
4 | Midwifery Training School, Nandom | Registered Midwifery (RM), Midwifery Nursing (MID) | State |
5 | Community Health Nurses Training School, Jirapa | Royal College of Nursing (RCN), Nursing Assistive Personnel (NAP) | State |
6 | Nurses Training College, Wa. | Registered General Nursing (RGN), Nursing Assistant Clinical (NAC) | State |
7 | Nurses Training College, Lawra | Registered General Nursing (RGN), Nursing Assistant Clinical (NAC) | State |
Entry Requirements for Application into Health Training Institutions in Ghana
The Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana have published the entry requirements for admission into Health Training institutions in Ghana.
All stakeholders are encouraged to adhere to these requirements.
Auxiliary programmes
Age limit; 18-35
Grade | WASSCE | SSSCE |
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Overall Aggregate | A cut off aggregate score of forty-eight (48) or better in six subjects comprising three core and three electives | A cut off aggregate score of thirty (30) or better in six subjects comprising three core and three electives |
Core Subjects and minimum Grade | At least passes (A1-E8) in three core subjects i.e. English, Mathematics, Integrated Science | At least passes (A-E) in three core subjects i.e. English, Mathematics, Integrated Science |
Elective subjects and minimum Grade | At least passes (A1-E8) in three elective subjects | At least passes (A-E) in three elective subjects |
Basic programmes
Age limit; 18-35
Grade | WASSCE | SSSCE |
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Overall Aggregate | An aggregate score of thirty (30) or better in six subjects comprising three core and three electives | An aggregate score of twenty-four (24) or better in six subjects comprising three core and three electives |
Core Subjects and minimum Grade | Credits (A1-C6) in three core subjects i.e. English, Mathematics, Integrated Science | Credits (A-D) in three core subjects i.e. English, Mathematics, Integrated Science |
Elective subjects and minimum Grade | Credits (A1-C6) in three elective subjects | Credits (A-D) in three elective subjects |
Post Basic Programmes
Programmes | Service Requirement | Qualification Requirements |
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1. Peri-Operative Nursing 2. Critical Care Nursing 3. E.N.T nursing 4. Ophthalmic Nursing 5. Paediatric Nursing | a. Mandatory one-year Rotation/internship National Service b. Three years experience in a relevant Basic area or two years' work experience upon a request from a facility after internship | Registered General Nursing (RGN), Mental Health Nursing (RMN) Registered Midwifery (RM) Royal College of Nursing (RCN) |
Public Health Nursing | a. Mandatory one year Rotation/internship National Service b. Three years experience in a relevant Basic area or two years' work experience upon a request from a facility after internship | Registered General Nursing (RGN), Mental Health Nursing (RMN) Registered Midwifery (RM) Royal College of Nursing (RCN) |
Post Basic Midwifery | At least three (3) experience in a relevant auxiliary area | CHN/HAC |
How to Apply in Nursing Training Institutions in Ghana
Cost of Nursing Training College forms
- The cost of Nursing And Midwifery Training College Application Forms for the academic year is Two Hundred Ghana Cedis (GHC 200.00).
Where to Buy Nursing Training College forms
The Nursing And Midwifery Training College Application Vouchers / Codes can be purchased from branches of the following banks nationwide :
- Agricultural Development Bank (ADB)
- Ghana Commercial Bank (GCB) branch
How to Apply (Buy) Nursing Training Colleges forms
- Buy application codes from any Agricultural Development Bank(ADB) or Ghana Commercial Bank (GCB) branch
- Visit any of the health training institutions nearby for assistance in the filing of your Nursing and Midwifery Training College Application Forms or follow the steps below to fill the forms yourself.
How to fill Nursing Training Colleges forms
- Buy application codes from any Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) or Ghana Commercial Bank (GCB) branch
- After making a payment at the bank, you will be given a voucher with a unique PIN and Serial Number.
- Then visit https://healthtraining.gov.gh
- Enter the PIN code and Serial Number given to you at the bank to begin filling the Nursing And Midwifery Training College Application Forms online.
- Track your Admission status with your PIN and Serial Number from time to time after filling the Nursing And Midwifery Training College Application Forms online.