Nursing is undoubtedly the most sought after career among the allied medical professions. Thus it is in great demand in the health care labour market, both in Sri Lanka as well as overseas. Be it so, the number of aspirants seeking to be trained and qualified as nurses is also growing. Nonetheless, only a few of them are gifted with the privilege of being trained in the state sector.
Thus the PAHTE ACADEMY www.patheacademy.org , a pioneer private sector institution in Sri Lanka providing vocational education in allied medical professions, is pleased to offer you a study programme, conducted here in Sri Lanka, culminating with a Higher National Diploma. The sole objective of the PATHE programme is to help fill the void that exists in the nurses training field with the guidance of a highly eminent academic staff and thereby bestowing qualified and well trained nurses to the nursing stratum.
Nursing is one of the noble occupations in the health care service and its career opportunities are greater and more varied than ever before. As the health care field becomes increasingly complex and specialized, more and more nurses are finding steady, rewarding careers beyond the traditional hospital setting.
The successful students will be conferred a Higher National Diploma (HND) by PATHE Academy(hotline:0773171300) which is recognized worldwide. The said HND is envisaged to be accepted as an alternate qualification for enrolment to a BSc degree programme overseas in the near future.
Study modules of the said programme will include the following:
- Fundamentals of Nursing
- ICT
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Pathology
- Microbiology
- Medical & Surgical Nursing
- History and Trends in Nursing
- Maternal and Child health Nursing
- Introductory Psychology
- Family Planning
- Introductory Sociology
- Psychiatric Nursing
- Nursing ethics and Professional Adjustments
- Health Education
- Pharmacology
- Community Health Nursing
- Scientific Principles Applied to Nursing
- Ward management and supervision
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Practical and Internship
Admission requirements would be GCE (O/L) with at least five passes including Science, Maths and Language (Sinhalese medium- Sinhala or English medium - English) in not more than two sittings. Both genders are acceptable and no age limitations. The programme is of 2 years duration and the students must maintain an attendance record of 80% and undergo 960 hours of internship to be qualified in achieving the Higher National Diploma in General Nursing.
PAHTE possesses modern laboratory facilities equipped with cutting edge technology. Practical training is carried out in collaboration with private hospitals. All theory classes are held at Park Hospital, conveniently located at Park Road, Narahenpita. Students are also facilitated with internet and CD-ROM based teaching with loads of video and multimedia presentations. All students are given access to our computer labs to obtain internet based resources any time of the day.
Thus PATHE will be pleased to guide you through our pathway in achieving the HND in General Nursing and become a worthy member of the health care service.
Please feel free to contact us for any further information and / or clarification. For registration please contact our friendly counsellors. |
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