Diploma in Nursing

OVERVIEW:

VTiU University’s Diploma in Nursing is a practical and highly sought-after 2-year programme. Complete in every way, it is the perfect course for individuals who have a keen interest in caring for patients who are suffering from illnesses in hospitals or in medical care settings such as hospices and emergency medical centres, both in the public and private sectors.
Students will be immersed in the study of core medical subjects such as human anatomy, biology, biochemistry, pathology, pharmacology, and safety and health standards and procedures. Additionally, they will also learn the necessary support subjects such as communication techniques, psychological support for the sick and their families, English language, and computer technology.
At the end of the programme, students will be employment-ready, as they will know how to assess and plan nursing care needs and requirements; provide essential pre-surgical and post-surgical care; monitor and administer a comprehensive list of medicines, medications, intravenous infusions, and transfusions; take temperatures, pulses, blood pressures, and biological samples; write and keep medical records, and organise their own and others' work duties.
Most significantly, VTiU’s Diploma in Nursing students will know how to give invaluable emotional support and medical advice to patients and their families.

Entry Qualification:

Pass GCE O-Level or equivalent with PASS in Language or English and 5 Grade C in the following subjects:
Credit in Mathematics (Elementary or Additional or Modern).
Either one (1) of the credit below:
Science/Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Applied Science
Credit in three (3) other subjects
OR
A pass in International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with an Overall Band Score of minimum 5.5;
OR
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL):
TOEFL Paper Based Test (TOEFL PBT) a minimum score of 515.
TOEFL Computer Based Test (TOEFL CBT) a minimum score 215.
TOEFL Internet Based Test (TOEFL IBT) a minimum score 80.
Cambridge Advance English (CAE)
Cambridge Proficiency English (CPE)
Pearson Test of English (PTE)

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS:

All students must be certified medically fit by a registered medical practitioner within one month from commencement of the nursing programme
Students must not have any physical disabilities or impaired senses that hinders nursing dexterity
Students with medical conditions such as HIV, AIDS, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Epilepsy, mental health disorders and color blindness cannot be admitted into the programme

Career Prospects:

Physiotherapy clinics and multidisciplinary clinics (for example, chiropractic clinics)

1. Public or Private Hospitals / Medical Centres
2. Nursing and Residential Homes
3. Public or Private Clinics

Duration:

02 Years