Admission Forms for 2017/18 Courses In Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital Is Out

Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital Admission Forms for 2017/18 Courses

Applications are invited from interested and candidates who suitably qualified for admission into the following Schools/Training Programmes in ABU Teaching Hospital Zaria for 2017/2018 academic session.

ABUTH COURSES, REQUIREMENTS & ENTRANCE EXAM DATES

1. SCHOOL OF NURSING

This School offers a three (3) year basic general nursing training to suitable candidates of not less than 171/2 years and not more than 26 years of age.

Those who are interested must apply with the following available in this acceptable combination of results:

i. WAEC/WAEC or NECO/NECO
ii. WAEC/NECO

a) Five credits in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry & Biology at not more than two sittings.

Entrance Examination and Interview 

Candidates who satisfy the basic entry requirements shall be required to sit for an entrance examination in June, 2017 and selection interview thereafter. Only candidates who are short-listed will appear for the selection interview.
The Selection process will include essay writing followed by an oral interview. Selected Applicants for admission shall be required to pass a medical examination for fitness.
NOTE: Only candidates who satisfied 0-level requirement will be invited for entrance examination.

Accommodation

This course is residential. Its necessary that Successful candidates live in the Nurses’ hostel; payment of accommodation fee shall be made by installment.

2. SCHOOL OF POST BASIC NURSING PROGRAMMES

The school runs Post Basic Programmes namely:-
 Midwifery, Ophthalmic and Paediatrics and Anaesthesia

Those who wish to apply for any of the programme must ensure to have the following:-

a) Midwifery Course :-
Is eighteen (18) months duration and eligible candidates must have five credit passes in S SCE, WASC/NECO or GCE which should include among others English Language, Mathematics and three (3) Science Subjects (Physics, Chemistry and Biology) at not more than two sittings. Candidates must also be registered Nurse (RN) with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria

b) Ophthalmic Nursing Course:
Duration: One year Programme and candidates wishing to enroll must be qualified registered nurses (RN) with the Nursing and midwifery Council of Nigeria with at least one year post qualification experience.
Additional Post Basic Diploma/Certificate/other relevant course could be an advantage. In addition to the above, eligible candidates must have five credit passes in SSCE/WAS C/NECO or GCE which should include among others, English language, mathematics, Physics, chemistry and Biology at not more than two sittings.

c) Pediatric Nursing Course: 
Duration: One (1) year programme and candidates wishing to apply must be registered Nurses (RN) with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria and must have at least one year Post Qualification/Registration experience.
Additional Post Basic Diploma/Certificate/other relevant courses could be an advantage. In additional to the above, eligible candidates must have five credit passes in SSCE WASC/NECO/or GCE which should include among other, English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology at not more than two sittings

d) Nurse Anesthesia Programme 
Duration: is eighteen (18) months duration and eligible candidates must have five credit passes in SSCE, WAEC, NECO or GCE which should include among other English Language, Mathematics and three (3) Science subjects (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology at not more than two sittings. Applicant must be a Registered Nurse (RN) with a current practicing license and at least one (1) year post qualification experience.

Entrance Examination/Interview 

Candidates who are eligible will be requested to sit for a written aptitude test to be followed by an oral interview. Additional Post Basic Diploma/Certificate/Other relevant courses could be an added advantage..
Resumption for training is April, 2018.

Examination Dates:

Midwifery June, 2017
Ophthalmic July, 2017
Pediatric July, 2017
Anesthesia Jan. 2018

For the selection interview, candidates are to come along with the originals of all their certificates, license, evidence of sponsorship, certificates of workshop attended . A release letter from their sponsors.

3. SCHOOL OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES

Special Fellowship of Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria

This is a Twenty-four (24) months course leading to the award of FMLSCN. Candidates wishing to apply must have the following :-

(a) Associate (AMLSCN) of the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria BMLS plus a minimum of one (1)year post qualification experience.
(b) NYSC discharge or exemption certificate. (c) Current practicing license of the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria.

4. SCHOOL OF HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT  

National Diploma Course in Health Information Management
Duration: Two (2) years direct course for those with GCE ‘0’ Level or its equivalent and one year for those with Technician Certificate in Health Information Management of the Health Record Officers Registration Board of Nigeria.

Entry Requirements:

1. Candidates for this programme must have WASC, S SCE or NECO with passes at credit level in five (5) subjects including English, Mathematics, Biology/Physic/ or Chemistry and any subject.
All ND candidates must sit for JAMB and passes cut-off mark
For JAMB Candidates they must posses the JAMB cut-off marks.
Candidates shall comme with screening registration fee of N2,500.00
Please note that:
(i) Selection of Candidates will be on the basis of academic qualification. A written examination and oral interview coupled with presentation of ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES., Printout of JAMB and SSCE.
(ii) Entrance Examination and Interview: (Dates will be communicated to candidates)

HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT 

Duration: Two (2) Years

Entry Requirement 

Candidates for this programme must have been issued National Diploma in Health Information Management and registered with the health Records officers Registration Board of Nigeria and must have undergone an Industrial Training(IT) for one year in a reputable Hospital in addition to the basic entry requirement for the ND. Candidates must do regularization with JAMB when admitted. Entrance Examination and Interview (Date will be communicated to candidates)

5. SCHOOL OF BIO-MEDICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY 

Diploma Course
Entry Requirements:

This is a two (2) year Course. Applicants wishing to apply must have senior secondary school certificate (SSCE) or its equipment , WAEC, GCE, NECO, NABTEC) with passes at credit level in Mathematics. Physics, Chemistry, Biology and at least a pass in English Language at not more than two sittings.
In addition, credit or ordinary pass in any of the following subjects will be an advantage. Wood work, sheet metal work. Auto Mechanic, Basic electronics, Basic Electricity and Technical Drawing.

Certificate Course 
This is a one (1)year course. Candidates with the following qualification are eligible for admission.
a) Candidates who have passed WASC/SSCE with passes in Science subjects.
b) Intermediate Secondary Schools with Trade Test Grade [II] certificate and evidence of Secondary Education in the Sciences.

Entrance Examination and Interview

Candidates who have the basic entry qualification will be required to sit for an entrance examination in September, 2017. Those successful at the entrance examination will attend selection interview thereafter. Candidates with evidence of guaranteed sponsorship will be given preference

The course at present is non residential. Successful candidates will be required to arrange for their own accommodation.

6. COMMUNITY HEALTH OFFICERS  TRAINING PROGRAMME (HD)

This course takes a minimum of two (2) years duration, and officers from any of the following categories of health workers that have been working in primary health care area are eligible for admission.

(WASCE, NECO or GCE 0/L) at not more than two sittings, which must include; English Language, Mathematics and Biology/Health Science.

Community Health Extension Workers five (5) Credit level passes in SSCE (WASCE, NECO or GCE 0/L) at not more than two sittings, which must include: English Language, Mathematics and Biology/Health Science.

Entrance Examination and Interview 
Candidates who satisfy the Basic entry requirements shall be invited for an entrance examination in the month of July 2016 after which successful ones would attend the selection interview immediately.

Candidates with evidence of guaranteed institutional sponsorship will be given preference, but limited vacancies exist for privately sponsored ones.

Entry Qualification 
a) Holders of Diploma in Community Health with not less than two (2) years post qualification experience plus, five (5) credit level passes in S SCE b) Applicants must be registered and possess a valid practice license.
c) Two recent passport photograph

HOW TO APPLY FOR ABUTH ADMISSIONS.
Step 1 – Visit www.apply.abuth.org.ng

Click "Purchase Access Code"
Fill the applicant’s detail. Full Name, Valid Email address, Phone Number, Program and course (make sure you type the information correctly)
Click Pay with Remita button to general Remita Retrival Reference (RRR)
Print the transaction reference page issued by Remita
Visit any branch of any Commercial Bank and present your payment reference number (RRR) for the payment. Request for the payment evidence from the bank.
You can also pay with (VISA, Master Cad, Verve, Remita, Internet Banking, or Mobile wallets).

Step 2- after payment go to www.apply.abuth.org.ng

Click Sign up/Login to proceed with the application.
Fill the New Applicant form make sure you use the same information as in the transaction reference form: Email Address, Phone Number, Password, and your Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) Code.
Click Sign Up to Complete the Application Form.
Ensure you print the exam slip and come with it on the exam day.

Please Also NOTE These Tentative dates for closing of forms and examinations

Respective Schools

1) School of Nursing –

Closing Date 31st May 2017 

Exam Date- June 2017

2) School of Post Basic Nursing (Midwifery)-

Closing Date 30th June 2017

Exam Date July 2017

2) School of Post Basic (Ophthalmic. & Paed)

Closing Date  30th June 2017

Exam Date July.2017

3) School of Med. Lab. Science

Closing Date 31st July 2017

Exam Date August, 2017

4) School of Health Information Mgt.

Closing Date 31st July 2017

Exam Date August 2017

5) School of Bio-Medical Eng.

Closing Date 30th Augt. 2017

Exam Date Sept. 2017

6) Community Health Officers Programme (CHO)

Closing Date 30th June 2017

Exam Date July 2017

7) School of Post Basic (Anaesthesia)

Closing Date 31st Oct. 2017

Exam Date Dec. 2017

Application fee ……….  N6,200

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