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23 Aug, 2019

The Directorate of University Health Services will commence Medical Examinations for Fresh Students for the 2019/2020 Academic Year from Monday, 19th August, 2019 to Friday, 27th September, 2019. 

The details of the exercise are as follows:

COLLEGE DATE VENUE
All Colleges (Early Arrivals) 19th - 23rd August, 2019 UCC Hospital 
College of Education Studies 27th -30th August, 2019
College of Humanities & Legal Studies 2nd -4th September, 2019
College of Agric and Natural Sciences 5th - 9th September, 2019
College of Health and Allied Sciences 10th - 13th September, 2019
Mop-up for all Colleges 15th -27th September, 2019
EXAMINATION  TIME (Mon-Fri) VENUE
Laboratory Tests 7:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon Laboratory Unit
X-Ray 7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. X-Ray Unit
Eye Tests 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Eye Clinic/Optometry Eye Clinic
Oral Health (Dental) 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Dental Unit
BP and BMI 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. OPD
Consultation with Medical Officers 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Consulting Rooms

Official medical examination chits would be issued to students on first-come-first-serve basis at all the service areas to ensure orderliness and smooth movement of students.

Freshers should please note that the laboratory and x-ray results would be available within two (2) working days after the examinations. Physical examination and consultations with Medical Officers will follow accordingly.

FRESHERS’ EYE SCREENING 2019/2020

The screening will run from 26th August, 2019 to 22nd September, 2019 (Mondays to Fridays) at the Optometry Eye Clinic, Department of Optometry & Vision Science, CANS (Science) Building Complex  and University Eye Clinic, Old Site (near X-Ray Dept., UCC Hospital)

  1. On each working day, 100 students will be attended to at the Science Clinic and 150 at the Old Site clinic.
  2. Coupons will be issued at each of the clinics from 7.30am each working day. The coupon will indicate the time you will be attended to (i.e. morning, 8.00am – 12noon; afternoon, 12noon – 4.00pm). All coupons expire at the end of the day and cannot be used for the following day. You will require a new coupon for your next attendance.
  3. You need to print and fill out an eye screening form BEFORE you attend the clinic. The forms are available online by accessing the UCC student portal with your registration number. The forms are NOT available at any of the eye clinics.
  4. After your eye screening examination, ensure that the status of your eyesight is stated on the form and the form is signed and stamped.
  5. Write your name in the log book at the clinic to indicate that you have completed your eye screening.
  6. If you are referred for further tests, make a copy of your form and return to the clinic with the form on your appointment date.
  7. Attach your signed and stamped form to your other completed medical forms and submit to the UCC Hospital.

Please contact the supervisor on duty if you have any problems or questions.
Thank you

ISSUED BY: Directorate of University Health Services and Department of Optometry and Vision Science

Department of Adult Health Nursing

Vision statement: 
To become a Department in the School of Nursing and Midwifery that provides quality nursing educational programmes that support the University as centre of excellence worthy of worldwide acclaim.    
Mission statement: 
To promote and maintain the health of citizens by preparing professional nurses to meet the ever changing regional, national and global health care needs.
History: 
The Department of Adult Health of the School of Nursing and Midwifery currently hosts majority of the courses in the School of Nursing and Midwifery. The Department runs both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The Department of Adult Health is set to produce nurses with advanced knowledge and skills, capable of utilising the most current evidence to deliver safe and competent care to diverse people at local and international levels. The Department is equipped with academic and professional faculty who offers students a supportive and respectful learning environment to achieve their potentials. The Department offers:  B.Sc. (Nursing) The Department also offers the following post graduate programmes Master of Nursing (Equivalent to M.Phil). M.Sc Advance Practice Nursing (Sandwich Only) The Department is poised to continuously offer programmes that are able to provide nurses the needed skill sets and competence to meet the complex and ever-changing healthcare industry.  
Core Values: 
Not Published
College/Faculty/School/Department: 
College of Health and Allied Sciences

Research Project

Under the guidance of an appointed supervisor, the approved research project will be completed providing the opportunity for the student to demonstrate application of

critical thinking and problem-solving skills in a real-world situation.

 

Course Code: 
NUR 499
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 400
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Mental Health Nursing

Practice Experience

This course will equip the students to gain practical experience in a variety of mental health settings. These will include acute and chronic wards, rehabilitation centres,

occupational therapy, clinical psychology department, social work department, community care and other resource centres. Most of the skills training will involve the use of role-play

exercises, using videotapes of simulated patient interviews to acquire skills in identification of symptoms and signs, and practising the use of valid and reliable assessment methods.

Course Code: 
MHN 412
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 400
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Mental Health Nursing

Adherence Management

In this course students will be equipped with the knowledge of non-compliance/non-adherence/non-concordance. Cognitive–behavioural interventions that

have specific focus on adherence management will be explored. The use of methods for educating patients and families regarding their drug treatments; acquiring

skills in the use of various measures of medication side-effects (e.g. LUNSERS - Liverpool University Side Effects Rating Scale); the use of cognitive–behavioural

methods, such as motivational interviewing to deal with non-adherence to medication will be examined. 

Course Code: 
MHN 407
No. of Credits: 
2
Level: 
Level 400
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Mental Health Nursing

Reflective Practices and Critical Incident Analysis

This course is designed to enable students to use reflection as a tool to identify and facilitate their learning needs, recognise reflective practice as a key component of

continuing professional development. It provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate how they have changed and grown personally and professionally as a

result of their learning during the degree programme. The course is practice-based and competency focused. It is premised on the assumption that students have the ability

to study independently and to use a range of resources, including academic and practice placement staff, to meet their specified objectives. The content will include; critical

incident analysis to inform professional development

Course Code: 
MHN 406
No. of Credits: 
2
Level: 
Level 400
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Mental Health Nursing

Mentorship Process

The aim of this course is to prepare students for their future role as practice mentors for junior students. As registered practitioners, they will have a responsibility

for monitoring and assessing students’ progress within the practice area. Content of this course will include; role of mentor in student learning and support, process of

continuous assessment of practice, range and level of competence expected at each stage of learning, identification of learning needs for students and resources, staff support,

skills of formative and summative assessments. 

Course Code: 
MHN 404
No. of Credits: 
2
Level: 
Level 400
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Mental Health Nursing

Degree-Seeking Students

Overview

International StudentThese are students who enroll in full-time programmes and are awarded degrees on completion of their studies by the University of Cape Coast. The University attracts students from all over Africa and other parts of the world.

Among the many resources available to students of the University include access to Wi-Fi hotspots all over campus, an ultra-modern library complex with a capacity of stocking 750,000 volumes, a well-resourced hospital, an ICT Centre, expansive counselling system, sports facilities, banking services, restaurants, and many more.

The University is situated in the historical town of Cape Coast, the citadel of education in Ghana. Cape Coast (‘Oguaa’ in the local Fanti dialect) was the first capital of the former Gold Coast, now Ghana, until it was moved to Accra in 1877. It is the capital of the central region of Ghana and situated along the Atlantic ocean. Cape Coast is the cradle of education in Ghana as it houses some of the oldest and best-performing schools in the country.

The Chiefs and people of Cape Coast celebrate Fetu Afahye, an annual festival, every first week of September, and it is one of the popular tourist attractions in the country too. With its rich history and monuments, Cape Coast is a tourist destination with numerous beaches and resorts.  It is an amazing experience to visit the Kakum National Rainforest with its famous Canopy Walkway and World Heritage sites such as Cape Coast and Elmina Slave Castles.

Prospective Students

The Minimum Admission Requirement into the University of Cape Coast for WASSCE applicants is aggregate 36.  For SSSCE applicants, the minimum requirement is aggregate 24.

Candidates must have credit passes in six (6) subjects with overall aggregate of 36/24 at the WASSCE/SSSCE respectively. Three of the six subjects must be core subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science or Social Studies and three must be in relevant electives. For purposes of admission, a credit pass in:

  1. WASSCE means A1 – C6
  2. SSSCE means A – D

Holders of the General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level (obtained not more than three years ago) must,  in addition to credit passes in five (5) GCE ‘O’ Level subjects (including English and Mathematics), have, at least, two (2) passes in the relevant subjects.

Applicants with the General Business Certificate Examination (GBCE) results should have credit passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects including English Language and Mathematics plus three (3) relevant elective subjects.

Holders of the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE)/ International Baccalaureate (IB) must possess at least Grades A*/A-C in English, Mathematics and Biology at the Standard (SL)/’O’ Level, in addition to three Higher Level (HL – A to C)/’A’ Level (A to D)/IB 2 (A to C) grades in the relevant subjects.

Applicants are required to read specific Departmental/programme requirements contained in the Admissions Brochure before completing the online application.

Click here for information on requirements and how to apply and download the UCC admission catalogue for further information on UCC.

International Students

Academics

We offer over 60 undergraduate programmes in the following schools and faculties:

College of Agricultural & Natural Sciences (CANS) College of Distance Education (CoDE) College of Education Studies (CES) College of Health & Allied Sciences (CHAS) College of Humanities and Legal Studies (CHLS)
School of Physical Sciences   Faculty of Education School of Medical Sciences Faculty of Social Sciences
School of Biological Sciences     School of Nursing & Midwifery Faculty of Arts
School of Agriculture       Faculty of Law
        School of Business

For more information on the various Colleges/Faculties/Schools/Departments and the programmes offered click here.

Fees

Current tuition fees for international students can be found here. Please note that tuition fees vary from programme to programme and are reviewed every academic year.

The estimates for living expenses for the 2015/2016 academic year are:

Accommodate Books Food Transportation
$1200 per year An average of $300 per semester About $1500 per semester About $100 per semester

Accommodation

All freshly admitted undergraduate students are provided accommodation on campus. Accommodation is only provided to first-year students and continuing students would be assisted in securing decent accommodation at private hostels in and around campus.

Accommodation on campus

Risk Assessment and Management in Mental Health

The purpose of this course will enable students develop skills in assessing and managing the risk of harm to self and others from people with Mental Health problems

and vice versa. Content will include the definitions of risk and risk assessment, identification of potential for harm, methods of risk assessment, the risk management cycle,

implementation of management measures, monitoring measures, risk factors, use of rating scales and psychometric tests, observation, history of violence, recording reviews,

recording assessment and decision-making process

Course Code: 
MHN 402
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 400
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Mental Health Nursing

Visiting Faculty

Faculty From Partner Institutions

For those interested in teaching abroad here at UCC, CIE is happy to assist in connecting faculty through teacher exchange programmes. For more information please contact your home institution to find out about current exchange programmes. If your home institution does not have a current teacher exchange programme, please contact us for more information.

We advise that all faculty both international and domestic look over this

before leaving.

 

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