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Presbyterian Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Agogo

The Presbyterian Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Agogo, formerly Presbyterian Nurses' Training College is a public tertiary health institution located in Agogo Ashanti Akim in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. It was established by the Swiss missionaries in March 1935 in order to train nurses for the Agogo Presbyterian Hospital. The Hospital and the Nursing/Midwifery training college are all under the Presbyterian Health services. The Presbyterian Health services is also under the Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG). CHAG is an association of Christian Churches that have established hospitals and or medical training institutions. Since its establishment in 1935, the college has undergone several reformations until now that it is currently training students in Diploma in Midwifery alongside the Diploma in General Nursing Program.

Agogo, Ghana Town in Ghana

Agogo is a town in the Asante Akim North Municipal District of the Ashanti Region of Ghana. Agogo is approximately 80 kilometers east of Kumasi, the capital of the Ashanti Region, and had a population of 28,271 in the 2000 census. Computer projections estimate that the 2007 population was 32,859.

Ashanti Region Region in Ghana

The Ashanti Region is located in south Ghana and is third largest of 16 administrative regions, occupying a total land surface of 24,389 km2 (9,417 sq mi) or 10.2 per cent of the total land area of Ghana. In terms of population, however, it is the most populated region with a population of 4,780,380 according to the 2011 census, accounting for 19.4% of Ghana's total population. The Ashanti Region is known for its major gold bar and cocoa production. The largest city and regional capital is Kumasi.

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The institution is accredited by the National Accreditation Board. The Nurses and Midwifery Council (NMC) is the authority that regulates the activities, curriculum and examination of the College. The Council's mandate Is enshrined under section 4(1) of N.R.C.D 117 of the constitution of Ghana. The institution is also supervised by the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Health of Ghana.

The institution is affiliated to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and successful students are awarded Diploma in General Nursing or Midwifery after three years of study by the University.

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Ghanaian public university

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) is a university in Kumasi, Ashanti, Ghana. The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology is the public university established in the country, as well as the largest university in the Kumasi Metropolis and in the Ashanti Region. KNUST has its roots in the plans of the King Asantehene Agyeman Prempeh I to establish a university in Kumasi as part of his drive towards modernization of his Ashanti kingdom. This plan never came to fruition due to the clash between British empire expansion and the desire for King Prempeh I to preserve his Ashanti kingdom's independence.

Organization and governance

The College is one of the seven constituent institutions of Ashanti-Akyem Presbyterian Health Services, headed by the General Manager. The College is headed by the Principal assisted by the Vice Principal. The Principal reports to the General Manager. Under the Area Board is the Internal Management Committee with the Head of the institution as a member and has the General Manager as the Chairperson. The Area Board meets quarterly. The Internal Management Committee meets twice a month.

Foreign aid

The Males Hostel of the college was built with funds from E.Z.E Germany. It was renovated with funds from the Old Parish Church, Hamilton, Scotland. It was dedicated on the 8 May 1994 by Rt. Rev. Dr. James Weatherhead, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.

Administration

Programs of study

The Diploma in General Nursing is for both males and females. The Midwifery program is strictly a female program.

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