Community Mental health nursing is a specialized branch of nursing with a focus on the care of people with mental health problems.
About Programme:
Objectives of the Programme
The B.Sc. Community Mental Health Nursing programme is expected to achieve the following
demonstrate understanding of current Mental Health knowledge, concepts and issues that influence the delivery of Community Mental Health Care
assess Mental Health profiles of individuals, families, and communities
manage Mental Health conditions in the community, and refer where necessary
gather, analyse, present and maintain data and information that informs evidence based health care in the community
apply the legal, ethical, and human rights principles in operations of the Community Mental Health Nurse evaluate and report on community mental health programmes
Entry Requirements:
All professional certificate and tertiary level diploma holders must have either G.C.E.
O Level credit passes in English Language and Mathematics or SSSCE/WASSCE credit passes in English Language and Core Mathematics.
Applicants must be Registered Mental Health Nurses (RMN), with a minimum work experience of not less than three years.
They must have studied at a certificate or a diploma level at a recognised Nursing Training College (NTC).
Applicants must have an active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
Applicants would be required to pass a written test followed by an interview.
Candidates who are offered admission must complete a health check and provide satisfactory references.
Career Opportunities:
Graduates of Community mental health work in all areas requiring mental health nursing expertise.
These include Mental Health Authority, Ghana Health Service, the Teaching hospitals (Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Cape Coast Teaching Hospital, Tamale Teaching Hospital among others), private and mission health facilities, and teaching in diploma and certificate awarding health training institutions. Other avenues for employment include industry-based health facilities, health research institutions, health-related NGO’s and public and private universities