CAREERS IN HEALTH

INSTITUTION OF TRAINING & DURATION

ENTRY REQUIREMENT

UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

Pharmacy Bachelor of Science Degree

4 years

A’ Level passes in chemistry and one other Biology, Zoology, Physic or Mathematics, English Language, Mathematics, CXC 1 2 & 3 or O’Level A,B or C.

Medical Technology Bachelor of Science Degree

3 years

5 CXC/GCE O’Level including: English Language, Mathematics, Biology & Chemistry.

Health Service Bachelor of Science Degree

3 summers

Diploma in specific discipline and work experience

Nutrition/Dietetic Bachelor of Science Degree

3 years

5 CXC/GCE subjects including: English Language, Mathematics, Biology & Chemistry. Applicant must attend interview

Health Information Technology

2 years
part – time

2 years work experience in required field, must attend an interview.

Environmental Health Bachelor of Science

4 years

5 subjects CXC/GCE passes in Maths Eng. Lang. Biology, Chemistry

Community Nursing Bachelor of Science

1 year (West Indies School of Public Health)

Must be a Registered Nurse or Midwife

Public Health Nursing Bachelor of Science

2 years

Medical Records & Health Statistics Level 1 Certificate

1 year and Level 2 summers

4 GCE O’Level AB&C CXC General Proficiency Levels 1, 2 & 3 Mathematics and English Language.

Health Service Management Certificate

2 summers

5 CXC/O’Level passes: English Language, Math and three other approved subjects plus work experience

Meat and Other Foods

2 years

Diploma in Public Health Inspection 2 years working experience in Public Health Inspection

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES

Doctor of Medicine - Post Graduate

M.B.B.S. having to be working in a Training Institution

Internal Medicine

4-6 years

5 GCE O’Level (Graces A-C) CSEC CXC General Proficiency Level (Grades 1&2) English Language, Maths, Biology, Chemistry and Physics

Anaesthetics

4-6 years

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Accident and Emergency

4-6 years

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Radio logy

4-6 years

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Paediatrics

4-6 years

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Obstetrics and Gynaecology

4-6 years

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Ophthalmology

4-6 years

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Urology

4-6 years

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Surgery (General, Orthopaedic, Paediatric, Neurosurgery, Cardiothoracic)

4-6 years

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ENT

4-6 years

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Psychiatry

4-6 years

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Dentistry

4-6 years

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BSc. General Nursing Bachelor of Science

3 years

5 GCE O’Level (Grades A-C) CSEC CXC General Proficiency Level (Grades 1&2) English Language, Maths, Biology, Chemistry and Physics

Pharmacy

3 years

A’Level passes in Chemistry and one other from Biology, Zoology, Physics or Mathematics, five (5) passes including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology and at least one other preferable a science subject. (O’Level with A, B, & C or CXC 1, 2 &3)

Nursing Education Bachelor of Science

3 years

5 subjects, math/physic/statistic, biology, English Language or integrated Science.

Physiotherapy

3 years

5 subjects at GCE/CXC 2 A’Level Science subjects

Social Work

4 years

5 CXC General Proficiency (Grades 12&3) or GCE subjects English language, mathematics (compulsory)

Diagnostic Radiography (SMRT) Diploma

3 years

6 GCE/CXC including Eng. Lang. Maths, Human and

Social Biology

Radiation Technology Diploma

3 years

3 subjects Maths, Eng. Lang and one Science subject

Pharmacy Technician Certificate

1 year

3 subjects Maths, Eng. Lang and one Science subject

Family Nurse Practitioners MSc. Degree

1 year – full-time

1 st degree, Registered or Psychiatric Nurse

Mental Health Nurse Practitioners MSc. Degree

1 year – full-time

1 st degree, Registered or Psychiatric Nurse

KINGSTON SCHOOL OF NURSING

Registered General

Kingston School of Nursing

4 subjects at CXC/GCE including Eng. Lang. Biology, Human & Social Biology, Chemistry and Integrated Science

Midwifery

2 years

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Post Basic Midwifery

KSN/ Victoria Jubilee Hospital - 1 year

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Direct Entry Midwifery

KSN/Victoria Jubilee Hospital – 1 year

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Nurse Anaesthetist Diploma

32 months

5 GCE/CXC including maths and a science subject, must be Registered General Nurse/Midwife 3-5 years experience in operating theatre, intensive care unit

Critical Care Nursing Certificate

Kingston Public Hospital - 1 year

Registered General Nurse, 3 years post basic experience in intensive care unit, passes in physiology, physics or chemistry

General Nursing and Post Basic Nursing

NORTHERN CARIBBEAN UNIVERSITY/EXED. COMM. COLLEGE, BROWN’S TOWN COMM. COLLEGE

5 subjects GCE/CXC including Maths, Eng. Lang. Biology/Human and Social

INSERVICE EDUCATION UNIT MOH Graduate Courses – Certificate

INSERVICE EDUCATION UNIT
(Flamingo Complex)

Paediatrics

6 months

Must be Registered Nurse/Midwife

Venepuncture

4 weeks

Registered Nurse/Midwife

Post Basic Psychiatric

6 months

Registered Nurse/Midwife

Enrolled Assistant – Psychiatric

4 months

Registered Nurse/Midwife

Phlebotomy

4 weeks

EAN or 5 CXC/GCE with 2 science subjects

Nurse Administration

6 Months

Must be Registered Nurse/Midwife/Dental Nurse

DENTAL AUXILIARY SCHOOL

Dental Laboratory Technician

Certificate

3 years

5 subjects GCE/CXC including Maths, Eng. Lang. Biology/Human and Social

Dental Hygiene Certificate

3 years

5 subjects GCE/CXC including Maths, Eng. Lang. Biology/Human and Social

Dental Nurse Certificate

3 years

5 subjects GCE/CXC including Maths, Eng. Lang. Biology/Human and Social

Dental Assistant Certificate

2 years

5 subjects GCE/CXC including Maths, Eng. Lang. Biology/Human and Social

SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY

Physical Therapy Degree

3 years

5 subjects GCE/CXC including Maths, Eng. Lang. 2 Science Subjects including