Posted on: Thu 09-09-2021

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN PARAMEDICS TECHNOLOGY programme in the Centre for Paramedics and Emergency Health Services, University of Abuja for the 2021/2022Academic Session. 

GOAL 

The programme aims at producing manpower in Paramedics Technology that can apply care concepts and operate efficiently under supervision in the pre-hospital care for Medical Emergencies and Trauma. 

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 

Applicants seeking admission into the ND Paramedics Technology programme must fulfill the following entry requirements: 

1. Possess 5 (Five) Credit passes in WAEC, NECO, SSCE or GCE '0' Level with the following subject combinations: English Language, Mathematics, Biology or Health Sciences, Chemistry and Physics, at not more than two (2) sittings. 

2. Must not be less than 16 years 

3. Must be physically fit and able to lift weights

4. Must be free from uncontrolled Diabetes, Hypertension, Epilepsy and Tuberculosis 

5. Must have current immunization for Hepatitis B, Tetanus and Meningitis 

6. Must be free from drugs and other substance abuse 

7. Must not have a criminal record 

8. Should have a verifiable residential address 

CURRICULUM STRUCTURE/DURATION 

1. The ND Paramedics Technology programme is non-terminal, and it is structured to last for four (4) semesters of classroom, laboratory and clinical/filed work activities. 

2. The programme consists of four (4) main components-(i) General Studies courses (ii) Foundation courses (iii) Professional courses and (iv) Students projects. 

3. A one (1) year Hospital/Clinical Attachment is compulsory before progression into the HND programme. 

METHOD OF APPLICATION: 

Prospective candidates are requested to process their admission through www.portal.uniabuja.edu.ng  

On the portal Home page, Click on New Application? Click here to apply On the left hand menu under Apply Now, select Paramedics and Emergency Health Follow the online instructions to complete your application. 

APPLICATION FEE: 

A non-refundable application fee of Fifteen Thousand Naira (N15, 000) only applies payable on the Application Portal 

APPLICATION PERIOD: 

The application portal opens on Monday 6th September 2021 and closes Sunday 31st October 2021.  

Signed:

Mal. Yahya I. Mohammed 

Registrar 

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