- Application forms are available to sponsors / individual / institution and electronically. it can also be download Here You can access the form in the following ways:
- Pick-up on campus, 72nd Community, Paynesville City Liberia
- Request application form via Email: pweh@nsecotp.org or social media, Facebook Page: Ophthalmic Training Program
- Completed application forms with supporting documents should be sent via email or drop off on the school campus at the admission’s office
- For additional information please contact us on the below phone numbers:
0775912682/0886328706 /0886968316 /0775510103
- Recruitment of Students, May – September each year
This program is without prejudice to creed, race or gender and eligible candidates for admission to pursue the Ophthalmic Nursing Training program and Optometry Technician Training program should;
| OPHTHALMIC NURSING TRAINING PROGRAM | OPTOMETRY TECHNICIAN TRAINING PROGRAM |
|---|---|
| Be a holder of a Diploma in General Nursing, Registered Nurse who is registered with the Liberian Board for Nursing and Midwifery | Higher education & professional body Diploma and Transcript |
| Have at least 2 years post qualification experience as a registered nurse | Have at least 2 years post qualification experience in your field of study |
| Not be over 55years old. | Not be over 55years old. |
| Be medically fit (certified by a recognized Medical Officer) | Be medically fit (certified by a recognized Medical Officer) |
| Pass a screening test. Candidates will be interviewed for selection | Pass a screening test. Candidates will be interviewed for selection |
| Indicate prove of sponsorship or study leave | Indicate prove of sponsorship or study leave |
| Foreign students may be admitted upon successful registration with the Liberian Board for Nursing and Midwifery | Foreign students may be admitted upon successful registration with the Liberian Board for Nursing and Midwifery |
| OPHTHALMIC NURSING TRAINING PROGRAM | OPTOMETRY TECHNICIAN TRAINING PROGRAM |
|---|---|
| Academic session comprises of two (2) semesters | Academic session comprises of two semesters (2) |
| First semester – November to March | First semester – November to March |
| Second semester – April to September | Second semester – April to September |
| ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN OPHTHALMIC NURSING (ADON) | Advanced Diploma IN OPTOMETRY TECHNICIAN |
|---|---|
| ´ The program will extend over 1 academic year. It compresses of general courses and courses related specifically to Ophthalmic Nursing and Healthcare delivery with 3 months internship. | ´ The program will extend over 1 academic year. It compresses of general courses and courses related specifically to Optometry and 6 months internship. |
| ´ First Semester 16weeks (12weeks of teaching and 4 weeks of clinical work) | First Semester 16weeks (14weeks of teaching and 2 weeks of clinical work) |
| ´ Second semester 16 weeks ( 3weeks of teaching and 12weeks of clinical work) | ´ Second semester 16 weeks ( 3weeks of teaching and 12weeks of clinical work) |
| ´ Practical Training There will be inter-semester and intra-semester supervised practical training, which will be assessed and graded as a required component of the program of study. | ´ Practical Training ( Lab) There will be inter-semester and intra-semester supervised practical training, which will be assessed and graded as a required component of the program of study. |
| ´ Internship 12weeks internship of supervised practical training after course work, which will be assessed and graded as require component of the program of study. | ´ Internship 24weeks internship of supervised practical training after course work, which will be assessed and graded as require component of the program of study. |
| ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN OPHTHALMIC NURSING (ADON) | ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN OPTOMETRY TECHNICIAN |
|---|---|
| 1ST SEMESTER COURSES | |
| Applied Microbiology | Basic Ophthalmology |
| Applied Health Sociology | Ethico-Legal Issues |
| Applied Health Psychology | Eye Examination |
| Information Technology | Basic Ophthalmology |
| Ethico-Legal Issues | Information Technology |
| Applied Pharmacology | Research Methodology |
| Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye and Adnexa | Management Studies |
| Medical Ophthalmic Nursing I | Vision Examination ( Refraction) |
| Surgical Ophthalmic Nursing I | Basic Equipment in optometry used & |
| functions | |
| Research methodology | Vision Examination ( Refraction) |
| Epidemiology, Biostatistics | Optics And Spectacles |
| Basic Optics | Assembling of Spectacles |
| Applied Microbiology | Optics And Spectacles |
| Applied Health Sociology | Practical/LAB |
| Applied Health Psychology | |
| 2nd SEMESTER COURSE | |
| Management, Teaching and Language for Communications | Research Methodology |
| Seminar in Ophthalmic Nursing | Management Studies & Seminar |
| Community Ophthalmic Nursing | Vision Examination ( Refraction) |
| Medical Ophthalmic Nursing II | Optics And Spectacles |
| Surgical Ophthalmic Nursing II | Assembling of Spectacles |
| Project writing | Practical/LAB |
| Management, Teaching and Language for Communications | |
| Seminar in Ophthalmic Nursing | |
| THIRD SEMESTER | |
| Internship (Clinical Field Practice) | Internship (Clinical Field Practice) |
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- Students are requested to register in person under guidance and supervision of program authorities.
- A student who does not register within 7 days from commencement of training will be requested to pay a fine to be determined by the college.
- A student who fails to register within the first 14 days from commencement of training shall forfeit his/her right to register for the semester.
- Registration and orientation dates will be in the academic calendar
- The duration of the program is 3 semesters and this period is calculated from the date of first registration
REQUIREMENTS FOR COURSE REGISTRATION
- Six (4) recent passport photographs (in prescribed uniform)
- Copies of certificates
- Testimonial from last place of work
- Release to school letter
- Dictionary (English & Nurses)
- Note and Exercise Books
Dress Code
- Male nurses – White trousers, white shirt and white black full shoe
- Female nurses – white with white shoe (rubber sole)