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Rivers State College of Health Science and Technology

Coordinates: 4°49′10″N 6°59′18″E / 4.81944°N 6.98833°E / 4.81944; 6.98833
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Rivers State College of Health Science and Management Technology
Other name
RIVCOHSMAT
MottoThe cradle of Health Technologists, Health Scientists and Health Technicians
TypePublic
Established2001; 23 years ago (2001)
Academic affiliations
University of Education, Rivers State, University of Science and Technology
ProvostFranklin Nlerum
Location,
Nigeria

4°49′10″N 6°59′18″E / 4.81944°N 6.98833°E / 4.81944; 6.98833
Websitewww.rschst.edu.ng

Rivers State College of Health Science and Management Technology (RIVCOHSMAT) is a public higher education institution in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. It was established under the College of Health Science and Technology Act (2001).[1] It consists of School of Health Technology, School of Public Health Nursing, School of Nursing and School of Midwifery.

Admission requirements

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RSCHST is open to all regardless of gender and national origin. There's a minimum entry age of 16 years. Candidates for the college's certificate programs are required to pass the entrance exam. Diploma programs usually require JAMB score. If admitted to any, candidates may be called to submit themselves for interview or further examinations where applicable.[2]

Programs

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The following programs are offered in the college[3]

  • Anesthetic Technician Programm (Certificate): 2 years
  • Biomedical Engineering Technology Programme (National Diploma): 2 years
  • Community Health Extension Workers Programme (Diploma): 3 years
  • Dental Surgery Technician/Dental Health Technician Programme (Diploma): 3 years
  • Dispensing Opticianry Technician Programme (Diploma): 3 years
  • Emergency Medical technician (Diploma): 3 years
  • Environmental Health Technicians (Diploma): 3 years
  • Environmental Health Technology (Higher National Diploma): 4 years
  • Health Information Management (Abridgement): 1 year
  • Health Information Management (Professional Diploma): 3 years
  • Health Promotion and Education (Diploma): 2 years
  • Hospital/Health Administration (Diploma): 2 years
  • Junior Community Health Extension Workers Programme (Certificate): 2 years
  • Medical Laboratory Technician Programme (Abridgment): 2 years
  • Medical Laboratory Technician Programme (Certificate): 3 years
  • Medical Social Work (Diploma): 3 years
  • Pharmacy Technician Programme (Diploma): 3 years
  • Public Health (Diploma): 2 years
  • Public Health Nursing (HND): 2 years
  • Public Health Nursing Abridgement (Refresher) programme (HND): 1 year

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Notable alumni

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  • Edwin Edeh (WHO) Public Health and Environment (PHE) programme national consultant in Nigeria

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Mitee, Leesi (2010). Laws of Rivers State of Nigeria: An Encyclopaedic Guide. Worldwide Business Resources. p. 160. ISBN 978-0-9561988-1-5. Retrieved 25 May 2015.
  2. ^ "College of Health Science Releases Exam Results". Government of Rivers State. Retrieved 25 May 2015.
  3. ^ "RSCHST Courses and Requirements 2021/2022 Session for Admission". Current School News. 2021-04-14. Retrieved 2022-04-30.
  4. ^ "College of Health Science Schools/departments". Michael Ezeonyilimba of Ezomblog. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
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