School of Post Basic Ophthalmic Nursing Admiss how to Apply

The School of Post Basic Ophthalmic Nursing, National Eye Centre Kaduna calls on suitably qualified applicants for their 2024 admission. This is for admission into the various programmes of the school for the 2024/2025 academic session. The School of Post Basic Ophthalmic Nursing, National Eye Centre Kaduna is owned by the Federal Government of Nigeria. The vision of School of Post Basic Ophthalmic Nursing, National Eye Centre Kaduna is to be a leading Eye Care Provider in Africa thus, the spoken words of the centre is ultimate in Eye Care Services.

More so, the centre has the mission to reduce blindness in Nigeria via the provision of qualitative, all round and also cost effective Eye Care Service delivery. In terms of education mission, the centre provide training, medical research and also policy advocacy. The school is fully accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN). The only school to Eye training centre to get this status in the whole of Nigeria.  Read below for the programmes, requirements and the method of application for admission into School of Post Basic Ophthalmic Nursing, National Eye Centre Kaduna.

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What are the Educational Programmes Offered in School of Post Basic Ophthalmic Nursing, National Eye Centre Kaduna?

The following Educational Programmes are offered in School of Post Basic Ophthalmic Nursing, National Eye Centre Kaduna;

Ophthalmic Nursing Diploma (OND): The graduates of Ophthalmic Nursing Diploma are offered National Diploma in Ophthalmic. More so, the duration of the Ophthalmic Nursing Diploma is a period of Twelve (12) calendar months of two (2) semesters. This programme starts from November of a particular years and last till the November of the following year. Lastly, the Ophthalmic Nursing programmes involves theoretical and also practical exposure of the students.

Advanced Diploma in Community Ophthalmic (ADCON): This programmes last for a period of nine (9) months

Refresher Course for Practicing Ophthalmic Nurses in the Federation: This programme is designed for practicing Nurses of Ophthalmic in Nigeria. The duration of the Refresher programmes is a period of four (4) weeks.

Primary Eye Care (PEC): The Primary Eye Care (PEC) programme is designed to last for the period of four weeks.

Basic Nursing on Training; This programme is organized for students undergoing Basic Nursing training in various colleges of nursing in Kaduna and the whole of Nigeria. The Basic Nursing Training last for a period of four (4) weeks.

School of Health Technology Training: Just like the Basic Nursing Training programme, the School of Health Technology Training programme is designed for students undergoing studies at various School of Health Technology within the country. This training last for a period of four (4) weeks.

What Are the Requirements for Admission into School Of Post Basic Ophthalmic Nursing, National Eye Centre Kaduna?

Interested applicants for admission into School of Post Basic Ophthalmic Nursing, National Eye Centre Kaduna must have the following before applying;

  • Applicants for any one of the programmes above must have at least five credit passes in their O-level relevant subjects which must include Mathematics, Biology, English language, physics and Chemistry. Note that the five credit passes must be obtained at a maximum of two sittings.
  • Applicants for Ophthalmic Nursing Diploma (OND), Advanced Diploma in Community Ophthalmic (ADCON) and Primary Eye Care (PEC) must be Registered Nurse/Midwife. More so, applicants must have at least one year of registration / practicing experience.
  • Also, candidates must have their Practicing License.

How to Apply for Admission into School of Post Basic Ophthalmic Nursing, National Eye Centre Kaduna

Follow the steps below for your application:

  • First, click here to visit remita for the payment of your application fee.
  • Then on the homepage, search the Name of the MDA you want to pay on the search bar: National Eye Centre Kaduna
  • On the Name of Service/Purpose select: Educational Revolving Fund
  • Then Description write: Post Basic Ophthalmic Nursing Form
  • Amount to Pay type in: N15,000
  • Payers’s name, phone number and email, write: Applicants’ full Name, phone number and active email address.
  • Preview your entries to avoid errors and click on the submit button
  • Print out the RRR receipt and proceed to any commercial bank branch of your choice to make your payment. Note that your receipt must be duly stamped in the bank.

How to Register After Payment of the Admission Application Fee in National Eye Centre Kaduna

  • Scan your recent passport size photograph and your RRR receipt dully stamped at the bank.
  • Then click here to visit School of Post Basic Ophthalmic Nursing, National Eye Centre Kaduna website.
  • On the homepage click on the Education and select School of Post Basic Ophthalmic Nursing from the dropdown. Read the instruction carefully in addition.
  • Then fill the online application form carefully
  • Preview your entries to avoid mistakes
  • Then click on the Submit button to finish your application.
  • Lastly, print out the Acknowledgement Slip (application summary)

Note: Applicants must go along with the following to the school on the screening / entrance examination day.

  • Printed Acknowledgement Slip (application summary)
  • Original and one photocopies of your credentials
  • Stamped RRR payment receipt, and
  • Two (2) self-addressed envelope

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