About College of Health – Sefwi Asafo
The College of Health – Sefwi Asafo was established on 24th October 2014 through the initiative of the Asafo community, led by a five-member committee:
- Mr. Simon Asante
- Mr. Alex Agyapong
- Mr. Thomas Adjei (Deceased)
- Mr. Emmanuel Oppong
- Mr. Peter Ntori
Since its inception, the institution has been committed to training competent healthcare professionals who will contribute to the well-being of individuals and communities.
Academic Programs & Curriculum
The College offers Diploma and Certificate programs in the following fields:
- Diploma in Registered General Nursing
- Diploma in Registered Midwifery
- Diploma in Health Information Management
- Diploma in Community Health Nutrition
- Certificate in Community Health Nutrition
The curriculum is structured based on the Semester and Course Unit System and follows a competency-based approach to ensure students acquire both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. The training emphasizes community-based healthcare, physical and social sciences, as well as ethical and spiritual elements of healthcare practice.
To keep up with current trends in healthcare, the following course modifications and additions have been made:
✅ Therapeutic Communication (formerly Communication and Study Skills)
✅ Nursing Informatics (formerly Computing and Perspectives of Nursing)
✅ Professional Adjustment in Nursing
✅ Supply Chain Management and Relationship Marketing Strategy
✅ Entrepreneurship
✅ Introductory French and Sign Language (as non-scoring courses)
Students are assessed continuously through theory and practical evaluations to ensure competence in their respective fields.
Affiliation & Accreditation
The College of Health – Sefwi Asafo is affiliated with the University of Cape Coast (UCC), which supervises and evaluates all academic activities. UCC is responsible for the pre-moderation and moderation of examination questions, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and fairness in grading. This affiliation guarantees that our graduates receive well-recognized diplomas in their respective programs.
The institution is actively working toward accreditation for additional programs to expand its impact in healthcare education.
Modern Infrastructure & Facilities
To support practical learning and skill development, the College of Health – Sefwi Asafo boasts state-of-the-art facilities, including:
???? Nursing and Midwifery Skills Laboratory – Equipped with modern simulation models to enhance clinical training.
???? Ultra-Modern ICT Laboratory – Provides students with hands-on training in Health Information Management, Nursing Informatics, and data analysis.
???? Nutrition & Diet Kitchen/Laboratory – Facilitates practical sessions for students in Community Health Nutrition, enabling them to develop skills in meal planning, diet formulation, and food analysis.
These facilities ensure that students receive high-quality practical training to prepare them for professional practice.
Mission & Vision
Mission
Our mission is to train highly skilled, ethical, and professional healthcare practitioners who can provide quality healthcare services to individuals, families, and communities.
Vision
To be a center of excellence in healthcare education, producing graduates who are well-equipped with clinical skills, ethical values, and leadership qualities to serve society effectively.
Graduate Competencies
Graduates of the College of Health – Sefwi Asafo will be able to:
Registered General Nursing & Midwifery Graduates
✔ Deliver comprehensive patient care using evidence-based clinical practices.
✔ Apply the Nursing Process to plan, diagnose, treat, and evaluate patient care.
✔ Administer medications and treatments safely and effectively.
✔ Monitor vital signs and patient responses to disease, stress, trauma, and medications.
✔ Provide maternal and neonatal care, ensuring safe deliveries and postnatal care.
Health Information Management Graduates
✔ Efficiently manage health records and electronic medical data.
✔ Utilize ICT systems to support health policy and decision-making.
✔ Implement data protection and security measures in health information management.
✔ Support healthcare facilities with accurate statistical analysis and reporting.
Community Health Nutrition Graduates
✔ Assess nutritional needs and provide dietary interventions for individuals and communities.
✔ Educate the public on healthy eating habits and disease prevention.
✔ Develop and implement nutrition programs in hospitals, schools, and community settings.
✔ Conduct nutritional research and contribute to food security initiatives.
The College of Health – Sefwi Asafo remains dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare education that empowers graduates to make meaningful contributions to the health sector in Ghana and beyond.