The Kaduna State University’s Institute of Health Sciences and Technology has received accreditation to run 12 Diploma programmes.
The Registrar of the university, Samira Balarabe, who made this known via a statement issued on Saturday, July 15, 2023, said the accreditation was issued by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE).
Balarabe noted that all the courses would be run by the Shehu Idris Institute of Health Sciences and Technology, Makarfi.
The Registrar listed the courses to include Higher National Diplomas (HND) in Community Health, Dental Technology, Nutrition and Dietetics, Environmental Health Technology, and Social Development.
Other courses are National Diplomas (ND) in Community Health, Environmental Health Technology, Social Development, Nutrition and Dietetics, Medical Imaging Technology, Health Information Management, and Dental Technology.
Balarabe stated that the NBTE had offered interim accreditation for HND and ND in Dental Therapy, adding that the institution also got approval to commence a new programme in Psychosocial Rehabilitation.
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She said the accreditation was granted for five years, effective May 19, 2023.
She said: “It is a testament to the campus’ ability to adapt to emerging healthcare needs and provision of specialised training in response to societal demands.
“Kaduna State University Makarfi Campus is proud to have achieved these significant milestones which affirm its position as a premier institute for health sciences and technology education.
“The campus remains committed to fostering academic excellence, innovation, and research to make a lasting impact on healthcare delivery and contribute to the development of the nation.
“They have continued to solidify the reputation as a world-class training institute in the field of health sciences and technology.”
Balarabe, therefore, thanked the NBTE for the thorough evaluation and recognition of the outstanding quality of education and training provided by the institute.
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