The Methodist Health Training Institute has held a graduation ceremony for 2020, 2021 and 2022 students who have successfully passed and completed their final exams at the school’s campus in Afosu, in the Birim North District of the Eastern Region.
The health training institute combined three batches for a successful ceremony.
A total number of 625 students graduated were formed from the Nursing and Midwifery departments respectively.
Speaking in an interview with Republic Press/ Republic FM’s Andy Frimpong Manso, the Dean of Students and head of academics, Ohene Takyi disclosed that the 2020 and 2021 graduating batches could not hold due to the restrictions on covid-19 pandemic.
“Today we’re graduating 2020, 2021 and 2022 graduating students. We could not graduate these students due to the covid-19. We have combined a total number of 625 from three batches in the Nursing and Midwifery departments who have been given certificates.
Under the theme; Bridging the gap between theory and practice in Healthcare delivery, the Principal of the Methodist Health Training Institute, Mrs Evelyn Agyemang urged the students to be compassionate, and respect all patients. She said knowledge, skills, and attitude should be their guide as they embark on their life career path.
“To my graduands, your hard work, dedication and commitment to the Nursing and Midwifery profession have led you to this occasion. You have completed a rigorous curriculum that has prepared you for the challenges and rewards of this noble profession.
As you leave this institution and embark on your career as nurse and Midwives, remember the importance of compassion, empathy and respect for all patients. You’re now equipped with knowledge, skills and attitude that will enable you to provide high-quality care and make a possible impact on the lives of those in need. I’m confident that you will uphold the standards of excellence that are the hallmark of our school and that you will continue to learn and grow as a professional throughout your career. On behalf of the entire faculty and staff of our institution, I extend our heartfelt congratulations and best wishes for successful and fulfilling careers”,
The Methodist Health Training Institute began as a private school. The Methodist Church, Ghana, under the Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG) absorbed the school in 2019.
Currently, the school is a public health institution under the Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG).
It’s currently running Diploma in General Nursing, Diploma in Registered Midwifery, and Registered Nurse Assistant Clinical (NAC) with RGN, RM being 3 years while the Nursing Assistant Clinical spans two years.
The Head academics further appealed to the government and general public to assist them to bridge the infrastructural deficit to enrol more students.
Mr Takyi also appealed for a bus for the school which will enable commute the students to extend their training during clinical.
“We have problems with infrastructure. Our hostel and classroom blocks are not enough. This is making it difficult for us to absorb more students. So we’re asking the government to come to our aid. The school does not have a bus to engage in other activities, especially during clinical trials. When they are abreast with the theory, they need to go to the hospitals and do the clinical practicals. Mostly, it’s either Nkawkaw, Abirem, Akyem Oda or other adjoining areas but we don’t have buses to commute them. We’re calling on the Govt to aid the Afosu Methodist Health Training Institute”, he stated.
He disclosed that traditional authorities in Abirem – Afosu have given some parcels of land to the school, and therefore called on the government, through GETFUND to develop the land and enlarge the capacity of the school and bridge the gap between the nurse-patient ratio.
The Dean advised the graduating students to uphold the ethics and rules of the profession. He charged them and discharged all that they have acquired to contribute their quota to nation-building.
“My advice is that they go out there and discharge all that they have learned. They must be patient, and professional and discharge their duties with true intentions. They should not decline postings to rural communities as well, in doing so, you’re contributing to nation building”,
