The College of Health Technology is a tertiary institution in Nigeria that offers certificates, national diplomas (ND), and higher national diploma (HND) programs. The School of Health Technology offers medical professional courses for the middle-level workforce in the health sector.
Nigeria has hundred and nineteen (119) Colleges of Health Technology.
School of Health Technology does not require you to take JAMB for admission to most courses. All you have to do is pick your school of choice admission form.
The following College of Health Technology courses go for NYSC after graduation at the HND level;
- Environmental Health Technology
- Health Information Management
- Public Health Nursing
Studying a health technology course is lucrative in Nigeria. After graduation, you can work in any area of the health sector or gain admission to the university via direct entry.
This post contains the accredited Federal, State, and Private Colleges of Health Technology in Nigeria.
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School of Health Technology Courses
Here is the list of courses offered by Colleges of Health Technology in Nigeria;
- Pharmacy Technician
- Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)
- Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA)
- Dispensing Opticianry
- Community Health Extension Worker (CHEW)
- Junior Community Health Extension Worker (JCHEW)
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Computer Science
- Health Education
- Environmental Health Technology
- Environmental Health Officer
- Environmental Health Technician
- Environmental Health Assistant
- Image Processing Technician
- Paramedics
- Dental Surgery Technician
- Science Laboratory Technology
- Health Information Management Technician
- Health Information Management (HND)
- Health Information Management (ND)
- Health Information Management (PD)
- Health Promotion and Education
- Public Health Nursing
- Radiography Technician
- Traditional Medicine
Duration of Course
The duration of the School/College of Health Technology in Nigeria is two (2) to four (4) years.
| School of Health Technology Course | Certificate | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Extension Worker (CHEW) | Diploma | Three (3) years |
| Junior Community Health Extension Workers (JCHEW) | Certificate | Two (2) years |
| Retrainee JCHEW | Diploma | Two (2) years |
| Dispensing Opticianry | Diploma | Three (3) years |
| Environmental Health Technology | ND | Two (2) years |
| Environmental Health Technician | Tech. Diploma | Three (3) years |
| Environmental Health Officer | HND | Four (4) years |
| Health Education | Diploma | Three (3) years |
| Health Education | ND (WAHEB) | Two (2) years |
| Health Information Management Technician | Prof. Diploma | Three (3) years |
| Health Information Management (ND) | ND | Two (2) years |
| Health Information Management | HND | Four (4) years |
| Nutrition and Dietetics | ND | Two (2) years |
| Nutrition and Dietetics | HND | Four (4) years |
| Medical Laboratory Technician | Tech. Cert | Three (3) years |
| Medical Laboratory Assistant | Asst. Cert | Two (2) years |
| Re-trainee Medical Laboratory Technician | Tech. Cert | Two (2) years |
| Public Health Nursing Officers | HND | Two (2) years |
| Health Assistant | Assist. Certificate | 18 months |
| Health Technician | Certificate | Three (3) years |
| Pharmacy Technician | Tech. Certificate | Three (3) years |
| Image Processing Technician | Tech. Certificate | Three (3) years |
| Paramedics | ND | Two (2) years |
| Dental Surgery Technician | OND | Three (3) years |
| Science Laboratory Technology | ND | Two (2) years |
College of Health Technology Certificate
Here is the list of certificates issued by the College of Health Technology in Nigeria;
- Higher National Diploma (HND)
- National Diploma (ND)
- Ordinary National Diploma (OND)
- Professional Diploma (Prof. Diploma)
- Technician Certificate (Tech. Cert)
- West Africa Health Examinations Board National Diploma (ND WAHEB)
- Technician Diploma (Tech. Diploma)
List of Federal College of Health Technology in Nigeria
Here is the list of accredited Federal College of Health Technology in Nigeria;
| Federal College of Health Technology | State |
|---|---|
| Lagos | |
| FCVMLT, National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom | Plateau |
| Federal School of Medical Laboratory Technology Jos | Plateau |
| Federal School of Dental Technology and Therapy | Enugu |
| UBTH Institute of Health Technology | Edo State |
| School of Health Information Management, AKTH kano | Kano |
| School of Health Information Management, ABUTH Zaria | Kaduna |
| School of Health Information Management, UUTH | Akwa Ibom |
| School of Health Information Management, OAUTH | Osun |
| School of Health Information Management, UPUTH | Rivers |
| School of Health Information Management, NAUTH | Anambra |
| School of Health Information Management, UCUTH | Akwa Ibom |
| School of Health Information Management, UIUTH | Oyo |
List of State School of Health Technology in Nigeria
Here is the list of accredited State School of Health Technology in Nigeria;
| State College of Health Technology | State |
|---|---|
| College of Health Technology Aba | Abia State |
| School of Health Technology Mubi | Adamawa |
| School of Health Technology Etinan | Akwa Ibom |
| School of Medical Laboratory Technician, Nkpor | Anambra |
| School of Medical Laboratory Technician, Ihiala | Anambra |
| School of Health Technology Obosi | Anambra |
| School of Health Technology Ningi, Bauchi State | Bauchi |
| School of Health Technology, Alkaleri, Bauchi State | Bauchi |
| College of Health Technology Otuogidi-Ogbia | Bayelsa |
| Makurdi College of Health & Medical Laboratory Science, Makurdi | Benue |
| School of Health Technology Maiduguri | Borno |
| College of Health Technology Calabar | Cross Rivers |
| Andoya College of Health Technology | Cross Rivers |
| Delta College of Health Technology Ofuoma, Ughelli | Delta State |
| Ebonyi School of Health Technology Ezzangbo | Ebonyi State |
| Scho of Health Tech. Benin City | Edo State |
| College of Health Science & Technology Ijero-Ekiti | Ekiti State |
| School of Health Technology Oji-River | Enugu |
| Gombe State College of Health Science and Technology, Kaltungo | Gombe |
| School of Health Technology Okporo, Orlu | Imo State |
| School of Health Technology Jahun | Jigawa |
| Kaduna State College of Nursing & Midwifery, Kafanchan | Kaduna |
| College of Health Tech. Makarfi | Kaduna |
| School of Health Technology Kano | Kano |
| College of Health Technology Kankia | Kastina |
| School of Health Technology Jega | Kebbi |
| School of Health Technology Idah | Kogi |
| School of Health Technology Takum | Taraba |
| College of Health Technology, Nguru | Yobe |
| College of Health Technology Offa | Kwara |
| College of Health Technology Yaba | Lagos |
| School of Health Technology Keffi | Nasarawa |
| Babalola Academy College of Health Technology | Kwara |
| School of Health Technology, Lafia | Nasarawa |
| School of Health Technology Minna | Niger State |
| College of Health Technology Ilese | Ogun State |
| School of Health Technology Akure | Ondo |
| College of Health Technology Ilesa | Osun |
| College of Health Technology, Foreign Links Campus, Moro, Ile-Ife, Osun State | Osun |
| Osun State College of Technology, Esa-Oke | Osun |
| Oyo State College of Health Science and Technology, Eleyele, Ibadan | Oyo |
| College of Health, Pankshin, Plateau State | Plateau |
| School of Health Technology Zawan | Plateau |
| School of Health Technology Tsafe | Zamfarawa |
| College of Health Technology, Port-Harcourt | Rivers |
| School of Health Technology Gwadabawa | Sokoto |
List of Private College of Health Technology in Nigeria
Here is the list of accredited Private College of Health Technology in Nigeria;
| Private College of Health Technology | State |
|---|---|
| Marjorie Bash College of Health Science and Technology, Aba, Abia State | Abia |
| College of Nursing & Health Sciences, Obohia-Ndoki | Abia |
| Iyi-Enu Mission Hospital Ogidi | Anambra |
| Malikiya College of Health Sciences and Technology, Bauchi | Bauchi State |
| Garu Islamic College of Health Technology, Bauchi, Bauchi State | Bauchi State |
| Ammar Bn Yasir School of Health Technology, Bauchi | Bauchi |
| N.K.S.T School of Medical Laboratory Technician, Mkar-Gboko | Benue |
| College of Health Tech. Otukpo ( John Adah) | Benue |
| Mercy College of Medical Laboratory Science, Makurdi | Benue |
| Madonna College of Health Technology (MACOHTECH), Olokoro | Abia |
| College of Health Technology, Aliade | Benue |
| College of Health Technology, Gboko | Benue |
| Mbagen College of Health Technology, Abwa Mbagen, Benue State | Benue |
| Peace College of Health Technology, Otada-Otukpo | Benue |
| Makasi College of Health Technology, Ugba-Logo, Benue State | Benue |
| Favour School of Health Technology, Ikom | Cross Rivers |
| Owoche School of Health Technology, Bewo, Kewarra L.G.A | Cross Rivers |
| Lutheran College of Health, Iboko Okpoma, Yala L.G.A | Cross Rivers |
| Al-Huda College of Health Technology, Sokoto | Sokoto |
| Blessed Martins International Institute of Science and Technology Ohatekwe, Amagu | Ebonyi |
| Bishop Michael Okoro College of Health Technology, Ndubia-Izzi, Ebonyi State | Ebonyi |
| Fabotas College of Health Sciences and Technology, Ado- Ekiti | Ekiti |
| College of Health Science/ Technology, Ile-Abiye Hospital | Ekiti |
| Mater Christi Catholic College of Health Science and Technology, Igede-Ekiti | Ekiti |
| School of Medical Laboratory Technicians, EHA-Alumona | Enugu |
| Eucharistic Heart College of Health Technology, Orba | Enugu |
| Peaceland College of Health Technology, Enugu | Enugu |
| Bishop Shanahan School of Medical Laboratory Asst/Technician Nsukka | Enugu |
| Wesley Foundation School of Health Technology Amufie, Enugu Ezike | Enugu |
| Central Washington College of Health Science and Technology | Enugu |
| Public Health Science and Technology Institute, Tunga Maje | FCT, Abuja |
| Sch. of Medical Laboratory Technician, Emekuku | Imo State |
| College of Health Technology Amaigbo | Imo State |
| Vision College of Medical Science and Health Technology, Chokoneze, Mbaise | Imo State |
| Lamido School of Hygiene and Health Science, Gombe, Gombe State | Gombe State |
| Rawafid International College of Health Science & Technology, Dutse | Jigawa |
| Parliament College of Health Sciences & Technology, Yelwa | Kebbi |
| Al-Ameen College of Health Sciences & Technology, Kaduna | Kaduna |
| Baptist School of Health Technology, Kafanchan | Kaduna |
| Elite International Health Technology, Zaria, Kaduna | Kaduna |
| ECWA College of Health, Kagoro | Kaduna |
| MAAUN College of Health Sciences and Technology, Kaduna | Kaduna |
| City College of Health Science and Technology, Zaria, Kaduna State | Kaduna |
| Emirates College of Health Sciences and Technology | Kano |
| Aminu Dabo College of Health Science & Technology | Kano |
| Tropical College of Health Science & Technology, Kano | Kano |
| Bichi Academy College of Health Science and Technology, Kano, Kano State | Kano |
| Sir Sanusi School of Health Technology, Kano State | Kano |
| Pyramid College of Health Technology, Kano | Kano |
| Bebeji School of Health Science and Technology, Kano, Kano State | Kano |
| Muslim Community College of Health Technology, Funtus | Kastina |
| Bartholomew College of Health Technology, Shao | Kwara |
| North-South College of Health Technology, Ajase-Ipo, Kwara State | Kwara |
| Estu Ibrahim Chata College of Health Science and Technology, Pategi, Kwara State | Kwara |
| Navy School of Health Sciences, Offa | Kwara |
| Babalola Academy College of Health Technology Ilorin | Kwara |
| Olivet College of Health Technology, Azuba, Nasarawa North L.G.A | Nasarawa |
| Famsas College of Health Technology, Keffi | Nasarawa |
| Makama Dogo School of Health Technology, Nasarawa | Nasarawa |
| Newgate College of Health Technology, Minna | Niger |
| Yelwa College of Health Science and Technology, Rijau | Niger |
| Edumana College of Health Science and Technology, Bida, Niger State | Niger |
| Great Success College of Health Science & Technology, Gwada | Niger |
| School of Health Technology Suleja (SOHTS) | Niger State |
| Crown Point International College of Health Science and Technology, Owode | Ogun State |
| Pilar College of Health Technology (PILCOHET) | Ogun State |
| Pogil College Health Technology Oke-Eri, Oke Mosu, Ijebu-ode | Ogun State |
| Royal Institute of Health Technology Ifo | Ogun State |
| De Potter College of Health Science & Technology, Ijebu – Igbo | Ogun State |
| Arolait Global College of Health Technology, Owode-Ilaro Road, Owode Yewa | Ogun State |
| Universal College of Health Technology, Imeko, Ogun State | Ogun State |
| Millennium College of Health Technology, Aaye Oda Road, Akure | Ondo |
| Crestfield College Health Technology, Erin-Osun | Osun |
| Interlink College of Health Technology, Ijebu-jesa, Osun State | Osun |
| Seventh-Day Adventist College of Health Technology, Ile-Ife | Osun |
| School of MLT, BMC, Saki | Oyo |
| GeedyStar College Of Health Technology Osogbo | Osun |
| Adonis American College of Health Technology and Sciences, Esa-Oke, Osun | Osun |
| School of Medical Laboratory Oke-Offa, Oluyoro, Ibadan | Oyo |
| College of Hygiene and Health Technology, Iseyin | Oyo |
| Lead City College of Health Technology, Ibadan, Toll-gate Area | Oyo |
| Sahlan School of Health Technology, Jos | Plateau |
| Mwaghavul College of Health Technology, Pushit, Mangu, Plateau State | Plateau |
| Centenary College of Health and Science and Technology Emohua | Rivers |
| Lala International College of Health Science and Technology, Gusau | Zamfarawa |
| Adeshina College of Health Technology | Kwara |
Admission Requirements
Community Health Extension Workers (CHEW)
Prospective candidates should possess five (5) credits at WASC, NECO, or GCE ‘O’ Level at not more than two (2) sittings.
The five credits must be in the following subject; Biology, English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics.
Retrainee JCHEW: Prospective candidates must be holders of a JCHEW certificate with at least two (2) years of post-qualification in addition to (Ai) above.
Junior Community Health Extension Workers (JCHEW)
Prospective candidates must possess three (3) credit WASC, NECO, SSSC, or GCE ‘O’ level examinations at no more than two (2) sittings.
The three (3) credits must include English Language, Biology, Mathematics, and any other two passes, including one of Physics, Chemistry, Geography, Food and Nutrition, and anyone of Economics, Agricultural Science, Accountants, or Commerce.
Dispensing Opticianry
Prospective candidates should possess four (4) credit passes in WASC, SSCE, NECO, or GCE ‘O’ level examinations.
The four (4) credits and one (1) should be in the following subjects, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, and English Language.
Environmental Health Technology (ND)
Prospective candidates should possess five credit passes in WASC, SSCE, NECO, or GCE ‘O’ level examinations at not more than two (2) sittings or their equivalent as may be approved by EHORECON or WAHEB.
The subjects must include English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
Environmental Health Technology (HND)
Prospective candidates must possess National Diploma (ND) in Environmental Health Technology with evidence of completion of one (1) year of relevant work experience (Industrial Training) in addition to Ci above.
Environmental Health Technician
Prospective candidates should possess three (3) credits, and two (2) passes in WAEC, NECO, and GCE ‘O’ level or Teacher (TC II) certificates at not more than two (2) sittings.
The three (3) credits and two (2) passes must include the following subjects: English Language, Biology/Health Science. Geography, Physics, Chemistry, Agricultural Science, Technical Drawing, and other subjects.
Mathematics would be an advantage.
Note: For this course, science subjects are: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, General Science, and Health Science.
Note: Combined results for Gi – Gii must be from the same examination body. i.e SSCE and SSCE or NECO and NECO.
Health Education Technician
Prospective candidates should possess four credit passes in WASC, SSSC, and GCE ‘O’ level or NECO examinations.
These credit passes should include Mathematics, English Language, Biology or Health Science and any one (1) of the following subjects: Chemistry, Economics or Geography at not more than two (2) sittings.
Health Education (ND)
The prospective candidate should possess five (5) credits in WASC, SSCE, GCE O’ Level, or NECO examinations.
This credit should include Mathematics, English Language, Biology/Health Science, Chemistry, and Physics.
Health Information Management Technician
Prospective candidates must possess five (5) credit passes in WASC, SSCE, GCE ‘O’ level, NECO, or NABTEB examination or its equivalent, which must include credit in English Language, Biology/Health Science, Chemistry/Physics, Mathematics, and any one other subject at not more than two (2) sittings.
Health Information Management (ND)
Prospective candidates must possess five (5) credit passes in WASC, SSCE, GCE O’level, NECO, or NABTEB examination or its equivalent, which must include English Language, Biology, Chemistry/Physics, Mathematics, and any other subject at not more than two sittings.
Health Information Management (HND)
- Prospective candidates must possess National Diploma (ND) in H.I.M with minimum Lower Credit or Professional Diploma in H.I.M by HRORBN, with evidence of completion of one (1) year of relevant work experience in an accredited health institution approved by the Board.
- Candidates with a pass (GPA 2.00 – 2.49) at the ND level with two (2) or more years Post ND cognate work experience may be considered for admission into the HND program.
Nutrition and Dietetics (ND)
Prospective candidates should possess four (4) credit passes in the WASC, SSSC, and GCE ‘O’ level or NECO examination at no more than two sittings.
The subject must include: Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science, and any other two (2) of the following: Mathematics, Food, and Nutrition, Physics, Economics/Commerce Health Science Home Management, English Language Basic Catering, and Food Services.
At least passes in English Language and Mathematics are compulsory.
Nutrition and Dietetics (HND)
Prospective candidates should possess the requirement for Fiabove, a minimum of Lower Credit (CGPA 2.50 and above) in the cognate ND examination, and a minimum of one year of related work experience.
In exceptional cases, an ND Diploma with (a CGPA OF 2.49) in the ND examination with two or more years of cognate experience in the specific field may be considered for admission into the HND program in Nutrition & Dietetics.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Prospective candidates must possess five (5) credits at not more than two (2) sittings in WASC, SSCE, GCE ‘O’ level, NECO, or NABTEB examinations.
The subject must include Biology, Chemistry, English Language, and Mathematics credits at no more than two (2) sittings.
Retrainee MLA: Prospective candidates must possess a Medical Laboratory Assistant Certificate with two (2) years post qualification and Gi above.
OND (in SLT): Candidates with OND in SLT, in addition to the requirements in Gi above, may be considered for admission into the 200 level of the program.
Candidates for Medical Laboratory Technician/Assistant: Those whose SSCE, NECO, or its equivalent qualifications are more than five years by 2018 are not eligible for admission.
Public Health Nursing
Prospective candidates must possess five (5) credit passes which must include: English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Physics, and Chemistry subjects in WASC, SSCE, GCE ‘O’ level, or NECO examinations at not more than two (2) sittings plus either b, c or d below.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered Midwife (RM) Certificate or any other basic nursing certificate, e.g., Psychiatric Nursing certificate plus one-year post qualification.
BNSC candidate from Universities accredited by NUC, NMCN, and WAHEB.
Health Technician
Prospective candidates must possess five (5) credits which must include: English Language, Mathematics, Biology, and any other two (2) Credits in WASC, SSCE, GCE, or NECO examination at not more than two (2) sittings.
Health Assistant
Prospective candidates should possess five (5) passes in WASC, SSCE, GCE ‘O’ level, or NECO examinations at not more than two (2) sittings.
The passes must include English Language, Mathematics, Biology, and other two (2) relevant subjects.
Pharmacy Technician
Prospective candidates should possess WASCE, SSCE, GCE ‘O’ level, or NECO certificates with five (5) credits which must include English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, and Physics at not more than two (2) sittings.
Image Processing Technician
Prospective candidates should possess three (3) credits in GCE, WAEC, SSCE, or NECO, which must include: English Language, Mathematics, and one (i) of either Chemistry, Physics, or Biology in not more than one sitting.
Paramedics (ND)
Prospective candidates must possess five (5) credits in WASC, SSCE, GCE ‘O’ level, or NECO examinations at not more than two (2) sittings. The subjects must include English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, and Physics.
Dental Surgery Technician
Prospective candidates should possess five (5) credits in GCE, WASC, SSCE, or NECO, which must include: English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology at not more than two (2) sittings.
Science Laboratory Technology (ND)
Prospective candidates should possess five (5) credits in WASC, SSCE, GCE ‘O’ level, or NECO, which must include: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, and English at no more than two (2) sittings.
Note: All candidates applying for National Diploma (N.D.) Programs are required to obtain the JAMB form and sit for the JAMB examination.
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