Department of Health and Medical Sciences - Diploma Programs
HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN NURSING – NVQ LEVEL 06
Faculty of Health Sciences has successfully initiated a CINEC Higher National Diploma (HND) Course in Nursing. It is a professional pathway for students who are seeking to obtain higher national qualifications up to degree level. Participants will greatly benefit from the experience of undergoing the educational programs offered by the Department of Health and Medical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, CINEC Campus, Malabe. This Higher National Diploma is designed for students to as per the NVQ level 6 guidelines to develop a good understanding of professional nursing practice and the importance of applying the knowledge and skills into the practice in the professional nursing field in Sri Lanka and other countries. This program is designed as per the upcoming demand in professional nursing officers for the local and foreign job market.
COURSE TYPE
Full Time
DURATION
03 years
Entry qualifications
Students are required to obtain simple passes in three subjects at the Advanced Level examinations (Edexcel / Cambridge / Local or equivalent) obtained at one and the same sitting in the Bio-Science stream AND
Pass in the aptitude test conducted by CINEC AND
Successful passing at an Interview conducted by a Board of Academic Panel.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Nursing officers in Private Hospitals
Nursing instructors/Nursing tutors in Private Nursing Schools
DIPLOMA OF MENTAL HEALTH CHC53315
This course is offered by Chisolm Institute, Australia in affiliation with CINEC Campus, Sri Lanka. It is designed to prepare students for employment in the field of Mental Health and psychology. This program covers all aspects of the role of a mental health worker who provide recovery oriented support for people with mental illnesses and psychiatric disabilities. You will also be getting the exposure to implementing community based programs and activities related to mental health, mental illnesses and psychiatric disabilities.
Mental Health program is structured with a strong emphasis on the skills and knowledge you need to work as a mental health worker in providing mental health services. Also, your legal and ethical responsibilities as a mental health professional will be focused during the program.
You will get hands on experience in working with people in a range of contexts such as community based non-government organizations, home based outreach, and center based programs, respite care, residential services, rehabilitation programs, clinical settings and organizational/work settings.
This program will support students to develop their academic skills and also encourages active learning by engaging with relevant and contemporary issues. You will also develop soft skills needed to support people with mental health issues.
INDUSTRY PLACEMENT
160hrs mandatory placement
ACCREDITATION
Australian Skills & Quality Authority (ASQA)
Australian Community Workers Association (ACWA)
PATHWAY
Bachelor of Psychology
COURSE TYPE
Full Time
DURATION
One (1) Year
Entry qualifications
A minimum of GCE (O/L) credit / “C” for english language subject or equivalent
Students completed high school years; grade 6 – 13 in english medium will be exempted from meeting the english language criteria.