CK Tedam University gets approval to run BSc Midwifery programme
The University received the professional accreditation this year, adding to earlier clearance from the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) to run BSc. General Nursing, BSc. Paediatric Nursing, and BSc. Medical Laboratory Science.
The CK Tedam University of Technology and Applied Sciences in Navrongo has been given approval to run a programme in BSc Midwifery.
The University received the professional accreditation this year, adding to earlier clearance from the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) to run BSc. General Nursing, BSc. Paediatric Nursing, and BSc. Medical Laboratory Science.
Speaking at the 5th matriculation of the university, the Vice Chancellor, Professor Albert Luguterah said additional efforts were being made to get reaccreditation for other programmes as part of the school’s vision to become a world-class academic institution of excellence.
“I am happy to say that this year, we have also received professional accreditation to run the BSc Midwifery programme which we will be admitting students into, very soon. Guided by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), CKT-UTAS has ensured that all its programmes are accredited.” Professor Luguterah, said.
He said as an institution that is guided by its mandate, the university was committed to giving students a holistic education, where their interests are respected to enhance effective learning, critical thinking and innovation.
“Our vision is to transform this university into a world-class institution where excellence and good work ethics are paramount. We assure you of a holistic education where student interest is prioritized, critical thinking and innovation are our hallmarks, and you are equipped to make a positive impact in society after your studies.” Professor Luguterah, added.
Infrastructure
Despite the university’s growing student population, deficits in infrastructure remains a big challenge. The school is faced with inadequate lecture halls, furniture and residential halls to accommodate freshmen and women.
There is also the inadequacy of well-equipped laboratories for practical work and simulations, which are an essential part of the school curriculum.
In his speech, Professor Luguterah said the deficits were affecting smooth academic activities. He, notwithstanding, added that management was doing its best in the face of the deficits to ensure the university does not fail in providing the best education to its students and training them for the competitive market.
While he indicated the efforts of management to address the deficits, he appealed for the intervention of the government to complete all GETFund infrastructure projects in the school.
“We appeal to the Government to complete all GETFund projects on our campus and consider our critical and peculiar critic infrastructure needs when allocating resources. We are very hopeful, after engagements with the government, that these and more will be addressed in the shortest possible time.”
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