Acquire Skillful Training for Effective Healthcare Service
Join Ghana’s premier practical healthcare technology college. Hands-on learning in Pharmacy, Nursing, Laboratory Science, and Healthcare Home Care with 100% job placement support.
Nurturing Compassionate & Competent Healthcare Professionals
Encephal College of Health Technology is a certified, standard-setting tertiary healthcare institution in Ghana. We bridge the gap between academic theory and clinical practice by equipping youth with industry-grade skills.
Whether you wish to work in community pharmacies, public hospitals, diagnostic laboratories, or provide direct healthcare aide services, Encephal offers structured, accredited training programs tailored to your budget and career goals.
Popular Programs
Explore our specialized health technology programs designed for modern career paths.
1 Year
Pharmacy Assistant (MCA)
Master counter dispensing, pharmacology basics, and community pharmacy operations (8 months theory + 4 months attachment).
1.5 Years
Health Facility / Nursing Assistant
Comprehensive clinical patient care, vitals monitoring, hospital safety protocols across 3 detailed semesters.
1.5 Years
Science Laboratory Technician
Laboratory analysis, sample preparation, testing procedures, and clinical instrument usage across 3 trimesters.
Campus & Practical Training
Excellence in Practical Healthcare Training
Encephal College of Health Technology was founded to address the high demand for qualified, practical-oriented health technical personnel in Ghana. We emphasize direct practical exposure over standard rote theoretical learning.
Through strategic attachments at accredited government and private hospitals, retail pharmacies, and clinical diagnostic laboratories, our graduates transition smoothly into gainful employment.
Mission & Vision Statement
Accreditations & Affiliations
Registrar General Dept.
Reg No: PN000450221
GES / TEU
Ref No: TE1523/26
Pharmacy Council Ghana
Reg No: PC 201/25/22
Institutional Affiliation
Accra Technical University
Why Choose Encephal?
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Free Uniforms & Textbooks:
First 100 students receive a complimentary tailored uniform set and essential course learning materials.
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Practical Tutoring:
Instructors comprise practicing pharmacists, senior clinical nursing officers, and senior lab managers.
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Attachments & Job Placement Assistance:
Direct referral network for student internship postings and job placement support after graduation.
Facilities & Student Support
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On-Campus Hostel Accommodation:
Safe, clean, and fully wired hostels for students at GHȻ1,100 per semester.
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Modern Science & Computer Labs:
Fully fitted diagnostic equipment, specimen testing benches, and digital computer suites.
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Library & Study Rooms:
Access to comprehensive medical texts, pharmacy guides, and quiet reading areas.
Pharmacy Assistant / MCA
Structure: 8 months intensive theory & practicals + 4 months attachment posting.
Curriculum: Pharmacology principles, OTC dispensing, drug storage, and retail pharmacy ethics.
Health Facility Assistant / Nursing Assistant
Structure: 3 Semesters of academic & clinical hospital training.
Curriculum: Bedside patient care, vital signs recording, ward hygiene, basic emergency response.
Healthcare Aide / Home Care
Structure: 2 Months Intensive or 3 Months Regular Option.
Curriculum: Geriatric care, home patient assistance, mobility aid, medication administration support.
Science Laboratory Technician
Structure: 3 Trimesters of academic & lab practical work.
Curriculum: Diagnostic testing, blood banking, hematology, specimen preservation, lab safety.
HFA Top-Up Program
Structure: 6 Months Fast-Track Professional Advancement.
Target: Existing healthcare aides or certificate holders upgrading skills to Health Facility Assistant standards.
Healthcare Computer Class
Structure: 1 Month Practical ICT Training.
Curriculum: Electronic Health Record (EHR) software, pharmacy inventory databases, medical typing & documentation.
Key Admission Dates (Jan 2027 Intake)
Admission Requirements
At Encephal College, we believe in giving equal educational opportunities without rigid cut-off grade barriers.
- Age Limit: Must be 18 years and above.
- No Cut-off Grades: WASSCE / SSCE / BECE or Equivalent certificates are accepted regardless of grades.
- Adult Learners (20+ Years): Applicants without formal certificates who can read and write English comfortably are eligible.
- Documents Needed: 2 Passport Size Photographs and a Valid Photo ID (Ghana Card/Voter ID/Passport).
GHȻ 200 Only
Application forms cost GHȻ 200 across all programs. Payment grants you full admission processing, entrance screening, and registration.
3 Easy Ways to Apply
In Person at Campus
Visit our main campus at Accra - Tetegu Junction (behind Redeemer Int. School on Lapaz to Kasoa road) or Tafo 4 miles, Kumasi.
Online Mobile Money
Pay GHȻ200 form fee directly via Mobile Money Merchant:
Name: Encephal College of Health Tech
Send transaction screenshot via WhatsApp to 0240369317 to receive your digital form.
Instant USSD Shortcode
Dial the quick shortcode on any mobile network in Ghana to register instantly:
Have Quick Questions? Chat with Admissions
Speak directly with our admission coordinators on WhatsApp for immediate help.
Our Campus Locations
Main Campus (Accra)
Tetegu Junction, behind Redeemer International School.
Lapaz to Kasoa Road (South West McCarthy Hills area), Greater Accra Region, Ghana.
Kumasi Campus
Tafo 4 miles, adjacent Noorur Rahma Medical Center.
Kumasi, Ashanti Region, Ghana.
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