The way he stood up, bowed, removed his Cap and exalted God in Yoruba language was humbling. I wasn't expecting a man of such societal and academic status to do such in the presence of a commoner like me.
He reminded me of King David of the Bible, who danced publicly till his garment went off. In this case, he removed his cap. Guess why? A case against him in Court was struck out by the judge for lacking merit.
The History of a well structured dental Nursing programme in Nigeria can't be complete without mentioning Fola Akinosun,PhD. Though his College of Health ,located in Moro, Ife North;Osun now runs HND programme in same course and conversion from Dental Surgery Technician to same, it is not the main reason for this brief write upup but about HIS PASSION to see every Nigerian Youth empowered for self and societal good.
You can send an email with subject "request for Dr Akinosun's citation " to saneguys@gmail.com " for more elaborate information.
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Concerning his passion for awarding scholarships he had this to say "I love seeing people add value to themselves and the society, instead of roaming about looking for crime to commit. It is said that an idle mind is the devil's workshop".
Below is a list of the scholarship programmes run at FOREIGN LINKS CAMPUS (where College of Health Technology, College of Education, School of Basic sciences (Nursing), Ambrose Ali,et al ) located along Osogbo Ife express way,Ife North ,Moro.
COLLEGE OF HEALTH TECHNOLOGY-
1. Dental Surgery Technician
2. Environmental Health Technician
3. Medical Health Technician
4. Health Promotion and Education
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION-
All courses under college of education are under scholarship
AMBROSE ALI
All diploma programme in Ambrose Alli University are under scholarship.
(Please note) : Degree courses in Ambrose Alli University are not under scholarship
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To obtain the forms call the PRO of College of Health Technology 07036849019.
LIST OF ACCREDITED COURSES UNDER COLLEGE OF HEALTH TECHNOLOGY -
i.SCHOOL OF DENTAL HEALTH
a. Dental technology,HND 4yrs(newly accredited)
b. Dental nursing ,HND 4yrs(newly accredited)
(Dental surgery technicians certificate holders can be admitted into 200level)
c. Dental surgery technician, 3yrs
ii. SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH-
a. Environmental health technology (HND 4years)
b. Environmental Health technician ( Diploma 3yrs)
c. Environmental health technician assistant, 2yrs.
(Accredited by the EHORECON Board and west African examination board(WAHEB)
iii.SCHOOL OF HEALTH PROMOTION AND EDUCATION
(Accredited by WAHEB)-
a. Health Promotion and Education (ND 2yrs)
b. Health promotion and education, (HND 4yrs)
iv. SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH-
a. Medical health assistant ,2yrs
b. Medical health technician, 3yrs.
v. SCHOOL OF COMMUNITY HEALTH-
a. Community health extension workers programme (CHEW)- 3yrs.
b. Junior community health extension workers programme (J. CHEW)-, 2yrs.
vi. SCHOOL OF HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT -
(Accredited by the health records officers registration board of Nigeria)
a. Health information management ,ND 2yrs
b.HND in Health Information management, (4yrs)
c. Diploma in health information management.(3 years)
vii. SCHOOL OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES-
Medical laboratory technician -3yrs.
(ND holders of science laboratory certificate can be admitted to 200level)
LIST OF ACCREDITED COURSES UNDER COLLEGE OF EDUCATION -
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION-
Primary education studies.
SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES-
English/Christian religious studies.
English/Yoruba studies
English/French studies
English/social studies
SCHOOL OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES ART AND SCIENCE (CONSULTANCY)-
French and exchange programme.
English and Exchange programme.
SCHOOL OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATIONEDUCATION-
Agricultural science
Business education
(Secretarial accounting studies)
SCHOOL OF SCIENCES-
Biology/integrated science.
Chemistry/mathematics.
Chemistry/computer science.
Chemistry/integrated science.
Computer science/economics.
Computer science/mathematics.
Computer science/physics.
Mathematics/integrated science.
Mathematics/physics.
Integrated science/physics.
Physical and health education.
SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCESCIENCE-
Christian religious studies/social studies.
Economics /social science.
Economics/mathematics.
Political science/social studies.
General Requirements : candidates for the preliminary courses must have at least 5 passes at two sittings in the SSCE/NECO/NABTEB/GCE O'level or teachers grade two or their equivalent.
Two of the passes must be at credits level or three credits at two sittings. The fives passes must include English language for all courses and mathematics for all science courses.
Candidates for the direct courses must have four credits at one sitting or five, at not more than two sittings SSCE/NEXO/NABTEB/GCE O'level or teachers grade two.
Admission is presently on going for 2021/2022 academic session and as such applications are invited from qualified students.
(No matter what your academic situation is, we can help you within the confines of the law)
Foregn links is 10 years plus and has been delivering quality and affordable education to the privileged and the less privileged.
Below are 16 facts that make her a good place for your education.
1. All her courses are accredited : Some if not most departments in government colleges are not accredited. But this is not the case with the above mentioned college.
2. She is qualified for NYSC participation.
3. Her fees are affordable : unlike many standard private and government schools , she considers the struggle of her parents and students, by allowing them to pay per semester, instead of per session.
4. Her lecturers are qualified - of course, none of her lecturers is below the accreditation standard of the different professional boards and National Board on technical education (NBTE)
5. She is listed in UTME brochure. I.e Admission could be through UTME or direct application to the college
6. The school's administration takes the welfare of her students serious. In other words, Students are handled as dear children not customers.
7. Majority of her lecturers are on full time contract.
8. She has a school Clinic and a teaching hospital for dental students.
9. She is working towards offering Bachelor's degree in all her courses.
10. She is sited in a spacious environment conducive for learning.
11. She is linked to Government university of Buea,Cameroon and offers Bsc. In Nursing and Bsc. in Medical lab science.
12. She is well equipped for the practical learning in all her courses.(dental clinic, dental lab,medical lab,anatomy lab,etc)
13. She has a state of the art Information communication and technology department (ICT)
14. She has zero tolerance for examination malpractice - this helps her students to take their academics serious.
15. Aside having hostels and still constructing more, students have enough space for physical exercise in the airy and spacious school environment.
16. Both religious and morally acceptable social activities are encourage
12. She is well equipped for the practical learning in all her courses.(dental clinic, dental lab,medical lab,anatomy lab,etc)
13. She has a state of the art Information communication and technology department (ICT)
14. She has zero tolerance for examination malpractice - this helps her students to take their academics serious.
15. Aside having hostels and still constructing more, students have enough space for physical exercise in the airy and spacious school environment.
16. Both religious and morally acceptable social activities are encouraged
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