QUEEN SALOTE SCHOOL OF NURSING & MIDWIFERY
There are 4 programs of study being offered by this School, as explained here in their Program Statements.
Program Statements
Program Statement: Aims to educate and prepare competent and safe to practice registered nurse in Tonga and possibly in the pacific region and beyond. The 3-year (6 semesters) program provides nurses with sound theoretical knowledge, skills and attributes for the delivery of quality holistic nursing care for the people in hospitals and in communities.. It encompasses trends in nursing education informed by evidence-based and best practice, to achieve Universal Health Coverage – Sustainable Development Goals, Tonga Strategic Development Framework II, and the mission of the Ministry of Health.
Program Statement: Provides participating individuals with the skills and knowledge to work in a clinical medical laboratory. It prepares the learner with the skills and knowledge required for a medical laboratory technician to carry out all routine tasks and technical procedures in the following medical laboratory disciplines: Haematology; Biochemistry; Microbiology; Immunology/ transfusion science; Histopathology and Laboratory quality management system.
Program Statement: Provides the knowledge and skills required to assist a dentist, dental hygienist, dental prosthetist or dental therapist during oral healthcare procedures. Upon graduating, their role includes maintaining high standards of infection control, taking dental radiographs, assisting with practice management and supporting quality and professionalism in the dental division. The duration of the program is 1 year.
Program Statement: A 2-yr program which provides knowledge and skills required for professional practice as Environmental Health Inspectors of the Tonga’s Ministry of Health.
Entry Requirements
Outlined below are the minimum criteria for entry for each of the programs.
For the Advanced Diploma of Nursing
- Pacific Secondary School Certificate (PSSC) – Aggregate of 14 in 4 subjects and pass English – 4, Mathematics, Biology, and another subject.
Or
- National Form Six Certificate or its equivalent with an average B pass and English, Mathematics, Biology and another subjects
Or
- Complementary Foundation Science level subjects or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 2.5/4.0 or 2.75/5.0
And preferably a higher qualification
For the Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology
- Pacific Secondary School Certificate (PSSC) – Aggregate of 14 in 4 subjects and pass English – 4, Mathematics, Biology, and another subject.
Or
- National Form Six Certificate or its equivalent with an average B pass and English, Mathematics, Biology and another subjects.
Or
- Complementary Foundation Science level subjects or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 2.5/4.0 or 2.75/5.0
And preferably a higher qualification
For the Certificate in Dental Assisting
- National Form Six Certificate or its equivalent – pass in English, Biology and another science subject.
For the Certificate in Environmental Health
- Pass the National Form Six Certificate or its equivalent
Programs, Courses and Course Descriptions
