SDA School of Allied Health Science – Brikama Town, West Coast Region
Under the Ministry of Health, The Republic of The Gambia
Programme Overview
The Enrolled Nurse Programme is a two-year competency-based training designed to develop skilled, ethical, and community-oriented nurses capable of providing quality healthcare across The Gambia. The programme integrates classroom instruction, clinical practice, and community fieldwork to ensure theory is effectively applied to practice.
Vision & Mission
Vision: To develop the skills of Enrolled Nurses so that the communities they serve can receive a high standard of healthcare.
Mission: To provide quality nursing education and training that embodies the aspirations of the Gambian people and global community through the creation, preservation, and application of nursing knowledge.
Programme Objectives
- Deliver nursing care using scientific and nursing principles.
- Provide curative, preventive, and rehabilitative care.
- Plan and conduct community health education.
- Collaborate with healthcare teams and agencies.
- Supervise and mentor junior staff and students.
- Participate in health research and professional development.
- Uphold professional ethics and patient-centered care.
- Contribute to healthcare management and policy implementation.
Entry Requirements
- Academic: GCE O’ Level/WASSCE – Three credits including English, Mathematics, and a science subject.
- Alternative: Two credits (English & Science) with two years of experience as a Nurse Attendant or Auxiliary Nurse.
- Minimum Age: 18 years and above.
Key Curriculum Highlights
- Comprehensive integration of nursing theory and clinical practice.
- Competency-based approach aligned with WHO nursing standards.
- Strong emphasis on public health, community engagement, and ethics.
- Modules include anatomy, physiology, microbiology, pharmacology, paediatrics, and management.
- Fieldwork in hospitals, health centres, and communities to build real-world experience.
Teaching & Learning Methods
- Lectures, discussions, and tutorials
- Clinical practice and ward rounds
- Case studies and simulations
- Field trips and community projects
- Use of audiovisual and digital teaching aids
Facilities & Resources
- Well-equipped classrooms and simulation laboratories
- Access to teaching models and clinical specimens
- Library with relevant nursing texts and online resources
- Clinical placements in major hospitals and health centres
Staff Requirements
Academic Staff
- Nurse and Midwife Educators
- Public Health Nurse Educators
- Computer Science Lecturer
- Librarian and Assistants
- Guest Lecturers
Non-Academic Staff
- Administrative and Technical Staff
- Domestic and Support Staff
- Security and Maintenance Personnel
Academic Calendar
- Christmas Holiday – 2 weeks
- Easter Holiday – 2 weeks
- Summer Holiday – 4 weeks
- All official public holidays are observed