HEALTH PROFESSIONS REGULATORY BODIES ACT, 2013 (ACT 857)
Section 55: achieve the object, the Council shall
(a) establish standards and provide guidelines for the development of a curriculum for the training of nurse assistants, nurses and midwives;
(b) register and maintain a register of practitioners;
(c) exercise disciplinary powers over practitioners;
(d) prescribe and maintain professional standards and conduct for practitioners;
(e) in collaboration with appropriate government agencies ensure that nursing and midwifery institutions are accredited;
(f) determine and implement post-registration, continuing education and continuing professional development programmes for practitioners;
(g) conduct licencing examination for registration of nurses, midwives and nurse assistants;
(h) ensure that the education and training of nurses and midwives and other nursing practitioners are carried out at approved educational institutions for efficient nursing and midwifery practice;
(i) advise the Minister on matters relating to the practice of nursing and midwifery;
(j) monitor and inspect training institutions and health facilities in collaboration with the Health Facilities Regulatory Agency; and
(k) perform any other functions that are ancillary to the object of the Council.
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Responsible Institution
Near National Lotteries 28 February Rd. Ministries Accra
- Email: info@moh.gov.gh
- Website: www.moh.gov.gh
- GPS: GA-029-4296
- Telephone: +233 302 665651
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