The Hawassa College of Health Sciences educational journey began with training junior nurses, and then progressed to Level III and IV nursing programs.  For the last ten years, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing has been offered, with a generic degree program added in 2023.

Today, the college provides training in post-basic and generic Bachelor of Science in Nursing, alongside a Level IV nursing diploma, available through both self and government sponsorship.  All programs integrate theoretical learning, simulated practical exercises, and real-world clinical placements.  Students pursuing diplomas are required to pass the Center of Competence exam, while degree-seeking students must pass the pre-internship exam before beginning their practical training.  These comprehensive, curriculum-driven programs enable the college to significantly contribute to resolving regional health issues.

Sincerely!

Hawariat Tekle

Nursing department Coordinator

Nursing department

The college started training junior nurse professionals at the very beginning and proceeded with training in level III and level IV nursing. For the last ten years, the college has been providing a first degree in nursing and a generic degree program.

The training program modalities 

The trainings in all programs include theory-based sessions, practical sessions on simulated training materials, and practical attachments on real patients. During the course of training, diploma-level students are expected to pass the Center of Competence exam (COC), and those degree program students are expected to pass the pre-internship exam before joining practical attachment. By doing these, we are playing a crucial role in solving community problems related to health in the region by providing updated training based on the curriculum designed to train in each level.