International Paramedical Institute & School of Nursing
INTERNATIONAL PARAMEDICAL INSTITUTE(IPI)– MAYA
P.O. BOX 72128, KAMPALA.
MOTTO: ‘Health: Our Priority’
TEL: +25639-200-1503, +256712 885382, +256775-534-797, +1804-2928771
Email: info.ipim@gmail.com
1.1 INTRODUCTION
International Paramedical Institute And International School of Midwifery – Maya seeks to train professionals in various fields of health at a Diploma and certificate level. Health education that the founder intends to venture into has been given priority as a means of preservation of human health and keeping its sanctity. Consequently, the project will be situated in Maya Village, Nsangi Sub-county, Busiro County, and Wakiso District.
1.1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE PROJECT
The institute aforementioned above, whose major goal is to provide high quality health with cardinal emphasis put in areas of dental education and knowledge at both local and international levels, will utilise the latest state of technology possible along with modern skills and techniques, with combination of other service providers so as to quickly gain market share.
The plan was developed after an extensive study of the external and internal environment by the proprietor one, Mr. Sseruyange Stephen Grace, which revealed limited exposure and inability to compete at international levels given the level of technology coupled with a handful of paramedical schools in Uganda with limited number of graduates that do not measure up with international standards.
The proprietor’s past experience in private practice both locally and internationally in conjunction with his forward-looking quality dental knowledge and association with partners who have over 30 years of expertise in the practice and business of dentistry will allow him to rapidly grow a large and quality student base.
Working with highly qualified dentists and tutors will allow the proprietor to learn the management styles and to foster a relationship with the student base. It will also provide with an opportunity to understand the management philosophy of the past health and general dentistry educations so as make gradual changes that do not cause dissension from the staff.
Consequently, fruits of the institute will gradually be unleashed by the end of the second academic year with highly skilled and knowledgeable professionals ready to compete worldwide.
In evaluating a location for the paramedical school, the proprietor looked at an area of growth and accessibility without enough Lab. Technicians and dentistry services to meet the needs of the people.
It was against such background therefore, that the proprietor established this plan, and IPIM therefore is set to bridge this gap by extending modern skills that are convenient and affordable to those students with a spirit and passion of dental health care that will influence the future expansion of job creation in health sector as well as supporting and complimenting the government program of compulsory study of science subjects by establishing more science institutions.
The proposed Institute is undergoing the process of registration with the Ministry of Education, Technology & Science and Sports and Allied Council and will start with dental training in certificate and diploma courses and advance to other areas in later stages and will partner with hospitals as an integrated unit with which it has signed memoranda of understanding in providing high quality health services both theoretical and practical knowledge and will develop innovation in training, research so as to improve the quality and availability of dental care and other health services in Uganda.
1.2 VISION
To be a leading model international paramedical institution that produces health professionals capable of self reliance and job creation worldwide.
1.3 MISSION
To enable the future and competence of our professional graduates produced through a carefully analyzed national and international curriculum to acquire knowledge and practical skills fit for global job market.
1.4 OBJECTIVES
1.4.0 MAIN OBJECTIVE
The main objective of International Paramedical Institute is to build capacity in health sector.
1.4.1 SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
1. To ensure provision of high balanced quality health educational services for future self-reliance of our graduates.
2. To enable the development of areas in the vicinity of the institute through self-help projects that shall be attached to the paramedical institution.
3. To provide quality educational services through health awareness for better livelihood of the graduates that shall enroll with the institute.
4. To match with both national and international health standards through provision of local and international curriculum to students at affordable school fees rates.
5. To liaise with both national and international NGOs, CBO and other faith based organizations in provision of best health educational services and practices through lobbying and partnerships.
6. To engage in qualitative and quantitative research for production of highly competent academic and science oriented human resources.
1.5 MOTTO
The institute motto is ‘Health: our priority’
1.6. RATIONALE/JUSTIFICATION FOR SETTING UP THE INSTITUTE
The institute being set up in the semi –rural areas of Nsangi – Wakiso district aims at delivering educational services to the community as the first beneficiaries to match with the dynamic needs of health in Modern Uganda, Africa and the World at large.
The institution is also set up on firm grounds of delivering the best health education while focusing on hands on practical experience gained from the practicum sites that the students shall be attached for better knowledge and expertise acquisition.
1.7 CURRICULUM AND CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION TO THE INSTITUTE
International Paramedical Institute (IPI) – Maya, intends to first concentrate on local curriculum provided in Uganda under strict guidance from National Council of Higher education (NCHE) in the first 5 years of commencement. As the institute grows gradually, more courses will be added and also international curriculum brought on board.
The students targeted in the institute are those who attain the UCE and UACE certificates issued by Uganda National Examinations Board. However, students that claim to have attained UACE level status will always be verified by National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) after presentation of their original documents.
For the case of international students from outside Uganda especially Tanzania, Kenya, South Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Somalia, Rwanda and Burundi, their papers shall be first equated by The Uganda National Examinations Board- UNEB, and consequently, letters of Verification of Results issued to that effect.
Accordingly, the following courses are intended to be taught;
No.
Course
Duration for the project to take off
1 Diploma in Public Health dentistry Immediately
2 Diploma in Dental Laboratory Technology. Immediately.
3 Certificate in Dental Assistance correspondence international Program from Pen Foster Career College USA. Immediately
4 Diploma in Radiography After 5 years
5 Diploma in Physiotherapy After 5 years
6 Diploma in medical entomology. After 5 years
ss7 Diploma in comprehensive nursing After 5 years
8 Diploma in environmental Health science After 5 years
9 Diploma in orthopedic medicine After 5 years
10 Diploma in Pharmacy After 5 years
11 Diploma in clinical medicine After 5 years
12 Certificate in Environmental health sciences After 2 years
13 Certificate in Dental Laboratory Technology immediately
1.7.1 The following will be the criteria for selection of students to be admitted or enrolled to the institute.
1) The minimum entry requirement for the above diploma courses shall be 2 principle passes obtained at advanced level.
2) Eligible students to be enrolled are those that shall have offered science combinations. That is to say, PEM, BCM, PCB, BAG, BAC, BFN, BCFN and BCA.
3) The courses shall take duration of 3 years at the institute including the practicum exercise.
4) The criteria followed for selection will depend on the scores a student obtains in the 2 principal passes. And for that matter the table below serves to explain the concept.
No Course Course abbreviation Essential or core subjects Required Relevant Others Appropriate ‘A’ Level combination
1 Diploma in Public Health Dentistry. DET BIO, CHE PHY GP, SUB-MTC, COMP PCB
2 Diploma in Dental Laboratory Technology. DEL BIO, CHE PHY GP, SUB-MTC, COMP PCB
3 Diploma in Occupational Therapy DOT BIO, CHEM PHY GP, SUB-MTC, COMP PCB
4 Diploma in Radiography DIR PHY, BIO CHE GP, SUB-MTC, COMP PCB
5 Diploma in Physiotherapy DIP BIO, PHY CHE GP, SUB-MTC, COMP PCB
6 Diploma in Medical Entomology. DME BIO, CHE PHY, GP, SUB-MTC, COMP PCB
7 Diploma in comprehensive nursing DCN BIO, CHE PHY, GP, SUB-MTC, COMP PCB
8 Diploma in Environmental Health Science DES BIO, CHE PHY, OR
GEO GP, SUB-MTC, COMP PCB
9 Diploma in Orthopedic Medicine DOM BIO, CHE PHY, GP, SUB-MTC, COMP PCB
10 Diploma in Pharmacy DPH BIO, CHE PHY, GP, SUB-MTC, COMP PCB
11 Diploma in Clinical Medicine DCM BIO, CHE
PHY, GP, SUB-MTC, COMP PCB
1.7.2 Key to the Abbreviations in the Table above
PHY – Physics
BIO – Biology
CHE – Chemistry
GP- General Paper
SUB-MTC – Sub Mathematics
COMP- Computer
PCB – A combination which is offered at advanced level that involves the subjects of Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
1.8 AVAILABLE TEACHING RESOURCES AT THE INSTITUTION
The following are the available instructional resources at the paramedical institute.
o Dental units / chairs
o Collapsible Wheelchair
o Paramedic Uniforms
o Medical Kits
o Stretchers & Boards
o Blood Pressure Cuff
o Spacious library
o Modern toilets and bathroom provisions for every hall of residence and in strategic areas.
o Spacious lecturing rooms adequate for students intended to be enrolled.
o Adequate furniture.
o Spacious teaching laboratories
o A state of art computer laboratory
1.9 SOURCE OF FUNDING / FUNDING PARTNERS
The finances for the IPI institute include personal contributions, the operating budget, the capital plan, and the fundraising efforts necessary to support programs and facilities. In addition, the school will require an investment of development partners and private investor’s funds, both to assist in operations prior to the time when the school becomes self-sustaining and to provide financing for facilities necessary to support the instructional and research programs.
The school’s operating budget plan has been developed in distinct phases, each with unique circumstances and required investments as described below. The source of funding therefore is basically from 2 areas .i.e. Personal contribution from the Director and from Development Partners like BUCO.