About the department

The nursing department was established in 2018. Classes are taught over a period of two years and divided into four semesters, two semesters each year. When they graduate, students receive a technical diploma in nursing. Students have been taught, both in class and in laboratories with one of the best-equipped labs available in the region, by experienced lecturers who have accumulated their experience through many years of teaching. For a better education experience and relationship with the teachers, students have access to the lecturers during their working hours and after that, if they need consultation on any matter

In addition, the practical classes are being taught in public and private hospitals, and for this matter, the department has made arrangements with concerned parties and relative authorities. Other external voluntary activities of this department include arranging medical-related events in the city, districts, and sub-districts. Also, preparing seminars and symposiums on medical-related subjects is another activity of this department. All of these external activities and concentration on the means of education are purposely done to enhance the quality of the education that the students receive and introduce them to the medical instructions

The nursing department has adopted the Bologna process, and this has an effective role for the students. This system makes the students continually search and enhance their thinking process on a daily basis in order to accomplish what is asked of them by the lecturers. Also, students are being exposed to a modern education standard, which can benefit graduates in case they decide to continue their education abroad

The Technical Diploma in Nursing is offered on a full-time basis. The full-time program is offered only at the KTI Main Campus in Sulaimani Heights. The duration of study for the full-time program is subject to the student’s entry qualifications and lasts between two (2) years and a maximum of four (4) years.

Award Requirements

To graduate, students must:

• Achieve a total of 120 credit hours with a minimum CGPA of 2.0

• Pass in summer training

Entry Requirements

The minimum qualifications for candidates who intend to do a Technical Diploma in Nursing Department   are as follows:

1)  Minimum results based on the Kurdistan Baccalaureate High School Certificate (results would be based on the general requirements as well as other conditions as the prerequisites for the program set by the institute). The percentage to enter the competition is %50

2)  Minimum results based on the Kurdistan Baccalaureate Vocational School Certificate (results would be based on the general requirements as well as other conditions as prerequisites for the program set by the institute). The percentage entering the competition is %55

3)  Entry Requirements are subject to changes according to annual amendments by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq

Program Educational Objectives (PEO)

After having been exposed to 2 to 4 years of working experience, our graduates should become professionals who demonstrate the following competencies: 

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PEO1   

Acquire complete abilities to practice nursing based on professional and competent standards. 

PEO

Apply the nursing process to provide evidence-based, culturally sensitive care to promote the health and adaptation of individuals, families, groups, and communities.

PEO3

Integrate knowledge from a variety of disciplines, into professional nursing practice 

PEO4

Implement health promotion and disease prevention plans for individuals, families, and populations.

PEO5

Exhibit ethical and effective communication skills for professional nursing practice 

Program Learning Outcomes (PLO)

After having completed the program, graduates should be able to demonstrate the following competencies: Intended Learning Outcomes

PLO1

Ability to use nursing judgment to asses patient situations and perform clinical decision making 

PLO2

Integrate complete human needs in providing safe nursing care while   encouraging patient’s wellbeing 

PLO3

Ability to collaborate appropriately and effectively with interdisciplinary members of the health care team. 

 PLO4

Utilizing fundamental principles to improve outcomes when caring for patients at different levels of wellness 

 PLO5

Apply concepts of current trends when planning and delivering nursing care.

PLO6

Implement behaviors that embrace the values of caring, integrity, and inclusiveness 

 PLO7

         Demonstrate leadership and management by employing strategies that adapt to different healthcare delivery systems.

PLO8

Engage in activities for professional development, transformational growth, and life-long learning 

PLO9

Utilize communication effectively to meet the health care needs of different ages, sexes, or patient situations.

PLO10

Safely utilize technology in the provision of care.