International Nursing

HEALTH, EDUCATION AND COUNSELLING INSTITUTE, HECOIN has had a high reputation for providing quality education to Practical Nursing in Jamaica. Graduates; both male and female, presently work at private and public health facilities across the island and in foreign countries while some have moved on to being Registered Nurses, Medical Doctors, Phlebotomists, Medical Technologists, Emergency Medical Technicians, just to name a few. Over 1,000 men and women have graduated from HECOIN since its inception in 1991. Our Campuses are in Kingston, Spanish Town, Portmore, Ocho Rios, Montego Bay and Santa Cruz.

INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMA IN HEALTH CARE

HECOIN; a 20 year-old health-institution, is a registered Independent School of the Ministry of Education in Jamaica and an approved Centre of City and Guilds of London/International. The International Diploma in Health Care’s (Assistant) qualification aims to support the learning needs of individuals who work or aim to work as care workers in the health care sector, given opportunities for gaining individual units which are relevant to their current role and allow individuals to learn, develop and practice the skills required for employment and/or career progression in the health sector.

HECOIN’s Nursing Programmes (Health Care and Practical Nursing) are very detailed, learner-friendly and have been revised at a time when there are global changes affecting the nursing profession. We lift our hats to our dedicated and hardworking Principal/Founder Dr Clover Jarrett, B(h) for putting forward this well sought-after curriculum for our Practical Nurses and Health Care Assistants. Our graduates have been trained using a comprehensive curriculum, which makes them ready to take on the challenges in the global environment in which they have been placed to work.

City and Guilds is accepted in 100 Commonwealth countries including Canada, UK, Cayman, The Bahamas among others. Graduates can therefore live and work in these countries (press the programme tab and you will see a list of the Commonwealth countries)

Minimum Entry Requirements
NO CSEC/CXC/GCE required for entry, applicant must be 17-55 years, males and females accepted

Immigration Partnership
HECOIN is attached to an International Law Firm with offices in Canada, USA and the Caribbean; which assists graduates with job placement, accommodation and work permit to foreign countries. The Immigration Law Firm can assist HECOIN graduates to migrate with immediate family members (Immigration rules apply and vary from country-to-country). Tuition Fees do not include Immigration Fees

Performance of Students in Final External Examinations remains 100% pass-rate
HECOIN has had students maintaining high grades during the semester and reflected in their final external examination results. Nine students sat the City and Guilds Assessment in 2009 and all students received between 75 and 85%. In January 2011, eight students sat the final external examinations and the grades were 75% to 81%. On May 12, 2011, eighteen (18) students sat the International Diploma in Health Care Assistants and continue to impress external examiners. They received grades from 74%-91%. Students received maximum grades in some areas of assessment. Students are marked in three (3) areas: Critical Thinking Multiple Choice Questions, Practical/Clinical Assessment and Attitude. For the 4th sitting in a row; August 2011, students of HECOIN Batch 4 in Spanish Town and Montego Bay (including four male nurses; one receiving the highest mark) received 100% passes again. Some of these students came into the programme without CSEC subjects and were able to gain high grades in the assessment conducted by independent assessors from Examinations Assessment Services, EAS under City and Guilds of London.
From these results, you would have realized that all our students generally maintain above average or a B standard throughout the programme.

Summary of International Diploma in Health Care/1 year

Developing own knowledge and practice in a care setting
Rights, responsibilities and protection in care
Communicating with and completing records for individuals in a care setting
Understanding health and safety practice in a care setting
Supporting individuals to meet their personal daily living needs
Supporting the physical and emotional comfort of individuals
Supporting individuals with activities
Promoting, maintaining and understanding mobility
Working in collaboration with informal careers

Methods of Assessment mean assignments and require external verifiers. HECOIN will give major assignments and tests during the year and a final examination will be administered

Course/Subjects include

Anatomy and Physiology (core)
Micro-Biology
Fundamentals of Nursing
Gerontology
Geriatrics
Basic Medical and Surgical Nursing
Basic Pharmacology
Pediatric Nursing
Mental Health/Psychiatry (supported by a Psychiatrist as Guest Lecturer)
Public/Community Health (supported by a Public Health Nurse as Guest Lecturer)
Disaster Management
Nutrition (supported by a Nutritionist)
Nursing Communication
Fine Dining (supported by Guest Lecture Presentation)
Pathophysiology
Medical Terminology
Nursing/Clinical Skills
Sociology (supported by a Sociologist as Guest Lecturer)
Psychology (supported by a Psychologist as Guest Lecturer)
Basic Life Support (optional; conducted by Heart Foundation of JA at a cost)

Programme Schedule

Day School; Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 9AM-NOON
Evening School; Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 5:30PM-8:30PM
Saturday School, 9AM-5PM
Sunday School, 9AM-5PM

This schedule may vary from Campus-to-Campus. Please contact the Campus of your choice to confirm schedule.

Teaching Methodology
Our teaching methodology is wide and varied and includes; but not limited to

Group work/teaching
Group discussion
Individual teaching
Guest lecture presentation
Computer-aided software (DVD/CD/VHS)
Major quizzes every 3 weeks
Major assignment/coursework every 3 weeks
Major End of Semester Examination at the end of each Semester (3 semester per year)
End of programme final examination

Theory and Practicum Sessions
Theory Classes are scheduled for 25 weeks in total (10 weeks in Semester 1, 10 weeks in Semester 2 and 5 weeks in Semester 3) while Practicum sessions are scheduled for the remaining 25 weeks (10 weeks in Semester 1, 10 weeks in Semester 2 and 5 weeks in Semester 3). The duration of the programme is one year/52 weeks/12 months.

Practicum Schedule will total 400 hours which is divided 150 hours for Semester 1, 150 hours for Semester 2 and 100 hours for Semester 3. Students must attend at least 80% of the required theory classes to graduate. Students must attend complete 400 hours of Practicum in order to graduate.

Practicum Experience includes

Nursing Homes (core)
Medical Centres (Winchester Medical and Surgical Institute and Mo Bay Hope and Diagnostic Centre)
Nurseries
Children’s Home
Home for the Mentally Ill
Government Infirmaries
Medical Laboratories
Pharmacies
Hospice
Morgues

State-of-the-art Clinical Lab
At each Campus, we have a state-of-the-art clinical lab which is fully utilized by students and tutors. A mannequin; with removable parts, is available to assist with catheterization, making occupied bed, etc. Students are allowed to practice nursing skills in and out of lecture presentations. The mannequin in the clinical lab is also used to teach body systems to our GSAT Grade 3-6 students on a Saturday. Body systems is part of the GSAT Science curriculum.

Tuition and Other Related Fees
Tuition fee is very affordable and students are given the option to pay in full or to make a deposit along with 10 equal monthly payments. Other related fees are Practicum fee, ID, textbooks, medical/nursing equipment, lab coat, final external examination fees,

Qualification of Faculty and Administrative Staff
Over the years, HECOIN ensures that all its tutors are highly qualified and experienced. Our Principal, Founder and Director Dr Clover Jarrett, brings to the school over 50 years Nursing Experience. She is a Registered Nurse, Midwife, Public Health Nurse, Nursing Educator, Nursing Administrator, Guidance Counsellor and Counselling Psychologist. Dr Jarrett is also experienced in the delivery and execution of nursing curricula from Canada, The United Kingdom and Jamaica. She has also taught in the Registered Nursing Programme at Kingston School of Nursing in the mid 1980s. HECOIN’s Principal is also the first Project Director of the Canadian Licensed Practical Nursing Programme in Jamaica.

Dr Jarrett’s son; Colin O Jarrett; who is the Director of Administration, Finance and International Marketing is an experienced Educator, Educational Administrator and Health Administrator for over 25 years. He has had the experience of administering Nursing curricula from Canada, The United Kingdom and Jamaica. HECOIN’s Director of Administration, Finance and International Marketing is also the first Senior Administrator of the Canadian Licensed Practical Nursing Programme in Jamaica.

Our highly trained Nursing staff has adequately trained practical nursing students to be prepared for the global evolution now being experienced in the Nursing progression. Health Care Assistants are now being called on to do additional nursing tasks and hence it is very important for our graduates to be ready for this global change. Our Nursing Faculty has been blessed to have some of the most qualified, competent and reliable Nursing Tutors. All of them are above the Registered Nurse level having 1st or 2nd degrees of PHds. Our tutors have current registration with the Nursing Council of Jamaica, the NCJ. Mrs Patricia Linton-Forrest; a Registered Nurse, Midwife, Public Health Nurse and Nursing Educator, has been in the profession for over 35 years. She presently holds the position of Senior Tutor, Internal Verifier and Member of the Management Team at HECOIN. Mrs Linton-Forrest; who comes HECOIN with the experience of administering and teaching in nursing curricula from Canada, The United Kingdom and Jamaica, visits all Campuses to ensure that international standards in training are being upheld. She has worked in the hospital health service in the United Kingdom and Jamaica.

Ninety-five percent (95%) of our Administrative Staff at all Campuses are Nurses by profession; who have been specially trained in Office Administration. They have all be trained by our esteemed Principal Dr Clover Jarrett and trained Administratively by the Director of Administration, Finance and International Marketing Mr Colin O Jarrett. HECOIN must provide advice to our clients when they call or visit. If a question is asked about our core programme, our Administrative Staff must have the information readily available. HECOIN thinks one of the best ways to ensure this, is to have Nurses who are trained in Administration, at the forefront giving information; which often relates to nursing. Over the years, we have realized that this method has worked and are committed to continue in this way.

Preceptors have been employed at all Campuses to assess students on Practicum sites and to ensure that students abide by the international standards of nursing skills. Mrs Faithlyn Samuels-Byfield is the Senior Preceptor; operating out of the Headquarters; Spanish Town/Angel’s Plaza Campus. She is a Nurse; having completed the NCTVET Level II, Allied Health Patient Care and the Canadian Licensed Practical Nursing Programme in Jamaica.

Documents needed to complete application process

Completed application Form
Certified copy of birth certificate
Certified copy of marriage certificate
Copy of TRN
Copy of driver’s license, voter’s ID or passport
Certified copy of all examination results (CSEC, CAPE, Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees)
2 passport-size photographs (place TRN and full name at the rear of the photograph)
A recent medical report (form is obtained from HECOIN; should be 6 months valid)
100-word document/paragraph as to why you have chosen Nursing as a career
2 recommendations; one from last institution attended and the other from Medical Doctor, Police above Inspector of Police, Pastor/Minister of Religion, Bank Manager, Justice of Peace, or present/former employer. These recommendations should be stamped (if possible). These should be 6 months valid
Students must pay a non-refundable registration/application fee of JA$2,000

The Board of Directors of HECOIN reserves the right to discontinue classes if the class size is below break-even.

Scholarship Awards
Scholarships are available for the September cohort only given to accepted students. Scholarship awards are only given to students who can prove that they are in a financial situation that does not allow them to pay for their tuition. Conditions apply.

Graduation Exercise
Graduation will be held once per year and all Campuses will participate. There is usually a cost affixed to graduation exercises.

Salary range of Health Care Assistants, HCAs in Canada and USA
Based on a survey conducted in Canada; November 2010, this has revealed that Health Care Assistants; sometimes called Patient Care Assistants or Resident Care Assistants earn up to US/CA $2400 per month or JA$200,000 per month.

HECOIN Uniform for Health Care Students

Buttoned light blue logo shirt (purchased at HECOIN)
Navy blue pants or skirt (loosely fit)
White nursing shoes (no backlass or no lace); men are allowed to wear black shoes
White stockings (for female students who choose to wear skirt)
Nursing pin along with student ID

Successful completion of the Health Care Programme

Receiving 70% or above in all class assignments, tests and End of Semester Exams
Personality that is depicting that of a Nurse
Good communication skills
Good written skills
Clean bill of health
Clean criminal record
Clean financial record from HECOIN

Students who fail to abide by the rules and regulations of HECOIN will be removed from the programme forthwith. The decision of the Board of Directors at HECOIN is final on all disciplinary matters.

Special Appeal to persons who should study in the Health Care International Diploma
Hotel /hospital workers, telemarketers, bank/store clerks, teachers, flight attendants, airport staff, high school graduates, chefs, hairdressers/barbers, dressmakers/tailors, household helpers, media/office workers, lab/computer technicians, customer service/sales reps, taxi/bus/truck/tanker drivers, masons, plumbers, police officers, soldiers, security guards, entrepreneurs, phlebotomists among others

SUMMARY OF THE HEALTH CARE INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMA AT HECOIN

Salary package of US/CA $2,400 per month/JA$200,000 per month
NO CXC/CSEC/GCE required for entry
Applicants should be 17 to 55 years of age
International Law Firm assisting with work permit, accommodation and job placement in 100 Commonwealth countries (including USA-conditions apply). Graduates can migrate with immediate family members (Immigration laws vary from country-to-country)
Spacious, cool and comfortable learning environment
Your title in Canada or USA would be Health Care Assistant or Resident Care Assistant or Patient Care Assistant. You work under the direction of a Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN
Programme duration is 12 months/52 weeks/1 year
Cohorts – January, May and September
Shifts include day, evening, Saturday or Sunday
Students who successfully complete the International Diploma in Health Care can proceed to Year II of the Practical Nursing Programme
Tuition fee can be paid in full or a deposit + 10 equal monthly payments
Campuses in Kingston, Spanish Town, Portmore, Ocho Rios, Montego Bay and Santa Cruz

INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMA IN PRACTICAL NURSING

FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER IN THE HISTORY OF JAMAICA, HEALTH, EDUCATION AND COUNSELLING INSTITUTE, HECOIN HAS LIFTED THE BAR OF PRACTICAL NURSING WHERE THESE PROFESSIONALS ARE NOW CERTIFIED INTERNATIONALLY.

The International Diploma in Practical Nursing; a 2-year programme; similar to the Enrolled Nursing curriculum in Jamaica and foreign Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN programmes, has been developed with international standards and is accepted by 100 Commonwealth countries in the world. An LPN is one of the most hands-on members of a patient care team and in a hospital environment, LPNs provide basic nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, RN or a Medical Doctor. In general, they perform many important tasks that assist RNs and Physicians and benefit patients.

An October 2009 CBC News report revealed a shortage of Registered Nurses in Canada that has prompted the Alberta Health Services to seek the hiring of more LPNs to fill the 6,000 nurse gap. The plan was to hire 1,000 more LPNs over a two-year period. The shortage is such that AHS is recruiting LPNs from a number of countries; including Jamaica. This would seem to present opportunities for American-trained LPNs who may be desirous of relocating to the United States’ northern neighbour, for purposes of employment

With the populations living longer and the shortage of nurses in many specialities, those who are or become LPNs could possibly discover that the road leading to career advancement is a smoother ride than expected. It can be speculated that all things considered, the average salary of LPNs may indeed increase due to supply and demand.

A recent survey revealed that the demand for LPNs in Canada is far greater than supply and that country will need approximately 200,000 LPNs by 2014. HECOIN is now at the cutting edge of being able to assist in making this a reality.

Ninety-five percent (95%) of our Administrative Staff at all Campuses are Nurses by profession; who have been specially trained in Office Administration. They have all been trained by our esteemed Principal Dr Clover Jarrett and trained Administratively by the Director of Administration, Finance and International Marketing Mr Colin O Jarrett. HECOIN must provide advice to our clients when they call or visit. If a question is asked about our core programme, our Administrative Staff must have the information readily available. HECOIN thinks one of the best ways to ensure this, is to have Nurses who are trained in Administration, at the forefront giving information; which often relates to nursing. Over the years, we have realized that this method has worked and are committed to continue in this way.
Preceptors have been employed at all Campuses to assess students on Practicum sites and to ensure that students abide by the international standards of nursing skills. Mrs Faithlyn Samuels-Byfield is the Senior Preceptor; operating out of the Headquarters; Spanish Town/Angel’s Plaza Campus. She is a Nurse; having completed the NCTVET Level II, Allied Health Patient Care and the Canadian Licensed Practical Nursing Programme in Jamaica.

Benefits of doing International Practical Nursing Diploma with HECOIN

Experienced and qualified tutors
20 years of delivery of health-related programmes
City and Guilds English and Math classes are free of cost to Year II students only
Flexible classes and shifts
Principal and Tutors taught in Canadian LPN 2-3 years ago

Where can Graduates Work
Graduates are able to live and work in 100 Commonwealth countries plus the USA. An International Law Firm; with offices in Canada, USA and the Caribbean, is attached to HECOIN to assist with work permit, accommodation and job placement. Immediate family members are able to migrate immediately with graduate having fulfilled Immigration requirements. These requirements vary from country-to-country (conditions apply). Tuition Fees do not include Immigration Fees.

Accreditation
The International Diploma in Practical Nursing is on par with the Enrolled Nursing curriculum in Jamaica. Upon completion, graduates must make contact with the Nursing Council of Jamaica with all relevant documents so that an examination date can be assigned. Students who wish to go to the USA or Canada, must sit the NCLEX PN examination. Passing this examination will make you eligible to work in the USA and Canada. The following is a quote from the CLPNA website in Canada: “the NCLEX PN examination is equivalent to the Canadian Licensed Practical Nurse Exam”. The programme is Internationally Accredited in 100 Commonwealth countries along with the USA. HECOIN is only responsible for executing HECOIN’s final examination and the International Diploma in Practical Nursing examinations. Students will pay the examination cost. All other examinations must be the responsibility of the student.
City and Guilds is accepted in 100 Commonwealth countries including Canada, UK, Cayman, The Bahamas among others. Graduates can therefore live and work in these countries (press the contact tab and you will see a list of the named Commonwealth countries)

Minimum Entry Requirements
NO CSEC/CXC/GCE required for entry, applicant must be 17-55 years, males and females accepted

Calling all Practical Nurses working in the field
This is a call for all our Practical Nurses currently employed. If you already possess a Certificate/Diploma from a local Nursing School (approved by HECOIN) or the NCTVET Levels 1 or 2, you can gain credits to begin Year 2. You will have to attend five workshops and then sit the Challenge Quiz and Assessment examinations set by HECOIN. If you are successful, you will only do Year Two.

Course/Subjects include

Anatomy and Physiology (core)
Micro-Biology
Fundamentals of Nursing
Gerontology
Geriatrics
Basic Medical and Surgical Nursing
Basic Pharmacology
Pediatric Nursing
Mental Health/Psychiatry (supported by a Psychiatrist as Guest Lecturer)
Public/Community Health (supported by a Public Health Nurse as Guest Lecturer)
Disaster Management
Nutrition (supported by a Nutritionist)
Nursing Communication
Fine Dining (supported by Guest Lecture Presentation)
Pathophysiology
Medical Terminology
Nursing/Clinical Skills
Sociology (supported by a Sociologist as Guest Lecturer)
Psychology (supported by a Psychologist as Guest Lecturer)
Basic Life Support (optional; conducted by Heart Foundation of JA at a cost

Programme Schedule

Day School; Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 9AM-NOON
Evening School; Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 5:30PM-8:30PM
Saturday School, 9AM-5PM
Sunday School, 9AM-5PM
Duration 2 years

This schedule may vary from Campus-to-Campus. Please contact the Campus of your choice to confirm schedule.

Teaching Methodology
Our teaching methodology is wide and varied and includes; but not limited to

Group work/teaching
Group discussion
Individual teaching
Guest lecture presentation
Computer-aided software (DVD/CD/VHS)
Major quizzes every 3 weeks
Major assignment/coursework every 3 weeks
Major End of Semester Examination at the end of each Semester (3 semester per year)
End of programme final examination

Practicum Experience includes

Medical Centres (Winchester Medical and Surgical Institute and Mo Bay Hope and Diagnostic Centre) – core
Nursing Homes - core
Nurseries
Children’s Home
Home for the Mentally Ill
Government Infirmaries
Medical Laboratories
Pharmacies
Hospice
Morgues

Qualification of Teaching and Administrative Staff
Over the years, HECOIN ensures that all its tutors are highly qualified and experienced. Our Principal, Founder and Director Dr Clover Jarrett, brings to the school over 50 years Nursing Experience. She is a Registered Nurse, Midwife, Public Health Nurse, Nursing Educator, Nursing Administrator, Guidance Counsellor and Counselling Psychologist. Dr Jarrett is also experienced in the delivery and execution of nursing curricula from Canada, The United Kingdom and Jamaica. She has also taught in the Registered Nursing Programme at Kingston School of Nursing in the mid 1980s. HECOIN’s Principal is also the first Project Director of the Canadian Licensed Practical Nursing Programme in Jamaica.
Her son; Colin O Jarrett; who is the Director of Administration, Finance and International Marketing is an experienced Educator, Educational Administrator and Health Administrator for over 25 years. He has had the experience of administering Nursing curricula from Canada, The United Kingdom and Jamaica. HECOIN’s Director of Administration, Finance and International Marketing is also the first Senior Administrator of the Canadian Licensed Practical Nursing Programme in Jamaica.

Our highly trained Nursing staff has adequately trained practical nursing students to be prepared for the global evolution now being experienced in the Nursing progression. Practical Nurses/LPNs are now being called on to do additional nursing tasks and hence it is very important for our graduates to be ready for this global change. Our Nursing Faculty has been blessed to have some of the most qualified, competent and reliable Nursing Tutors. All of them are above the Registered Nurse level having 1st or 2nd degrees of PhDs.
Documents needed to complete application process

Completed application Form
Certified copy of birth certificate
Certified copy of marriage certificate
Copy of TRN
Copy of driver’s license, voter’s ID or passport
Certified copy of all examination results (CSEC, CAPE, Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees)
2 passport-size photographs (place TRN and full name at the rear of the photograph)
A recent medical report (form is obtained from HECOIN; should be 6 months valid)
100-word document/paragraph as to why you have chosen Nursing as a career
2 recommendations; one from last institution attended and the other from Medical Doctor, Police above Inspector of Police, Pastor/Minister of Religion, Bank Manager, Justice of Peace, or present/former employer. These recommendations should be stamped (if possible). These should be 6 months valid
Students must pay a non-refundable registration/application fee of JA$2,000

The Board of Directors of HECOIN reserves the right to discontinue classes if the class size is below break-even.

Graduation Exercise
Graduation will be held once per year and all Campuses will participate. There is usually a cost affixed to graduation exercises.

Salary range of LPNs in Canada and USA
Based on a survey conducted in Canada; November 2010, this has revealed that LPNs earn up to US/CA $3,200 per month or JA$300,000 per month.

HECOIN Uniform for Practical Nursing Students

Buttoned light blue logo shirt (purchased at HECOIN)
2 stripes on the sleeve
Navy blue pants or skirt (loosely fit)
White nursing shoes (no backlass or no lace); men are allowed to wear black shoes
White stockings (for female students who choose to wear skirt)
Nursing pin along with student ID

Successful completion of the Health Care Programme

Receiving 70% or above in all class assignments, tests and End of Semester Exams
Personality that is depicting that of a Nurse
Good communication skills
Good written skills
Clean bill of health
Clean criminal record
Clean financial record from HECOIN

Students who fail to abide by the rules and regulations of HECOIN will be removed from the programme forthwith. The decision of the Board of Directors at HECOIN is final on all disciplinary matters.

SUMMARY OF THE PRACTICAL NURSING INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMA AT HECOIN

Salary package of US/CA $3,200 per month/JA$300,000 per month
Programme on par with local Enrolled Nursing curriculum and foreign LPN programmes
NO CXC/CSEC/GCE required for entry
Applicants should be 17 to 55 years of age
Duration is 2 years
Current Practical Nursing can gain credits to begin Year II
International Law Firm assisting with work permit, accommodation and job placement in USA and 100 Commonwealth countries. Graduates can migrate with immediate family members (Immigration laws vary from country-to-country)
Spacious, cool and comfortable learning environment
Cohorts – January, May and September
Shifts include day, evening, Saturday or Sunday
Students who successfully complete the International Diploma in Health Care can proceed to Year II of the Practical Nursing Programme
Tuition fee can be paid in full or a deposit + 10 equal monthly payments
Campuses in Kingston, Spanish Town, Portmore, Ocho Rios, Montego Bay and Santa Cruz

For further information, visit the City & Guilds website at:
www.cityandguilds.com

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