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What we Do
At the Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC), we are committed to protecting the public and ensuring the highest standards in Ghana's allied health sector. Our services are designed to ensure that allied health education is credible, that practitioners are qualified and ethical, and that health services remain safe and trusted by the public.
Our core functions fall under three broad service
themes:
Indexing & Registration
Every allied health career in Ghana begins with
indexing. Once a student is admitted into an accredited allied health program,
their details are submitted to the Council. This process formally records their
entry into the profession, allows us to track their progress, and creates a
direct accountability link between the student, the training institution, and
the Council. Indexing is the foundation of professional identity in allied
health.
Upon successful completion of the internship or national service and passing the licensure examination, allied health professionals are granted permanent registration. This status enables them to practice independently and legally in Ghana. However, this registration must be renewed annually to ensure continued competence and accountability.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
AHPC is responsible for accrediting institutions that
offer allied health programs. This ensures that only high-quality training
institutions produce professionals who meet our standards. Institutions must
meet our curriculum, faculty, infrastructure, and facility benchmarks to be
approved. Only graduates from accredited schools are eligible for indexing and
subsequent registration.
The Council provides credential verification services
for both local and foreign employers, institutions, and regulatory bodies. This
service confirms the authenticity and validity of a practitioner’s professional
records, ensuring that only qualified professionals are employed or recognized.
CPD is a cornerstone of safe, current, and ethical
allied health practice. AHPC mandates that every practitioner engages in
professional learning each year. Minimum annual CPD point requirements are:
- Degree holders and
above: 20 points
- Diploma holders: 15
points
- Certificate holders: 10
points
To deliver CPD program, institutions or organizations
must first receive approval from the Council. Applications must include:
- Business registration
documents
- Organizational
profile
- CVs of facilitators
- Funding source
disclosures
Only approved CPD providers may offer accredited programs. CPD ensures lifelong learning, competency, and safety in service delivery
LICENSURE EXAMINATION
How Many Times Can You Write?
There is no strict limit on the number of
times a candidate can resit the exam. However:
• You must meet all Council requirements each time you register.
• Continuous failure may trigger a review by AHPC, and additional training or
remedial steps may be required before another attempt.
• Who writes: All final-year students from
AHPC‑accredited institutions.
• Purpose: This is the first and primary licensure exam, assessing a graduate’s
knowledge, clinical judgment, and readiness for independent practice.
• Outcome: Passing confirms the graduate has met AHPC’s professional standards
and can move toward permanent registration.
• Who writes:
- Candidates who did not pass the
November exam.
- Graduates who, for valid reasons
(such as illness or delays in documentation, etc.), missed the main exam.
• Purpose: Provides another opportunity to meet the Council’s licensing
requirements without waiting a full year.
To promote equitable access, the Council conducts the
licensure examination in five zonal centres:
- Accra / Kumsai / Sunyani / Tamale and Ho
Each exam centre is managed under strict operational
protocols to ensure fairness, security, and integrity of the examination
process.