Allied Health Professions Council licensure exams to go digital in October 2025
The Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC) has announced that this year’s licensure examinations for health professionals will be held on computers for the first time.
The exams will take place in October across approved centres in six regions of Ghana.
Speaking during a podcast session recorded at the KNUST E-Learning Centre, Acting Registrar of the Council, Dr Issahaku Shirazu, said the change from paper to computer-based testing is designed to improve efficiency and accuracy.
“Over the years, we have been doing this on paper. With computers, results can be ready the same day. Errors that come with manual marking will also be removed,” Dr Shirazu said.
“It is going to be localized. You and your computer in a room. There will be no internet access. Even if you look at another person’s screen, you are likely to copy the wrong answers,” he added.
The licensure exam is mandatory for graduates of allied health programmes who have completed their internship. According to Dr Shirazu, the move to computer-based testing will ensure a fairer and more standardised process. “This is the final step before graduates can enter the clinical environment.
We have to be sure of the quality of the professionals we are sending out,” he said. The exams are held twice a year. The main sitting is scheduled for October, followed by a supplementary session around March.
Candidates who fail the main exam are expected to re-sit during the supplementary period.
Mr Kweku Brobbey, Communications Manager for the AHPC, outlined the registration process. He advised candidates to check their details carefully when submitting information online.
“Go on our website, provide your details accurately, and return after two weeks to verify that everything is correct.
Once confirmed, you will receive an SMS with login details for the exam,” Mr Brobbey said.
He also stressed the importance of basic computer literacy for candidates. “You need to be able to type your name, click a button, and move between questions. These are simple skills, but they are necessary for the exam,” he explained.
Centres for the exam include facilities in Accra, Kumasi, Tamale, Cape Coast, and Ho, with two more centres expected to be added later. Mr Brobbey urged candidates to arrive early on exam day and to familiarise themselves with the process ahead of time.
“Do not wait until the last minute. Prepare, log in, and make sure you can navigate the system. The exam is the same as before, only the format has changed,” he said.
The licensure exams cover professions such as medical laboratory science, optometry, nutrition, physiotherapy, and health information management. Passing the exam qualifies graduates to be registered as professionals under Act 857.
The October exams are scheduled for 24th and 25th October 2025.
Published: 26th September, 2025 Source: KNUST E-Learning Centre