Higher Diploma in Nursing - Trincomalee

The Higher Diploma in Nursing at Ceylon Open Campus Trincomalee represents the gold standard in advanced nursing education in Eastern Sri Lanka. This intensive 2-year program is meticulously designed to transform passionate individuals into highly competent, professionally qualified nurses ready to excel in diverse healthcare settings throughout Sri Lanka and internationally.

Trincomalee, with its status as a major regional center and home to one of Eastern Province's largest hospitals, provides an ideal environment for comprehensive nursing education. Our students benefit from extensive clinical training opportunities at Trincomalee General Hospital (Teaching Hospital), which serves as the primary training ground where theoretical knowledge transforms into practical competency through supervised patient care across medical, surgical, pediatric, obstetric, and emergency departments.

The Higher Diploma curriculum encompasses the full spectrum of nursing science and practice. Students master Anatomy and Physiology understanding the human body's complex systems, Pharmacology for safe medication administration, Medical-Surgical Nursing for adult patient care, Maternal and Child Health Nursing for women and children, Mental Health Nursing addressing psychological conditions, Community Health Nursing for preventive care, and specialized areas including Critical Care, Emergency Nursing, and Geriatric Care. Each subject combines classroom instruction with laboratory practice and clinical application.

What distinguishes our Trincomalee program is the quality of clinical education. Students complete over 1,500 hours of supervised clinical practice, rotating through all major hospital departments and community health facilities. This hands-on experience develops essential nursing skills including patient assessment, medication administration, wound care, emergency response, patient education, and compassionate care delivery. Clinical instructors provide individualized mentoring, ensuring each student achieves competency in all required nursing procedures.

Ceylon Open Campus maintains strong partnerships with the Ministry of Health, Provincial Health Services, and healthcare institutions throughout Eastern Province, ensuring our curriculum remains current with healthcare industry needs and our graduates find immediate employment upon qualification. The program is registered with the Sri Lanka Nursing Council (SLNC), and graduates are eligible for nursing registration, licensing, and practice throughout Sri Lanka with pathways to international nursing careers.

Admission to the Higher Diploma in Nursing program at Ceylon Open Campus Trincomalee is competitive and merit-based. We seek passionate, dedicated individuals committed to nursing excellence and healthcare service. The selection process evaluates academic qualifications, personal characteristics, communication skills, and genuine motivation for nursing careers.

Interested candidates should obtain application forms from Ceylon Open Campus Trincomalee office or download from coccampus.lk. Submit completed applications with all required documents well before intake deadlines. The selection process may include written tests, interviews, and medical examinations. Successful candidates receive admission offers indicating program start dates, fee payment schedules, and registration procedures.

Ceylon Open Campus offers scholarships and financial assistance to deserving students. Merit scholarships recognize academic excellence, while need-based aid supports economically disadvantaged students. Don't let financial constraints prevent you from pursuing nursing education—contact our admissions office at 075 922 0083 to discuss scholarship opportunities and flexible payment plans.