Allied Health Council Warns Interns: Ethical Breaches Could Cost You Your Placement

According to a report by ChannelOne News published on October 23, 2026, the Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC) has warned newly qualified allied health professionals that their internship placements could be withdrawn if they violate the Council’s code of ethics and professional standards.

The warning was issued by the Registrar of the Council, Professor Shirazu Issahaku, during an induction and oath-swearing ceremony in Kumasi. The event was held under the theme, “Setting the Standard: Regulating Service, Safety and Excellence across Universal Health Coverage.”

Professor Shirazu Issahaku explained that the 11-month internship was intended to provide supervised practical training and help the interns develop the skills required for professional practice. He stressed that they were not permitted to work independently or perform procedures beyond their level of competence.

He cautioned the interns against treating patients as subjects for experimentation and emphasised that patient safety must remain their priority throughout the training period.

The Registrar also announced that the Council would intensify monitoring by visiting health facilities where interns had been posted to assess their compliance with the required standards. Healthcare facilities have reportedly been informed not to admit interns who fail to meet the placement requirements.

The interns are expected to observe the approved dress code and report to their assigned facilities with essential documents, including placement letters, copies of the code of ethics and logbooks for recording their daily activities.

To strengthen supervision, the Council is introducing digital monitoring systems requiring interns to document their activities and upload weekly summaries. A welfare mark will also form part of the assessment, evaluating their conduct, teamwork and relationships with colleagues, supervisors and other professionals.

At the end of the 11-month programme, the interns will sit for the Council’s examination to assess the knowledge and competencies acquired during training.

Meanwhile, the Dean of the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Professor Yaw Amo Wiafe, encouraged the interns to seek guidance, accept feedback and recognise their limitations.

Ashanti Regional Minister Dr. Frank Amoakohene also urged them to prepare for emerging opportunities as Ghana expands access to primary healthcare services.

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