Program Overview
The Basic Midwifery Program is an intensive 18-month post-basic course designed for qualified nurses who wish to specialize in maternal and child health. This program focuses on providing comprehensive care to women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period, as well as care for newborns and family planning services.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
- Provide comprehensive antenatal care and health education
- Conduct normal deliveries safely and recognize complications
- Provide quality postnatal care for mothers and newborns
- Counsel on family planning methods and reproductive health
- Manage gynecological conditions and emergencies
- Promote maternal and child health in community settings
Curriculum Structure
Semester 1 - Foundation Midwifery
- Principles of Midwifery Practice
- Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology
- Antenatal Care and Assessment
- Normal Labor and Delivery
- Newborn Care and Assessment
- Breastfeeding Support
- Midwifery Skills Laboratory
Semester 2 - Advanced Midwifery
- High-Risk Pregnancy Management
- Obstetric Emergencies
- Postnatal Care and Complications
- Family Planning and Contraception
- Gynecological Nursing
- Neonatal Resuscitation
Semester 3 - Specialization
- Community Midwifery Practice
- Midwifery Research and Evidence-Based Practice
- Professional Ethics in Midwifery
- Health Education and Counseling
- Quality Assurance in Midwifery
- Clinical Practicum and Internship
Clinical Placements
- Antenatal Clinics
- Labor and Delivery Suites
- Postnatal Wards
- Neonatal Units
- Family Planning Clinics
- Community Health Centers
- Primary Health Care Centers
