Program Overview
Program Title	Midwifery
Program Rationale	This program is a strategic investment in maternal and newborn health. It aims to develop a competent, compassionate, and professional midwifery workforce, capable of reducing preventable deaths, promoting women’s health rights, and contributing to national and global health development.
Program Level	Diploma
Duration	2 Year
Mode of Delivery	1.     Theoretical Instruction (Face-to-Face): Delivered in a classroom setting using lectures, group discussions, seminars, tutorials, and skills demonstrations. 2.     Skills Laboratory Training: Conducted in simulation labs to develop practical competencies before real clinical exposure. 3.     Clinical Placement / Practicum: Supervised hands-on training in health facilities (e.g., hospitals, maternity wards, health centers, community clinics).
Target Audience	High School Graduates: Women who have completed secondary education.
Language of Instruction	English

Program Goals and Objectives
Overall Goal of the Program	To prepare competent, compassionate, and professional midwives who are capable of providing comprehensive, evidence-based, and culturally respectful maternal, newborn, and reproductive health care, thereby contributing to the reduction of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality and the achievement of universal health coverage.
Specific Objectives of the Program	1.     To Provide Comprehensive Maternal and Newborn Care. 2.     To Promote Reproductive Health and Family Planning 3.     To Detect and Refer Obstetric and Neonatal Complications 4.     To Demonstrate Respectful and Culturally Appropriate Care

Admission Requirements:

Women Who Have Completed Secondary Education

Graduate Profile
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to:	·        Conduct antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care ·        Manage normal deliveries and identify complications ·        Provide immediate newborn and essential neonatal care ·        Promote family planning and reproductive health ·        Deliver respectful, client-centered, and culturally sensitive care ·        Function ethically and professionally within health care teams

 

 

Teaching and Learning Strategies

1. Lectures and Interactive Classroom Teaching
2. Skills Laboratory Practice (Simulation-Based Learning)
3. Supervised Clinical Practice
4. Case Studies and Problem-Based Learning (PBL)
5. Group Discussions and Peer Learning
6. Community-Based Education and Outreach

Assessment and Evaluation

Assessment and evaluation in the program are designed to measure students’ knowledge, clinical skills, professional behavior, and attitudes, ensuring they meet the required competency standards for safe and effective midwifery practice.

Formative Assessment (Continuous Assessment)

Conducted regularly during the learning process to provide feedback and guide improvement.

Methods include:

• Quizzes and short written tests
• Classroom participation and group work
• Skills lab demonstrations
• Clinical logbook reviews

 

Summative Assessment (Final Evaluation)

Conducted at the end of a course/module/semester to determine if students have met required competencies

Methods include:

• Written Examinations: Multiple-choice questions (MCQs), short-answer questions (SAQs), essays
• Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs): Assesses hands-on skills in simulated scenarios
• Practical Clinical Exams: Assessment of student performance in real clinical settings using checklists

Clinical Assessment Tools

• Clinical Logbook: Tracks completed procedures and competencies
• Direct Observation Checklists: Used by preceptors to evaluate skills and behaviors in practice
• Mini-CEX (Clinical Evaluation Exercises): Short, focused evaluations of real patient interactions

Internship/Practicum Requirements

1. Clinical Hours: 800 clinical Hours
2. . Clinical Placement Settings: Hospitals and Health centers
3. Required Clinical Competencies: antenatal check-ups, monitoring labor, conducting 50 vaginal deliveries, Newborn resuscitation, postnatal care and Managing obstetric emergencies.
4. Supervision & Evaluation: log books, Case studies, Competency checklists, Final practical exams or OSCEs,
5. Documentation: clinical logbook tracking all procedures and deliveries. case reports and practicum reflection papers.

 

 

REQUIRED RESOURCES

1.     Human Resources

Academic & Clinical Faculty

• Qualified Midwifery Instructors – with degrees in midwifery or nursing and teaching experience.
• Clinical Preceptors – experienced midwives or obstetricians to guide students during clinical rotations.

Support Staff

• Administrative staff
• Librarians
• IT technicians
• Lab assistants
• Counselors (for student support)

 2. Educational Resource

Curriculum & Teaching Materials

• National or international midwifery curriculum guidelines (e.g., WHO, ICM – International Confederation of Midwives)
• Textbooks on:
  • Midwifery & Obstetrics
  • Neonatology
  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Pharmacology
  • Ethics & Law in healthcare
  • Community and Public Health
• Lecture notes, handouts, case studies
• Multimedia tools: videos, animations, e-learning platforms

Skills Labs & Simulations

• Skills lab with:
  • Anatomical models (pelvis, fetal mannequins, uterus models)
  • Birthing simulators (e.g., MamaNatalie, Noelle simulators)
  • Neonatal resuscitation kits
  • Injection training arms
• Emergency obstetric care simulators (for PPH, eclampsia, breech delivery, etc.)

 3. Clinical Practice Resources

Affiliated Clinical Sites

• Hospitals and Health Centers with:
  • Maternity wards
  • Labor and delivery rooms
  • Antenatal/postnatal clinics
  • Neonatal care units (NICU or SCU)

Logbooks & Evaluation Tools

• Student clinical practice logbooks
• Competency checklists
• Clinical rotation schedules
• Supervision and assessment forms

4. Physical & Infrastructure Resources

• Classrooms with audio-visual aids
• Library with up-to-date references and internet access
• Computer labs with access to:
  • Clinical databases
  • Virtual simulation platforms
  • Learning management systems (LMS)

 5. Regulatory & Accreditation Resources

• National regulatory body guidelines (e.g., Nursing & Midwifery Council)
• Curriculum approval documents
• Accreditation standards and self-assessment tools