A Diploma in Midwifery is a specialized healthcare program designed to train individuals in the essential skills and knowledge required to provide care and support to expectant mothers before, during, and after childbirth. This comprehensive program covers a wide range of topics, including prenatal care, labor and delivery assistance, postnatal care, neonatal care, and women’s reproductive health. Midwifery students learn about the physiological and psychological aspects of pregnancy and childbirth, as well as the importance of providing emotional and educational support to expectant mothers and their families.
Throughout the Diploma in Midwifery program, students acquire both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, such as conducting prenatal assessments, assisting in natural childbirth, and managing complications during labor. Graduates of this program are prepared to work in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and home birth practices, where they play a vital role in ensuring safe and positive childbirth experiences for women and their infants.
- Duration: 3 years
- Structure: The curriculum combines theoretical coursework with extensive clinical practice, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared for real-world midwifery challenges.
Direct Entry requirements
- UACE with at least 1 principal pass in either Biology or Chemistry and a subsidiary pass from the other.
- UCE with at least 5 passes in Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English.
Indirect Entry requirements
- A Certificate in any of these health related disciplines.
- Nursing/Midwifery,
- Environmental Health Sciences
- Medical Laboratory Techniques.