The Diploma in Health Assistant & Midwifery is a one-year program designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge to assist in healthcare settings and provide quality care during childbirth. This course combines health assistant training with specialized midwifery education, preparing students to support maternal and newborn health, as well as assist with patient care in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities.
Maternal and Child Health: Training in providing prenatal, postnatal, and neonatal care, including monitoring the health of mothers and babies.
Basic Midwifery Practices: Learning the fundamentals of labor support, safe delivery practices, and assisting during childbirth under the supervision of qualified healthcare professionals.
Patient Care and Support: Acquiring skills to monitor vital signs, assist with patient mobility, and provide daily care needs for both mothers and newborns.
First Aid and Emergency Response: Training in life-saving techniques, including CPR, emergency birthing procedures, and how to respond to complications during childbirth.
Health Education and Counseling: Developing the ability to provide health education to expectant mothers and families, promoting healthy pregnancy and childbirth practices.
Hospitals and Maternity Wards: Working as a Health Assistant and Midwife, providing support during childbirth, assisting in prenatal and postnatal care, and supporting mothers through the delivery process.
Private Clinics: Providing maternal and newborn care services, supporting antenatal and postnatal visits.
Home Healthcare Services: Offering specialized care to expectant mothers and newborns in their homes.
Public Health Centers: Contributing to maternal health programs, conducting prenatal education, and supporting public health initiatives aimed at improving maternal and child health.
Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs): Working with organizations that focus on improving maternal and child health in underserved or rural areas.
The Diploma in Health Assistant & Midwifery program provides an in-depth understanding of maternal health, midwifery practices, and patient care, ensuring that students are well-prepared to provide quality care and support to mothers, newborns, and families in a variety of healthcare settings.
