The Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery Technician program is designed to equip students with the practical skills and foundational knowledge necessary to provide high-quality nursing and midwifery care in clinical settings.
Program Overview
- This diploma typically focuses on developing skilled nursing and midwifery technicians who can provide care in hospitals, clinics, and community settings.
- The curriculum includes both theoretical coursework and practical training, with an emphasis on patient-centered care, maternal and child health, and public health principles.
Course Content
- Core Subjects: The program often includes courses in anatomy and physiology, microbiology, pharmacology, basic and advanced nursing skills, maternal and child health, community health nursing, and health education.
- Clinical Practicum: Hands-on training is a major part of the program, with students rotating through various hospital departments (e.g., emergency, pediatric, maternity) and community health clinics to gain practical experience.
- Midwifery Skills: Training in areas like prenatal and postnatal care, labor and delivery, newborn care, and reproductive health is usually emphasized to prepare students for midwifery responsibilities.
Program Duration
- This diploma program generally lasts 3 years.
Entry Requirements
- The course is open to both male and female applicants with a minimum age of 16 and a maximum age of 40. Applicants must have a Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) or its equivalent with four credit passes which should include English, Biology, and Physical Science (or Chemistry or Physics) plus any other science subject (Mathematics or Agriculture or Home Economics or Geography).
Career Opportunities
- Graduates can pursue careers as Nursing and Midwifery Technicians in hospitals, clinics, maternity wards, and other healthcare facilities.
- They may also work in public health, providing health education and community-based care, particularly in maternal and child health.
Accreditation and Professional Recognition
- The program is accredited by the Nurses and Midwives Council of Malawi which administers licensure exams.
