These are people who come to upgrade form certificate level to Diploma. This program takes 1¹/₂ years with normal progress for one to be admitted, she must have done either certificate in midwifery or compressive nursing registered with the council and with a valid practicing license.

Professional carrier growth after Diploma in Midwifery and progress to Bachelor’s degree in Nursing/Midwifery then Masters to PhD.

Description of a registered midwife at diploma qualification!

A registered midwife at diploma qualification is a health professional who provides care to women and their babies during pregnancy, labor and the postpartum period. They provide the course of prenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care, including physical examinations, screening and diagnostic tests, the assessment of risk and abnormal conditions, and the conduct of normal vaginal deliveries and abnormal deliveries under supervision. A diploma midwife is fully responsible for clinical decisions and the management of care within their scope of practice. They play administrative roles including supervision, mentoring, and work in collaboration with other health professionals as well as consult with or refer to medical specialists as appropriate. Diploma Midwives attend births in hospitals, birth centers and at home.

Program Structure

Top up diploma runs for three Semesters. During the study, the program covers basic sciences, and specialized courses in Midwifery.