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Midwifery

Program Overview

The Midwifery program at ISEST is designed to prepare competent, compassionate, and highly skilled midwives capable of delivering quality maternal and newborn care. This program combines academic instruction with clinical practice, focusing on reproductive health, antenatal and postnatal care, labour and delivery, and newborn care.

Our curriculum adheres to national and international standards and is tailored to address the healthcare needs of mothers and children in both urban and rural settings.

Main Objectives

  • Train students to manage normal pregnancies, childbirth, and postpartum care
  • Equip learners with the skills to provide family planning and reproductive health services
  • Promote safe motherhood and reduce maternal and infant mortality
  • Foster ethical practices, empathy, and professionalism in maternity care
  • Prepare students for licensing and advanced professional roles

Main Objectives

3 Years

HND in Midwifery

1 Year

BTech in Midwifery

Internship

Conducted in health facilities under supervision

Study Options

Day and Evening Sessions

Skills Acquired

By the end of the program, students will be able to:

  • Conduct antenatal screenings and identify pregnancy-related risks
  • Assist in safe labour and delivery processes
  • Manage emergency obstetric situations under supervision
  • Provide newborn care, breastfeeding support, and maternal counselling
  • Promote family planning and reproductive health education
  • Work within healthcare teams in hospitals, clinics, and community settings

Target Audience

This programme is ideal for:

  • High school graduates (science background preferred) interested in maternal and child health
  • HND holders in Midwifery looking to advance to the B.Tech level
  • Healthcare workers aiming to specialise in reproductive and maternal care
  • Individuals passionate about improving women’s health and safe childbirth

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program can work as:

  • Certified Midwives in hospitals, clinics, and maternity homes
  • Community Health Midwives
  • Family Planning and Reproductive Health Officers
  • Maternal and Child Health Advocates
  • Health Educators and Counsellors
  • NGO or Governmental Health Program Officers

Opportunities for Further Studies

Graduates can pursue:

  • Postgraduate training in Advanced Midwifery, Women’s Health, or Public Health
  • Specialisations in Neonatal Care, Fertility, or Maternal Mental Health
  • Licensure or certification from national and international bodies

Empower Women. Deliver Life.
Join the Midwifery program at ISEST and become a trusted guardian of maternal and newborn health.

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