Higher Diploma in Midwifery

Program Overview

The Higher Diploma in Midwifery at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University equips students with theoretical and practical knowledge for midwifery practice. The program encompasses courses on women's health assessment, nurse midwifery management, and community health. Graduates are qualified to work in various health institutions, providing essential care to women throughout their reproductive and postpartum journeys.

Program Outline

Higher Diploma in Midwifery - Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University

Degree Overview:

• Program Name: Higher Diploma in Midwifery
• Level: Postgraduate
• Degree: Higher Diploma
• Credit Hours: 36
• Campus: Dammam
• Track: Health
• Objectives:
• To prepare and qualify students to work in the field of midwifery in various health institutions and settings.
• To provide students with the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge, as well as field and laboratory applications, to excel in midwifery practice.

Outline:

• Program Structure:
• The program consists of theoretical and practical courses, field work, and laboratory applications.
• The program is divided into three phases:
• Enrollment:
Joining the program.
• Curriculum: Studying the program's courses.
• Examinations: Passing theoretical, practical, and oral examinations.
• Course Schedule:
• First Year:
• Semester One:
• 2601 501:
Women's Health Assessment (2 credit hours, 2 contact hours)
• 2601 502:
Nurse Midwifery Management (Antenatal) (5 credit hours, 5 contact hours)
• 2601 503:
Nurse Midwifery Management (Intrapartum) (3 credit hours, 3 contact hours)
• 2601 504:
Nursing Informatics (2 credit hours, 2 contact hours)
• 2602 601:
Clinical Pharmacology (1 credit hour, 1 contact hour)
• Semester Two:
• 2601 505:
Advanced Nurse Midwifery Management (Clinical Practice) (6 credit hours, 6 contact hours)
• 2601 506:
Nurse Midwifery Management (Postpartum) (4 credit hours, 4 contact hours)
• 2601 607:
Nurse Midwifery Management (Newborn) (2 credit hours, 2 contact hours)
• 2602 602:
Research Methodology (1 credit hour, 1 contact hour)
• Second Year:
• Semester One:
• 2601 508:
Nurse Midwifery Management (Family Planning & Gynecology) (4 credit hours, 4 contact hours)
• 2601 509:
Nurse Midwifery Management (Community health) (1 credit hour, 1 contact hour)
• 2601 510:
Health Education & Counseling (2 credit hours, 1 contact hour)
• 2601 511:
Ethical & Legal Aspects of Midwifery (1 credit hour, 1 contact hour)