INTERNATIONAL BILINGUAL INSTITUTE OF

SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT

FIELD: MEDICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE

SPECIALITY: MIDWIFERY
School MEDICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE
Program Midwifery
Title of Degree Bachelor of Technology in Midwifery

Duration of Program 1 YEAR

Overview of Program/ Description

The programme described in this document is as a result of the desire to train dynamic
midwifery scientists; taking into consideration the BMP system utilized by the Faculty of
Health Sciences in conformity with the course credit system of the Ministry of Higher
Education Cameroon and other international learning institutions.
Key Features of the Program
Key elements of the programme are viewed to be the;
 Prolong and regular exposure to practice placements to facilitate the integration of
theory and practice.
 Value placed on a strong and early emphasis of the acquisition of midwifery skills.
 Importance of a comparable and equitable assessment strategy that is valid and
reliable.
 Easy transferability of credits to other institutions at home and abroad
 Use of student- centre approaches to learning e.g. an Enquiry Based Learning
(EBL) approach
 Ladder approach to career development
 Meets current Cameroonian, American and European standards
 Training flexibility, for full time working personnel who desires to continue with
their education.
Admission Requirements
1. HND in Nursing, medical field or its equivalent
Objectives of Programme
At the end of training in Midwifery, the student is expected to:
 Discuss and apply relevant anatomical, physiological, social, politico-cultural,
psychological, spiritual, pharmacological and clinical sciences to midwifery
practice.
 Recognise the significant determinants of health, illness, healthcare and health
promotion and their role in midwifery practice.
 Identify and apply interpersonal communication skills and theory underpinning
effective interaction with children, adults, families, carers, colleagues and other
health care professionals.
 Apply pedagogical principles and models in midwifery practice while enhancing
personal and professional development.
 Critically discuss the use of audit, evidence based practice, clinical effectiveness
and research methodologies in the provision of effective midwifery practice.
 Demonstrate an understanding of health and social policy and the changing
nature of health care settings and professional roles.
 Describe and demonstrate application of the legal, ethical, professional and moral
dimensions of midwifery practice.
 Manage and be proactive in improvements to personal and patient safety and its
maintenance/promotion in midwifery practice.
 Evaluate the systematic approach to midwifery care, demonstrating the
application of models and theories of nursing.
 Demonstrate critical appraisal of a wide variety of evidence/research both
qualitative and quantitative.
 Be proactive in creating/devising strategies to anticipate, respond appropriately
and adapt to complex care situations.
 Reflect on/in practice with an emphasis upon innovation, modifying practice as
appropriate.
 Demonstrate ability to construct a coherent argument, supported by data analysis
from a wide range of different sources.
 Use problem solving skills to prioritise needs in complex, unexpected and
changing practice situations.
 Demonstrate initiative in seeking information not readily available to develop own
knowledge base to underpin personal and professional development.
 Be proactive in creating/devising strategies to improve and disseminate good
practice.
 Utilise conceptual frameworks.
 Formulate and test hypothesis.
 Provide sensitive, professional and ethical midwifery practice.
 Carry out comprehensive, systematic, accurate and holistic assessments
appropriate to patient’s needs, using a range of assessment tools and frameworks.
 Formulate, plan, implement, and document care actions in partnership with other
professionals and where appropriate with other adults, families, carers and
significant others.
 Effectively use the midwifery management process in exercising his/her function
as a midwife.
 Demonstrate intersectional collaboration for the benefit of her clients.
 Conduct relevant diagnostic and monitoring procedures or undertake/arrange
appropriate clinical investigations and effective treatment
 Carry out effective risk assessment, management involving referral and counter
referral system
 Practice effective medication management skills
 Assessment Criteria
1 Continuous assessment 1 20%
2 Participation and Attendance 10%
3 Final Exam 70%
Programme Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the programme the students will be able to:
a) Make an enlightened use of the numerous available techniques in Midwifery
b) Train and lead a team of health workers in midwifery-related activities
c) Handle new instruments resulting from peak technologies in the field of midwifery
Employment Opportunities
Self-employment, public service, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO), international
Organizations and Agencies, teaching/PhD study Programme or Research

FORM B OF THE PROGRAMME (ONE YEAR CONVERSION TO BACHELORS)

MIDWIFERY YEAR FOUR
SEMESTER 1
COURSE COURSE TITLE CREDIT STATUS L.H T.H P.H TOTAL
CODE VALUE
MIDK4101 Advances in Normal 5 C 45 15 15 75
Pregnancy & Deliveries-Theory
MIDK4102 Advances in Normal 5 C 00 10 260 270
Pregnancy & Deliveries-
Placement
MIDK4103 Advances in Neonatal Care- 5 C 45 15 15 75
Theory
MIDK4104 Entrepreneurship development 4 C 40 10 10 60
and Theory
MIDK4105 Research methodology 4 C 40 10 10 60
MIDK4106 Advances in Neonatal Care- 5 C 00 10 260 270
Placement
MIDK4107 Advances in the Post-partum- 5 C 45 15 15 75
Theory
MIDK4108 Seminar & Research 5 C 45 15 15 75
Techniques in Prof Midwifery
Total 30 250 100 600 950
SEMESTER 2
MIDK4201 Advances in the Post-partum- 6 C 00 10 170 180
Placement
MIDK4202 Advances in Abnormal labour 5 C 45 15 15 75
& Obstetric Emer –Theory
MIDK4203 Pedagogy in Midwifery 4 C 30 15 15 60
MIDK4204 Seminars in Professional 3 C 00 15 30 45
Midwifery
MIDK4205 Health system Management 2 C 30 00 00 30
MIDK4206 Final Midwifery Practice 6 C 00 10 260 270
RESH Research Project 6 C 00 10 80 90
5298
TOTAL 32 105 75 570 750
L.H Lectures, P.H Practical hours, T.H, Tutorial hours, C= Compulsory
Detail Description of courses

DETAIL DESCRIPTION OF COURSES

Course Title: ADVANCES IN NORMAL PREGNANCY & DELIVERIES - THEORY
Course Code: MIDK4101
Credit Value: 4 Credits (60 hours)
Course Description
The course builds on basic sciences, anatomy and physiology of obstetrics and
fundamentals of midwifery modules. It will enable the learner acquire knowledge and
skills for provision of quality care to women and families during pregnancy, labour and
delivery, and postnatal period. In addition, learners will also acquire knowledge, skills
and appropriate attitudes necessary for provision of neonatal care. The module focuses
on normal pregnancy, labour and delivery, postnatal and neonatal care.
Course objectives
This course is designed to equip the learners with the knowledge, skills and appropriate
attitudes for care of women with normal pregnancy, labour and delivery, pueperium and
neonates
Expected Outcomes:
At the end of this module, the learner should be able to:
1. Describe the national and international policies/organizations that influence the
health care delivery system including midwifery.
2. Apply knowledge of psychological and physiological changes of pregnancy,
labour and puerperium.

3. Demonstrate knowledge and skill in management of pregnancy, labour and

puerperium

4. Prepare the woman and her family for labour and positive parenting.

5. Apply the partnership model of care in providing antenatal care to women and
their families.

Course Content
Fertilization and fetal growth development
Unit 1: Pregnancy and antenatal care: Apply psychology of pregnancy, Physiology of
pregnancy, Diagnosis of pregnancy. Antenatal care, Minor disorders of pregnancy,
Danger signs of pregnancy, Special Groups
Unit II: Labour and delivery: Physiological processes of first, second and third stages of
labour, Management of first, second and third stages of labour. Immediate care of the
new-born
Unit III: Neonate: Physiology of the new-born, Psychology of the new-born, Immediate
care of the new-born, Subsequent care of the new-born, Minor disorders of the neonate:
opthalmia neonatorum, physiological jaundice, Danger signs: bleeding from the cord,
fever, cold injury, hypothermia, inability to feed, Assessment of the new-born, New-born
immunisations
Unit IV: Postnatal Care : Psychology of the puerperium, Management of the puerperium
at one and six weeks, Danger signs, Health education and counselling including HIV
prevention, management and care
Course Title: ADVANCES IN NORMAL PREGNANCY& DELIVERIES- PLACEMENT
Course Code: MIDK4102
Credit Value: 4 Credits (60 hours)
Course Description
The course builds on skills acquired in fundamentals of midwifery and medical surgical
nursing applied to midwifery practice courses undertaken during the DSEP/HND/HPD
years. It is designed to enable the learner develop competence in the provision of
culturally sensitive care for women and families during pregnancy, labour, postnatal and
neonatal care in the clinical setting. The emphasis of the course is the utilization of the
midwifery management process in the provision of care of women and neonates without
obstetric, medical and emergency neonatal complications respectively. The learner will
rotate in various clinical settings namely: antenatal clinic, labour ward and postnatal
ward to acquire competencies.
Course objectives
The course will equip learners with competencies to provide culturally sensitive and
evidence based during pregnancy, labour, postnatal and neonatal care in the clinical
setting.
Expected Outcomes
At the end of this course, the learner should be able to:
Apply policies and procedures for antenatal care, labour, postnatal care and neonatal
care.
Provide quality care to women during antenatal, labour and postnatal and identify any
deviations from normal and refer timely.
Collaborate with other health professionals in managing during antenatal, labour and
postnatal periods.
Understand relevant investigations and interpret their findings.
Support women and families during antenatal, labour and postnatal periods.
Provide quality care to neonates immediately after birth.
Identify and refer neonates with conditions and complications

Course Content
History taking: initial and interval, Calculation of expected date of delivery, Urine testing
for albumin, Physical examination, Abdominal examination: fundal height estimation, ,
determining position and lie, fetal heart monitoring, Clinical estimation of haemoglobin
Laboratory investigations: sample collection and interpretation of result, Clinical
estimation of oedema, PMTCT
Drug administration for prophylaxis
Admission of a woman in labour, Diagnosis of labour, Abdominal examination:
determining contraction, descent, presentation, position, Fetal heart monitoring,
Inserting an intravenous infusion, Pain relief, Nutrition during labour, Performing
episiotomy, Repairing episiotomy and tears, Conducting a vaginal delivery, Conducting
AMSTL, Estimation of blood loss, Examination of placenta and membranes, Inspection of
tears and laceration, Observations during fourth stage of labour, Discharging a woman
and baby from the delivery room
Course Title: ADVANCES IN NEONATAL CARE- THEORY
Course Code: MIDK4103
Credit Value: 4 Credits (60 hours)
Course Description
The course is designed to equip the learner with knowledge and skills to provide safe and
effective care to the new-born. The focus is on the normal physiological adaptation and
development that provides a base for assessment and care of the new-born. The course
will also explore the needs and the essential care of the new-born at all levels of the
continuum of care taking into consideration the environment and cultural context.
The course will also equip the learner with knowledge and skills to enable her to identify,
manage and refer the high risk neonate. It will also focus on the basic emergency
neonatal care. The learner will be competent to collaborate with other health care
professionals in maximizing optimal care outcomes for the new-born
Course objectives
To develop competencies in the learner required to provide quality evidence based
essential new-born care.
Expected outcomes
Apply knowledge of the physiology of the new-born utilizing the midwifery management
process to manage the new-born.
Apply knowledge, attitude, skills and practices in the assessment and management of a
neonate without complications.
Demonstrate competency in working collaboratively with other health professionals in
managing the normal neonate.
Detect early any deviations from normal, take appropriate action and timely refer
neonate for advanced management.
Apply knowledge, attitude, skills and practices in the diagnosis and management of a
neonate with high risk conditions.
Demonstrate competency in working collaboratively with other health professionals in
managing neonatal high risk conditions.
Demonstrate competency in the provision of emergency neonatal care to neonate with
complications
Detect early, take appropriate action and timely refer neonate for advanced
management.
Demonstrate knowledge and skill in prescribing and administration of pharmacological
agents
Course Content
Physiology of the new-born: Transition from intrauterine to extra uterine life.
Characteristics of the new-born (Heat rate, respiration, thermoregulation)
Psychology of the new-born: Emotional needs of new-born
Management of the new-born: Immediate care/ essential care of the new-born at delivery
APGAR score. Keeping the new-born warm. Resuscitation of the new-born. Clamping
and cutting cord. Identification. Initiation of breastfeeding
Examination and weighing of the new-born at birth -Routine care of the new-born: Daily
examination of the baby. Everyday care of the new-born (Breast feeding, temperature,
care of the umbilicus, hygiene, weighing, stools, monitoring danger signs). Examination
of the new-born before discharge and at one week of life. Immunization
Minor disorders of the new-born: sore buttocks; skin rashes; vomiting; pseudo
menstruation; (sticky eyes, physiological jaundice, sticky umbilical stump, cephalo-
haematoma, caput succedaneum)
Danger signs (LBW, jaundice, haemorrhage, breathing disorders, skin pustules,
convulsions, hypothermia, fever, umbilical infection)
Feeding of the new-born: breastfeeding. Difficulties in breast feeding. Complementary
feeding. Feeding options
Abnormal birth weight: Low birth weight. Pre term. Large for date. Kangaroo Mother
Care
Asphyxia neonatorium: mild asphyxia, severe asphyxia, neonatal resuscitation
Neonatal jaundice: physiological jaundice, pathological jaundice
Metabolic disorders of the new-born: hypoglycaemia, hyperglycaemia, new-born from
diabetic mother, hypothermia, fever
Birth injuries
Congenital abnormalities
Nursing a baby in an incubator
Neonatal sepsis
HIV infection in the neonate
IMNCI
Course Title: ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND THEORY
Course Code: MIDK4104
Credit Value: 4 Credits (60 hours)
Course description:
This course entrepreneurial activities, to understand basic concepts, role, adopting of
key steps and importance of entrepreneurship for economic development, developing
personal creativity and entrepreneurial initiative. To be their own boss, pursue your
own idea, earn more money, the act of starting and owning your own time, etc.
Course Objective: At the end of this course, Students will be able to: acquire necessary
skills and knowledge for organising and carrying out entrepreneurial activities, to
understand basic concepts, role, adopting of key steps and importance of
entrepreneurship for economic development, developing personal creativity and
entrepreneurial initiative. To be their own boss, pursue your own idea, earn more
money, the act of starting and owning your own time, etc.
Expected Outcome:
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
develop the entrepreneurial abilities in the students and help them to become job
creators.
Course Content:
Conceptual definitions. historical development of entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial
practices, the role of entrepreneurship in economic development, the importance in
small business, types, features of entrepreneurs, sources of business ideas,,
entrepreneurial strategies, entrepreneurial process, buying and existing business,
sources of capital for entrepreneur, forms of entrepreneurial organisations, developing
writing a business plan , franchising, family business, entrepreneurial projects .
Course Title: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Course Code: MIDK4105
Credit Value: 4 Credits (60 hours)
Course description:
This course equips students with the skills to test hypotheses, develop data collection
instruments and develop excellent skills in writing research project.
Course Objectives:
At the end of this course, Students will be able to:
Research is aimed at new discoveries, innovations and seeking solutions to problems. If
research methodology is taken for granted, research results both internally and
externally may be invalid. The aim is therefor to provide students with techniques of
writing research reports or projects. By the end of this course, students should be able
to: master basic concepts in methodology; state types of research; research design;
sampling and sampling design; differentiate between quantitative and qualitative
approaches; define variables; state a research problem; calculate validity and reliability;
correlate studies; prepare, analyse, present and summarise data; apply statistical
analysis in research and test hypothesis
Expected outcomes: upon successful conclusion students should:
test hypothesis; develop data collection instruments; write out project reports/projects
Course Content: the nature and meaning of research; types of research; quantitative
and qualitative approaches in research; research design; variables; objectives; questions
and research hypothesis; sampling in research; correlational studies; validity and
reliability; research instruments, inferential statistics and data processing.
Course Title: ADVANCES IN NEONATAL CARE-PLACEMENT
Course Code: MIDK4106
Credit Value: 4 Credits (60 hours)
Course Description
The unit enables the learner to provide an opportunity to develop competencies for
providing safe and effective care to the new-born. The focus is on the normal
physiological adaptation and development that provides a base for assessment and care
of the new-born within the relevant cultural context.
Course objectives
The aim of the module is on the normal physiological adaptation and development of the
new-born that provides a base for assessment and care of the new-born within the
relevant cultural context.
Expected outcomes
By the end of the placement the learner should be able to: Apply knowledge of the physiology of
the new-born in managing new-borns. Utilize the midwifery management process to manage the
new-born. Demonstrate competency in working collaboratively with other health professionals in
managing neonate. Detect early, take appropriate action to refer neonate for advanced
management. Demonstrate knowledge and skill in prescribing and administrate ring
pharmacological agents.

Course Content
a. Analyse pregnancy, labour and delivery history.

b. Correctly perform an initial and on-going/subsequent physical examination of the

new-born and determine deviations from normal.

c. Demonstrate competence in utilizing the midwifery management process in the

provision of care of the new-born/neonate.

d. Identify neonates with complications and refer to the next level of care.

e. Demonstrate competence in providing immunizations according to the national

guidelines.

f. Provide culturally sensitive and safe neonatal care.

g. Educate the family about danger signs and when to bring the infant to the clinic
for care.

h. Develop a discharge plan in partnership with the mother and family for postnatal
follow up.

i. Educate parents about normal growth and development of the infant

j. Demonstrate competence in providing daily care and management

k. Practice universal precautions to prevent infections

l. Educate parents about how to access community resources available to the family.

m. Document all information appropriately

Course Title: ADVANCES IN POST-PARTUM CARE –THEORY

Course Code: MIDK4107
Credit Value: 4 Credits (60 hours)
Course Description:
The course enables the learner to develop competencies in provision of care to women
and families following delivery to a period of six weeks. The learner will demonstrate
competence in applying knowledge of the physiology of the puerperium. Learners will be
able to identify and manage danger signs of the mother which affect the normal
transition of the woman to the pre-pregnant state. The acquired competencies will
enable the learner to provide comprehensive quality culturally sensitive postnatal care
for women, neonate and their families.
Course objectives:
To develop a competent learner that will manage postnatal clients without complications
and be able to identify any abnormalities.
Course Content
1. Take a selective history, including details of pregnancy, labour and birth
2. Analyse and interpret the woman’s health information reflected in the woman’s
health records.
3. Perform a focused physical examination of the mother
4. Assess for uterine involution and healing of lacerations/repairs
5. Initiate and support uninterrupted [exclusive] breastfeeding
6. Utilize the midwifery management process in managing women and neonates
7. Apply universal precautions in the management of woman in the puerperium to
prevent infection.
8. Facilitate bonding of the mother and new-born.
9. Interpret findings including laboratory investigations.
10. Educate mother on care of self and infant after delivery including rest and
nutrition
11. Communicate effectively with the mother and family regarding postnatal care post
delivery
12. Counsel woman/family on sexuality and family planning post-delivery.
13. Evaluate the condition of the mother on care of self and infant after delivery
including rest and nutrition.
14. Develop a discharge plan in partnership with the woman and her family.
15. Appropriately record the services provided.
16. Conduct self professionally when providing midwifery care.
Provide the supplements and prophylaxis according to national guidelines/protocols
Expected outcomes:
On successful completion of the placement, the learner will be able to:
1. Assess and manage women post-partum.
2. Identify minor disorders in postnatal women and manage them appropriately.
3. Utilize the midwifery management process and decision – making framework in
managing postnatal clients.
4. Collaborate with other health professionals in managing post natal clients.
5. Order relevant investigations and interpret their findings.
6. Prescribe and administration of pharmacological agents as per scope of practice.
7. Support women and families with HIV and AIDS.

Course Title: SEMINAR & RESEARCH TECHNIQUES IN PROF MIDWIFERY

Course Code: MIDK4108
Credit Value: 4 Credits (60 hours)
Course Description
This course is designed to introduce learners to research process, and how to use the
research findings to inform practice. The learners will be exposed to the research process
and be empowered to participate in research.
Course objectives
To equip the learner with knowledge and skills necessary for utilizing research in
promoting evidence-based practice in midwifery
Course Content:
Seminar writes ups. Research writes ups, the approaches used in both, similarities and
differences etc.
Foundations of research and evidence based Practice Research design, Qualitative,
Quantitative Research, Research process, Introduction to statistics, Generating Research
Evidence
Expected Outcomes
Skills: Problem identification, Literature review, analysing research findings, analysing
evidence
At the end of this module, the learner should be able to:
Understands the importance of research in midwifery
Recognize the steps of the research process
Identify the role of the midwife as a participant in the conduct of research,
Develop skills in conducting critiques of published research studies.
Understand ethical principles and ethical issues involved in research as they relate to
human subjects, and health care professionals.
Utilize research findings to render evidence based care practice.
Course Title: ADVANCES IN POST-PARTUM CARE –THEORY
Course Code: MIDK4201
Credit Value: 4 Credits (60 hours)
Course Objective:
Care of the woman during the puerperium
Admission of a woman in postnatal ward, Initial assessment of a postnatal woman,
Subsequent assessment of a postnatal woman, Abdominal examination: uterine
contractility and uterine involution, Inspection of a perineum, Assessment of lochia,
Assessment of mood for a postnatal woman, Discharge planning, Health education, Rest
and sleep, Breast feeding, Breast examination
Expected Outcome:
Conduct self professionally when providing midwifery care.
Provide the supplements and prophylaxis according to national guidelines/protocols.
Course Content
Take a selective history, including details of pregnancy, labour and birth
Analyse and interpret the woman’s health information reflected in the woman’s health
records.
Perform a focused physical examination of the mother
Assess for uterine involution and healing of lacerations/repairs
Initiate and support uninterrupted [exclusive] breastfeeding
Utilize the midwifery management process in managing women and neonates
Apply universal precautions in the management of woman in the puerperium to prevent
infection.
Facilitate bonding of the mother and new-born.
Interpret findings including laboratory investigations.
Educate mother on care of self and infant after delivery including rest and nutrition
Communicate effectively with the mother and family regarding postnatal care post
delivery
Counsel woman/family on sexuality and family planning post-delivery.
Evaluate the condition of the mother on care of self and infant after delivery including
rest and nutrition.
Develop a discharge plan in partnership with the woman and her family.
Appropriately record the services provided.
Course Title: ADVANCES IN ABNORMAL LABOUR & OBSTETRIC ERM-
Course Code: MIDK4202
Credit Value: 4 Credits (60 hours)
Course Description
The modules in year 3 provides the learner with an opportunity to develop clinical,
critical thinking and decision making skills and apply them to care of clients with
complex obstetric and medical conditions. In addition, the learner will exercise
leadership and management skills.
Course Content:
Obtain a comprehensive history., Screen women in labour to identify abnormal labour
patterns, intervene and or/ refer timely., Administer oxytocin appropriately for labour
induction or augmentation and treatment of intrapartum and postpartum bleeding,
Identify and manage post-partum complications, Administer and monitor the effects of
pharmacological drugs for management of post-partum complications, Perform
appropriate hand manoeuvres to manage malpresentation, Conduct vacuum
extraction/forceps delivery as per protocol, Insert intravenous line for fluid replacement
and blood transfusion , Observe universal precautions throughout the labour process to
prevent infection, Perform maternal resuscitation., Perform manual removal of the
placenta, Counsel and support parents/ family during grieving process , Advocate for
the client in all aspects of care, Obtain a comprehensive labour and delivery history,
 Analyse preconception and antenatal history., Perform a thorough physical
examination, Identify women with medical and obstetrical conditions and complications,
Identify maternal infections, treat or refer for treatment as appropriate. Perform
maternal resuscitation where required Utilize the midwifery management process in
managing women with medical and obstetrical conditions and complications, Refer
timely women with complications for management at a higher level of health care
system. Administer the effects of pharmacological drugs for management of labour and
delivery complications; Monitor the effects of pharmacological drugs for management of
labour and delivery complications, Counsel and support women and families where
necessary. Document accurately care given to ensure continuity of care.

Expected Outcomes
At the end of year three the learner will be able to:
Use principles of therapeutic communication, counseling and health education in the
provision of care to patients/clients, families and communities
Provide care to the clients, families and communities applying the midwifery process.
Apply evidence based practice
Manage complex medical, obstetric and other conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth,
puerperium and postnatal periods
Demonstrate leadership and managerial skills in midwifery practice settings
Collaborate with other health care team members and relevant stakeholders in the
management of maternal, neonatal, sexual and reproductive health.
Recognize personal needs for continual learning and utilize appropriate learning
resources and opportunities.
Course Title: PEDAGOGY IN MIDWIFERY
Course Code: MIDK4203
Credit Value: 4 Credits (60 hours)
Course Description:
The course exposes the student to concepts and principles of curriculum design and will
enable the student to conceive and design a curriculum for nursing at any level and for
any grade of the nurse. It also exposes the student to concepts of nursing education
and teaching-learning theories in nursing education. This course also exposes the
student to the design and evaluation of a curriculum and teaching plan for basic
nursing education; identifies and describes learner and human development theories;
describes learning and teaching processes, describes and evaluate trends and
innovations in nursing education programmes at national and international levels.
Course objectives
The course is design to introduce learners to the curriculum process, pedagogy and
teaching and learning.
Expected Outcomes:
On successful completion of the course, the learner should be able to:
Read, understand and try to develop curricula in nursing education; teach effectively;
evaluate students in classroom/clinical settings.
Course Content:
The curriculum process; components of the curriculum; curriculum evaluation; the
nature of learning and the curriculum; societal goals and trends in the development of
curriculum for nursing. Curriculum formulation and analysis; nursing education:
learning-teaching process; learning styles; different learners; earning theories; learner
and human development theories; Assessments principles; trends and innovations in
nursing programmes, National and International nursing programmes, teaching
methods, qualities of a good teacher/learner, lesson plans, evaluation methods;
Classroom vs. clinical teaching. Symposiums and Conferences; prepare power-point
presentations on diverse topics of health concern and present to an audience.
Course Title: SEMINARS IN PROFESSIONAL MIDWIFERY
Course Code: MIDK4204
Credit Value: 4 Credits (60 hours)
Course Description:
This course is designed to introduce students to scientific inquiry, critical appraisal and
research process in nursing. The student acquires basic fundamental knowledge and
skills to ethically conduct research in nursing and to appreciate the importance of
research in professional nursing and writing and presenting seminar papers.
Course objectives
To expose learners to critical and analytical thinking
Expected outcomes:
On successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
1. Discuss the importance of research / seminar in Nursing

2. Discuss the steps of the research / seminar processes

3. Explain the role of the nurse in research/ seminar

4. Critique published nursing studies

5. Discuss ethical principles and issues involved in research as they relate to
human subjects, and health care professionals.
6. Utilize research findings in nursing practice to render evidence based care
practice.
Course Content
Foundations of Nursing Research and Evidence based Practice
Introduction to nursing research
Sources of evidence in nursing practice
Purposes of nursing research
Importance of evidence based practice.
Literature Reviews/ conception of seminar topics: Purpose, Types of information,
Strategies and steps, Critique of Literature
Apply the concepts of the research process in the management of patients, write up
seminars on professionalism in nursing and midwifery, and conceive research topics on
client and patient care
Explain the role of Research in nursing and utilization of findings in nursing practice
Discuss the steps of the research process
Utilize ethical principles when conducting research
Utilize research findings in the management of patients, formulation of policies and In
quality improvement.
Conduct research, utilizing the research process.
Observe ethical principles while conducting research

Course Title: HEALTH SYSTEM MANAGEMENT

Course Code: MIDK4205
Credit Value: 4 Credits (60 hours)
Course Description:
This course is designed to introduce students to the synthesis of basic midwifery and
public health concepts. The student acquires basic fundamental knowledge and skills on
how to function in the health care setting with the collaboration of the community. The
learner will as well appreciate the importance of public health programmes and use this
knowledge to mobilize the community in relation to public health projects and also be
able to identify community health problems related to reproduction.
Course Objective:
This course equips learner with the knowledge of public health as applied to Midwifery
Expected outcomes;
On completion of the course the learner will be able to:-
1. Describe the health care system in Cameroon
2. Describe the health pyramid
3. Discuss the referral and counter referral system
4. Identify priority health programmes and propose projects
5. Identify dialogue structures at all levels of the health care system
6. Describe functioning of the dialogue structures'
7. Mobilize, sensitize, and get a community involved in health activities in the
community
8. Manage material and human resources
Course Content;
The health care system in Cameroon, the health pyramid, referral and counter referral
system. Public health, public health programmes and public health projects. Dialogue
structures, functioning of dialogue structures in the health system. Community
mobilization, sensitization, and community diagnosis. Community participation, co-
management, co-financing. Cost recovery in the health sector.

Course Title: FINAL MIDWIFERY PRACTICE

Course Code: MIDK4206
Credit Value: 4 Credits (60 hours)
Course Description:
The course is designed to expose the learner to develop competence in the provision of
culturally sensitive care for women and families during preconception and pregnancy in
the clinical setting. The learner is expected to gain practical experience in specific
midwifery procedures such as history taking, physical assessment (including abdominal
examination), health education and counselling, laboratory investigations, and managing
pregnant women with minor disorders,. The emphasis of the module is the utilization of
the midwifery management process in the promotion of safe motherhood.
Course Objective
The course will equip learners with competencies to provide culturally sensitive and
evidence based pre-conception and antenatal care to promote health among pregnant
women and their families.
Course Content:
On completion of this course, the learner will be competent to
1. Provide pre-conception counselling to clients.
2. Obtain initial and on-going history on each ANC visit.
3. Calculate the estimated date of delivery.
4. Make accurate diagnosis of pregnancy and other conditions which may affect
pregnancy.
5. Perform physical examination, abdominal examination including assessing the
fundal height and compare with gestational age.
6. Assess maternal vital signs and other measurements i.e. BP, Pulse, weight, height,
temperature and respirations.
7. Identify any deviations from normal and refer timely.
8. Educate the woman about nutritional requirements to promote a healthy pregnancy
and healthy fetus.
9. Identify any risk factors, present or potential with reference to the
current pregnancy.
10. Assess fetalwell being by:
a. Auscultation(fetal heart rate and fetal heart patterns; Cardiotocograph (CTG)
and/or other available technology)
b. Comparing fundal height with gestational age
c. Maternal weight and communicate the findings to the woman
d. Identify and refer variations from normal during the course of pregnancy such as:
headaches, vaginal bleeding fever oedema, dizziness, epigastric pain, severe vomiting,
reduced foetal movements etc.
11. Order/carry out and interpret the screening tests during pregnancy.
12. Provide the appropriate prophylaxis/supplements during pregnancy (Ferrous
Sulphate, folic acid, multivitamins, calcium and albendazole).
13. Utilize the midwifery management process to manage clients based on the
individual’s needs.
14. Conduct HIV counselling, testing and management of pregnant women and
families in line with the national PMTCT guidelines.
15. Educate clients and their families to promote self-care and facilitate informed
decision making as regards the pregnancy. The education will include (personal
hygiene; risks of STIs, HIV and, safer sex; use of unprescribed drugs and alcohol in
pregnancy, smoking, exercise, infant feeding, danger signs, nutrition, and
importance of delivering at health facilities, signs of labour and routine follow up
visits).
16. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the care rendered in accordance with the
national guidelines on provision of pre-natal care.
17. Collaborate with the individual, family, other health care workers and the relevant
stakeholders to provide quality midwifery care to pregnant women.
18. Communicate effectively with clients and provide relevant counseling in the whole
process of continuum of care within the cultural context of the client.
19. Monitor and evaluate preconception and antenatal care based on the national
guidelines and protocols.
20. Document all findings including investigation and intervention appropriately.

Course Title: RESEARCH PROJECT

Course Code: MIDK4204
Credit Value: 4 Credits (60 hours)
Course Description
The course offers the learner an opportunity of directed research on a self selected topic
based on elements of research techniques acquired in previous courses
Course objectives
Enables the learner to revise research methodology; the research process; writing
research protocols; conducting clinical/community based research h on a selected
topic.
Expected outcomes
At the end of the exercise, the learner will be able to:
Write a research proposal; carry out basic research; and make an oral presentation of
research results; and produce a full research write up.

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