Midwifery
Below are the Various Midwifery Certificates Available for Registration
Head Of Department
Welcome to Department of Midwifery!
At our esteemed department, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive education and training in the field of midwifery. As a student in our program, you will embark on a transformative journey that prepares you for a rewarding career centered around supporting women and their families during the significant and transformative experience of childbirth.
hroughout your education, you will engage in a rigorous curriculum that covers a broad range of topics, including prenatal care, intrapartum care, postpartum care, newborn care, family planning, and reproductive health. Our experienced and dedicated faculty members, who are experts in the field, will guide you through a combination of classroom instruction, practical training, clinical experiences, and hands-on learning opportunities.
Our program places a strong emphasis on developing clinical skills and critical thinking abilities. You will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge in real-world settings, working alongside experienced midwives and other healthcare professionals.
Through these clinical experiences, you will gain confidence, proficiency, and a deep understanding of the unique physical, emotional, and social needs of women and families during the childbearing process.
The objective of training in Midwifery is to provide individuals with the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to become competent and compassionate midwives. Here are some key objectives of training in Midwifery:
Comprehensive Knowledge of Reproductive Health: Midwifery training aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of reproductive health, including the physiological, psychological, and social aspects of women’s health throughout their lifespan. It covers topics such as anatomy and physiology of the reproductive system, menstrual cycle, contraception, fertility, and the management of common reproductive health issues.
Antenatal Care: Training in Midwifery focuses on providing quality antenatal care to pregnant women. This includes assessing the health status of the mother and the developing fetus, conducting physical examinations, providing health education and counseling, and monitoring the progress of the pregnancy. The objective is to ensure the well-being of both the mother and the baby during the prenatal period.
Intrapartum Care and Delivery: Midwifery training aims to develop skills in providing care during labor and childbirth. This includes recognizing the signs of labor, monitoring the progress of labor, providing pain management techniques, and assisting with the delivery of the baby. Training also emphasizes the ability to handle complications and emergencies that may arise during childbirth.
Postpartum Care: The objective of training in Midwifery is to equip individuals with the skills to provide comprehensive postpartum care to women and their newborns. This includes monitoring the physical and emotional recovery of the mother, providing breastfeeding support, promoting bonding and attachment, and identifying and managing postpartum complications.
Newborn Care: Midwifery training includes acquiring knowledge and skills in newborn care. This involves conducting newborn assessments, providing essential care such as bathing and feeding, identifying signs of newborn distress or illness, and initiating appropriate interventions or referrals as needed.
The field of midwifery offers a range of opportunities for trained and qualified midwives. Here are some of the opportunities available in the field of midwifery:
Clinical Practice: The majority of midwives work in clinical settings, providing care to women and their families throughout the childbearing cycle. Midwives can work in various settings, including hospitals, birth centers, clinics, and even homebirth practices. They provide antenatal care, attend births, offer postpartum care, and provide ongoing reproductive health services.
Independent Practice: Many midwives have the opportunity to establish their own independent midwifery practices. This allows them to have greater autonomy in providing care and building relationships with their clients. Independent midwives often offer personalized, holistic care and may attend home births or provide birth center services.
Team-based Care: Midwives frequently work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals in team-based care models. They may work alongside obstetricians, nurses, pediatricians, and other specialists to provide comprehensive care to women and their families. Collaborative models emphasize shared decision-making and interdisciplinary communication.
Education and Research: Trained midwives can pursue careers in education and research. They can become midwifery educators, teaching future generations of midwives and contributing to the advancement of midwifery knowledge. They may also engage in research activities, conducting studies to improve midwifery practice and contribute to evidence-based care.
Leadership and Management: Midwives with strong leadership and management skills can pursue careers in midwifery leadership and management roles. They may take on positions such as midwifery directors, supervisors, or administrators, overseeing midwifery services, managing teams, and shaping policy and practice at organizational or governmental levels.
Admission Requirement
- Scan-copy of GCE A/level/Bac or equivalent
- Scan-copy of GCE O/level/Probatoire or equivalent
- Scan-copy of Birth Certificate
- Scan-copy of ID Card
- Equivalence of any foreign certificate/Diploma
- Scan-copy of Grade Report/transcript of first year for students integrating into second year
- A folder with your name and department
- Digital passport size photo shall be taken by FPU upon registration
NB: Applicants must have passed in the GCE A/Level/ in at least two (2) subjects, or equivalent
- Scan-copy of GCE A/level/Bac or equivalent
- Scan-copy of GCE O/level/Probatoire or equivalent
- Scan-copy of Birth Certificate
- Scan-copy of ID Card
- Equivalence of any foreign certificate/Diploma
- Scan-copy of Grade Report/transcript of first year for students integrating into second year
- Receipt of payment of Entrance fee of: 15000FRS
- A folder with your name and department
- Digital passport size photo shall be taken by FPU upon registration
NB: Applicants must have passed in the GCE A/Level/ in at least two (2) subjects, or equivalent
- Scan-copy of BTech transcript
- Scan-copy of HND transcript
- Scan-copy of GCE A/L/BAC & O/level/Probatoire or equivalent
- Scan-copy of Birth Certificate
- Scan-copy of ID Card
- Equivalence of any foreign certificate/Diploma
- A folder with your name and department
- Digital passport size photo shall be taken by FPU upon registration
- Scan-copy of BTech/BSc transcript or equivalent
- Scan-copy of HND transcript if applicable
- Scan-copy of GCE A/L/BAC & O/level/Probatoire or equivalent
- Scan-copy of Birth Certificate
- Scan-copy of ID Card
- Equivalence of any foreign certificate/Diploma
- A folder with your name and department
- Digital passport size photo shall be taken by FPU upon registration
Fee Structure
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