Midwifery
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Program Description
Midwifery trains students to provide care for mothers, newborns, and families before, during and after childbirth. You will study anatomy and physiology, maternal and newborn care, pharmacology, midwifery practice, community health, and basic clinical skills. The program combines classroom learning with hands-on clinical placements in hospitals and community clinics so you gain real experience with deliveries, antenatal and postnatal care, and health promotion. Graduates can work as registered midwives in maternity wards, community health centers, public health programs, or continue into nursing, healthcare administration, medical laboratory or allied health roles. If you enjoy caring for others and want a career that saves lives and supports families, midwifery offers stable employment and growth in Ghana and beyond.
Aims and Objectives
Develop hands-on skills in antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care through supervised clinical practice.
Master vital signs monitoring, newborn assessment, and emergency response procedures with measurable competency checks.
Understand anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and infection control to make safe clinical decisions.
Create accurate medical documentation and health records for mothers and newborns using standard forms and protocols.
Demonstrate community health promotion skills by planning and delivering at least one outreach or education session.
Why Choose This Program?
High demand for midwives
Ghana has continuous need for skilled birth attendants, giving graduates strong job prospects in hospitals, clinics, and community programs.
Hands-on clinical training
Structured clinical placements and simulation labs ensure practical experience with deliveries, newborn care, and emergencies.
Clear career pathways
Start as a registered midwife and advance to public health officer, healthcare administrator, or further study in nursing and allied health.
Community impact
Work directly to reduce maternal and newborn mortality, improve family health, and contribute to local health goals.
Industry connections and internships
Training colleges partner with Ghana Health Service and hospitals for internships, mentorship, and potential job placement.
Skills Students Will Acquire
Perform antenatal and newborn assessments, monitor vital signs, identify warning signs, and plan appropriate care.
Use tools such as stethoscopes, fetal dopplers, blood pressure monitors, suction devices, and delivery kits safely.
Record patient history, antenatal registers and referral notes, and enter data into electronic or paper-based systems like DHIS2.
Apply sterilization, hand hygiene, waste disposal and PPE protocols to prevent hospital acquired infections.
Complete clinical charts, delivery records, consent forms and discharge summaries accurately and legibly.
Tools and Resources Students Will Use
DHIS2
OpenMRS or similar EMR
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
Basic statistical tools (SPSS or Excel analysis)
Challenges Students Face and Helpful Tips
Challenges
Heavy coursework and practical schedules
Complex medical concepts
Tips & Advice
Create a weekly study and skills practice plan, join study groups, and review clinical procedures after placements.
Use visual aids, simulation practice, and ask instructors for demonstrations to reinforce understanding.
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