CMW-Community Midwifery
Course Description
The Community Midwifery (CMW) Diploma Program at Forces College of Nursing is designed to train skilled midwives who play a crucial role in maternal and newborn healthcare, particularly in rural and underserved communities. This program prepares students with the necessary knowledge, hands-on clinical training, and professional competencies to provide safe, high-quality maternity care.
The curriculum covers key areas such as antenatal care, labor and delivery, postnatal care, family planning, neonatal care, and maternal health education. Students receive practical experience in hospital maternity wards, community health centers, and outreach programs, ensuring they are well-equipped to handle both routine and emergency childbirth cases.
Upon completion, graduates can work as licensed midwives in hospitals, maternal and child health centers, NGOs, and private clinics. They also have opportunities to work in government healthcare programs and international healthcare systems.
The CMW Diploma Program is an ideal choice for those passionate about women’s health, safe childbirth, and improving maternal and infant health outcomes in their communities.
Career Path & Opportunities
Public & Private Hospitals: Work as midwives in hospital maternity wards, assisting with prenatal care, labor, and postnatal care.
Maternal & Child Health (MCH) Centers: Employment in government-run maternal health centers, providing family planning services, pregnancy care, and newborn health support.
Basic Health Units (BHUs) & Rural Health Centers (RHCs): Serve as frontline healthcare providers in rural areas, ensuring safe deliveries and maternal health education.
Private Maternity Clinics & Home-Based Midwifery: Establish independent midwifery services to assist women in safe home births and postpartum care.
Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) & Health Programs: Join public health campaigns, maternal health initiatives, and family planning programs run by national and international organizations.
International Career Opportunities: High demand for qualified midwives in the UK, USA, UAE, Canada, and other countries, offering job placements in hospitals, birthing centers, and humanitarian organizations