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Programs offered

1. Ordinary Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery (3-Year Program)

Our Ordinary Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and professional ethics required to provide high-quality nursing and midwifery care in diverse healthcare settings.

Over the course of three years, students receive a solid foundation in anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, community health, and maternal & child care, complemented by extensive clinical practice in hospitals and community health facilities.

Key Learning Outcomes:

  • Provide safe, compassionate, and patient-centered nursing care.
  • Deliver effective maternal and newborn healthcare services, including antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care.
  • Apply critical thinking and evidence-based practices in healthcare delivery.
  • Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
  • Uphold professional ethics and cultural sensitivity in all healthcare interactions.

Career Opportunities:

Graduates are prepared to work as Registered Nurses and Midwives in hospitals, health centers, maternity units, NGOs, and community health programs. The program also provides a strong foundation for further studies in nursing and midwifery.

2. Ordinary Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences (3-Year Program)

Our Ordinary Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences prepares students to become skilled pharmacy professionals capable of supporting the safe, effective, and rational use of medicines.

Throughout the three-year program, students gain in-depth knowledge of pharmacology, pharmaceutics, medicinal chemistry, dispensing techniques, and pharmaceutical laws, along with practical training in community and hospital pharmacies.

Key Learning Outcomes:

  • Dispense medicines accurately and provide proper patient counseling on drug use.
  • Understand drug formulation, preparation, and quality control processes.
  • Apply principles of pharmacology and therapeutics in healthcare.
  • Manage pharmacy operations in compliance with national pharmaceutical laws and regulations.
  • Promote safe and rational use of medicines within the community.

Career Opportunities:

Graduates are qualified to work as Pharmacy Technicians in hospitals, retail pharmacies, pharmaceutical companies, and public health organizations. The program also opens pathways to advanced studies in pharmaceutical sciences.

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