At Namayingo School of Nursing and Midwifery, our training programs follow the national competency-based curriculum for nursing and midwifery education in Uganda. The curriculum combines classroom learning with extensive clinical practice to prepare students for professional healthcare practice in hospitals, maternity units, and community health settings.
Duration: 2½ Years
The Certificate in Nursing program prepares students to provide safe and effective patient care in hospitals and community health facilities. Students gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for professional nursing practice.
Core Areas of Study
Anatomy and physiology I
First aid
Foundations of Nursing I
Basic computer
Personal and Communal Health.
Microbiology
Anatomy and physiology II
Foundations of Nursing II
Sociology
Psychology
Primary Health Care
Medical Nursing I
Pharmacology I
Surgical Nursing I
Gynecological Nursing.
Pediatric Nursing
Palliative care
Medical Nursing II
Pharmacology II
Surgical Nursing II
Pediatric Nursing II
Mental Health Nursing
Occupational Health
Tropical Medicine
Surgical Nursing III
Representative Health
Guidance and Counseling
Health Service Management
Entrepreneurship
Clinical Training
Students complete supervised clinical rotations in medical wards, surgical wards, pediatric units, and community health centers to develop hands-on nursing skills.
Duration: 2½ Years
The Certificate in Midwifery program equips students with the skills required to care for mothers and newborns during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period.
Core Areas of Study
Anatomy and physiology I
First aid
Foundations of Nursing I
Basic computer
Personal and Communal Health
Microbiology
Anatomy and physiology II
Foundations of Nursing II
Sociology
Psychology
Primary Health Care
Obstetrical Anatomy
Midwifery I
Pharmacology I
Pediatric Nursing I
Palliative care Nursing
Midwifery II
Tropical Medicine
Pediatric Nursing II
Pharmacology II
Community Health
Occupational Health and Safety
Gynecology
Representative Health
Mental Health Nursing
Guidance and Counseling
Health Service Management
Entrepreneurship
Clinical Training
Students gain practical experience through clinical attachments in antenatal clinics, labour wards, postnatal wards, and maternal and child health clinics.
Duration: 1½ Years
The Diploma in Nursing Extension program upgrades enrolled nurses to registered nurses by strengthening clinical knowledge, leadership skills, and advanced nursing practice.
Core Areas of Study
Advanced Medical Nursing
Advanced Surgical Nursing
Pediatric Nursing
Mental Health Nursing
Pharmacology
Community Health Nursing
Research Methods
Health Services Management
Health Education and Promotion
Epidemiology and Disease Prevention
Leadership and Nursing Administration
Clinical Training
Students undertake advanced clinical rotations in medical and surgical wards, specialized hospital units, and community health programs.
Duration: 1½ Years
The Diploma in Midwifery Extension program upgrades enrolled midwives to registered midwives with advanced knowledge in maternal and reproductive healthcare.
Core Areas of Study
Advanced Midwifery Practice
Obstetrics
Gynecology
Neonatology
Reproductive Health
Family Planning
Community Maternal Health
Research Methods
Health Management and Leadership
Pharmacology in Obstetrics
Maternal and Child Health
Clinical Training
Students receive practical training in antenatal clinics, labour wards, postnatal wards, neonatal units, and community maternal health programs.
Our programs emphasize hands-on experience to ensure graduates are fully prepared for professional healthcare practice.
Approximately 70% practical clinical training
Approximately 30% classroom learning
Supervised hospital and community health placements
Continuous assessment and professional development
Through this comprehensive curriculum, Namayingo School of Nursing and Midwifery prepares competent nurses and midwives who can deliver safe, ethical, and high-quality healthcare services.
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