The BSc Midwifery programme at KAAF University offers a comprehensive, practice‑focused education in contemporary midwifery. Rooted in modern theories, principles, and evidence‑based practice, the programme prepares graduates to deliver holistic, woman‑centred care across the reproductive life cycle—supporting women during pregnancy, labour, childbirth, postpartum, and newborn care.
Training emphasizes the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions of care, ensuring students develop the competence, empathy, and professionalism required to serve women, newborns, families, and communities with dignity.
Integrated Academic and Clinical Training
The programme adopts a blended academic‑clinical approach that ensures students build both theoretical knowledge and practical competence.
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Classroom Instruction Foundational and advanced midwifery theory, reproductive health sciences, maternal‑newborn care, and professional ethics.
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Skills Laboratory Training Hands‑on practice using mannequins, simulation models, and clinical equipment to build confidence and technical proficiency in midwifery procedures.
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Supervised Clinical Placements Extensive rotations in accredited partner health facilities, providing real‑world experience in antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal, neonatal, and community midwifery care.
This structured progression ensures students acquire strong clinical judgment, effective communication skills, and the practical competence required for safe and effective midwifery practice.
Professional Focus and Values
The programme is designed to produce midwives who are:
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Skilled and Competent Able to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate midwifery care using current best practices.
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Compassionate and Ethical Committed to respectful maternity care, patient dignity, confidentiality, and professional integrity.
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Community‑Focused Equipped to promote safe motherhood, support family health, and contribute to public health initiatives.
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Evidence‑Driven Trained to apply research findings, support innovation, and improve maternal and newborn health outcomes.
