Programme: Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery Purpose of programme: The purpose and intention of the program is to improve the quality of health care through the production of qualified and competent nurses to solve the shortage of nursing workforce in the country. A unique feature of the program is its emphasis on the right of every individual to health and happiness. This programme will prepare professional nurse midwives who meet the competencies required by the International Council of Nurses and International Confederation of Midwives. Curriculum Structure: YEAR/ MODULES SEM 1 Year Academic Dzongkha Health and Anatomy and Information 1 Sem Skills Bhutan Health Physiology Technology Care System 1 Year Microbiology, Nursing and Fundamentals Fundamentals Health 2 Sem Parasitology Midwifery of Nursing of Nursing Assessment and Basic Development Practice and Nursing Pathology Process 2 Year Pharmacology Nutrition and Sociology and Health Adult 1 Sem Dietetics Psychology Promotion Nursing I and Health Counseling in Nursing 2 Year Adult Nursing Mental Community Trauma and Law and 2 Sem II Health Health Medical Ethics in Nursing Nursing Emergency Nursing 3 Year Biostatistics, Adult Nursing Pediatric Nursing Community 1 Sem Research and III Nursing Administration Health Epidemiology and Nursing Leadership Practice 3 Year Perspectives Normal Postnatal, Complications Midwifery 2 Sem in Midwifery Childbirth Newborn in Pregnancy, Practice and Antenatal Care and Childbirth, Care Family Postnatal and Planning Newborn Course Duration: Full time 3 years Status: Validated in 2011 and launched in 2011. Ongoing Programme: Bachelor of Science in Public Health Purpose of programme: The aim of this programme is to meet the specific health human resource need of the country i.e health workers with a higher level of
Programme: Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery Purpose of programme: The purpose and intention of the program is to improve the quality of health care through the production of qualified and competent nurses to solve the shortage of nursing workforce in the country. A unique feature of the program is its emphasis on the right of every individual to health and happiness. This programme will prepare professional nurse midwives who meet the competencies required by the International Council of Nurses and International Confederation of Midwives. Curriculum Structure: YEAR/ SEM MODULES 1 Year 1 Sem Academic Skills Dzongkha Health and Bhutan Health Care System Anatomy and Physiology Information Technology 1 Year 2 Sem Microbiology, Parasitology and Basic Pathology Nursing and Midwifery Development Fundamentals of Nursing Fundamentals of Nursing Practice Health Assessment and Nursing Process 2 Year 1 Sem Pharmacology Nutrition and Dietetics Sociology and Psychology Health Promotion and Health Counseling in Nursing Adult Nursing I 2 Year 2 Sem Adult Nursing II Mental Health Nursing Community Health Nursing Trauma and Medical Emergency Law and Ethics in Nursing 3 Year 1 Sem Biostatistics, Research and Epidemiology Adult Nursing III Pediatric Nursing Nursing Administration and Leadership Community Health Nursing Practice 3 Year 2 Sem Perspectives in Midwifery and Antenatal Care Normal Childbirth Postnatal, Newborn Care and Family Planning Complications in Pregnancy, Childbirth, Postnatal and Newborn Midwifery Practice Course Duration: Full time 3 years Status: Validated in 2011 and launched in 2011. Ongoing Programme: Bachelor of Science in Public Health Purpose of programme: The aim of this programme is to meet the specific health human resource need of the country i.e health workers with a higher level of
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