Associate Degree in Midwifery (ADM)

1. Course objective

To prepare midwifery students with the knowledge, skills and attitudes that will enable them to function effectively as a midwife in contributing to maternal and child health care in Cambodia.

2. Learning outcomes

Graduates from this three-year program will:

• Apply the knowledge of policies and procedural guidelines that have legal implications for practice.
• Apply the midwifery process with emphasis on critical thinking, therapeutic midwifery inventions, and effective interpersonal communication skills as they relate for success in midwifery profession.
• Apply of ethical, legal, economic, and political concepts, showing a positive attitude and respect for people regardless of economic status, customs and beliefs.
• Demonstrate ability to coordinate comprehensive and high quality care to patients, families and the communities in line with the standard, guidelines and policies on maternal and child health care in Cambodia.
• Use the primary health care approach to help meet basic health needs in the community through participation by the community.
• Be responsible for continuing personal and professional development with an awareness of changing health trends.
• Demonstrate ability to assume leadership and consultative role within the health team.
• Participate in community activities that contribute to improvement of reproductive health status.

3. Total credits and hours

Note:

• Total credits = 111 credits (*credits included)
• Total hours = 3237 hours (*credits included)
  1. Theory : 1286 Hr = 39.70%
  2. Practice : 1951 Hr = 60.30%