Bachelor of Science in Midwifery (BSM)

1. Course objective

To enhace midwifery students with 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 the four-year program will:

• Apply the knowledge of policies and procedural guidelines that have legal implications for professional
• Apply the nursing process with emphasis on critical thinking, patient care, therapeutic midwifery inventions, and effective interpersonal communication skills as they relate for success in midwifery profession.
• Apply the ethical, legal, economic, and political concept, showing a positive attitude and respect for. people regardless of economic status, customs, beliefs, religion, race arid politics.
• Demonstrate the ability to coordinate comprehensive ·and high-quality care to patients, families and the communities in line with the standards of midwifery practice for safe motherhood.
• Use the primary health care approach to help meeting basic health needs in the community with participation of community.
• Be responsible for continuing professional development with an awareness of changing health trends.
• Demonstrate the ability to assume leadership and consultative role within the health team
• Be able to conduct research for evidence-based decision making for improving reproductive health status of women, children and communities.

3. Total credits and hours

Note:

• Total credits = 112 credits (*credits included)
• Total hours = 3525 hours (*credits included)
  1. Theory : 1174 hr = 33.30%
  2. Practice : 2351 hr = 66.70%