Department of Midwifery - Red Sea University
The Department of Midwifery at Red Sea University is dedicated to training skilled and compassionate midwives who provide care to women and newborns during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. Our program emphasizes evidence-based practice, maternal health, and neonatal care, ensuring graduates are well-prepared to support safe and healthy childbirth experiences.
About Department
The Department of Midwifery at Red Sea University is dedicated to training skilled and compassionate midwives who provide care to women and newborns during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. Our program emphasizes evidence-based practice, maternal health, and neonatal care, ensuring graduates are well-prepared to support safe and healthy childbirth experiences.
Our faculty comprises experienced midwives and maternal health experts who are committed to providing students with comprehensive training in prenatal care, labor and delivery, postpartum care, and newborn care. We emphasize evidence-based practices and hands-on clinical experience to prepare students for real-world midwifery challenges.
The department maintains strong partnerships with hospitals, maternity clinics, and community health programs, enabling our students to gain valuable clinical experience through rotations, internships, and community outreach programs that address maternal and neonatal health needs.
Career Opportunities
Midwifery graduates play a critical role in maternal and newborn care. They may find employment in hospitals, health centers, and community-based programs. Potential careers include:
Certified Midwife
Provide comprehensive care in hospitals and maternity clinics
Maternal and Child Health Specialist
Focus on specialized care for mothers and children
Birth Attendant
Assist with deliveries in rural or urban health facilities
Family Planning Counselor
Provide counseling on reproductive health and family planning
Community-Based Midwifery Educator
Educate communities on maternal and newborn health
Reproductive Health Program Officer
Coordinate programs for NGOs and international organizations
Midwifery Lecturer
Teach and mentor future midwifery professionals
Clinical Trainer
Provide clinical training and supervision to midwifery students
Program Goals
The Department of Midwifery has established the following goals to guide our educational mission and program development:
- To educate students in the essential knowledge and skills required to provide high-quality, respectful care to women throughout pregnancy, labor, childbirth, and the postpartum period.
- To promote safe motherhood through evidence-based practices and effective communication with mothers and families.
- To prepare midwives to detect and manage obstetric complications, refer appropriately, and contribute to reducing maternal and neonatal mortality rates.
- To encourage midwifery students to be advocates for women's health and reproductive rights.
Program Structure
The Midwifery program is structured to provide comprehensive training in maternal and newborn care. The curriculum includes the following components:
| No | Types of the Requirements | Number of Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Requirement | 7 | 21 |
| 2 | Faculty Requirement | 13 | 39 |
| 3 | Department Requirement | 29 | 86 |
| 4 | Graduation Thesis | 1 | 3 |
| Total | 50 | 149 | |
Course List
The students in this department will take the following courses:
Table 1
| SN | Course code | Course name | Creditions | S/N | Course Code | Course name | Creditions |
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Table 2
| SN | Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | SN | Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
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Table 3
| S/N | Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | S/N | Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
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Table 4
| S/N | Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | S/N | Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
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Note: The program emphasizes both theoretical knowledge and clinical practice, with courses designed to develop skilled and compassionate midwifery professionals.