FIVDB Midwifery Institute

The main objective of the FIVDB Midwifery Institute is to develop skilled midwives through a three-year Diploma in Midwifery education.

The main Purpose of FIVDB Midwifery Institute

  • Enhancing the skills of Midwifery students so that they can become qualified Midwives

  • An skilled midwife creating their own employment opportunities by using their skills.

  • Increase women's skills, employment, and self-reliance.

  • Create opportunities for accessible health care.

  • Increase the number of facility delivery and reduce maternal mortality and morbidity.

About the Curriculum

  • Diploma in Midwifery is a three year institutional education program.

  • It is approved by the ministry of health and family welfare, government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh

  • These educational activities is completed through six semesters in 3 years as two semesters per year.

  • This educational program follows the curriculum formulated according to national standards and based on skills.

  • This course is recognized by Bangladesh nursing and midwifery council.

  • Student will have the opportunity to practice theoretical education in community.

  • To Gain practical experience and education in a certain number of health center under the supervision by trained teachers.

  • They also learn from their experiences including contacting other existing maternal health care provider.

  • Interested candidates will be able to study in B.sc course after completing the diploma course.

Features of our academic site

  • Multi-story residential building with balconies, situated along a body of water, viewed through trees and foliage.

    Extensive resort like  campus just outside the city.

  • A classroom with students dressed in pink uniforms, sitting in a U-shape, listening to a teacher at the front of the room with a whiteboard and a projector screen.

    Adequate number of class room.

  • Group of women in pink uniforms participating in a medical training session, demonstrating a procedure on a mannequin.

    Sophisticated Clinical Skills Lab.

  • A computer classroom with students dressed in pink uniforms and Santa hats working at desktop computers, some women wearing headscarves, in a well-lit room with tiled floor and cream-colored walls.

    Well-furnished computer lab.

  • A group of girls in pink uniforms and black face masks sitting in a classroom, studying with a teacher in a black top and red patterned skirt, who is showing them a book.

    Classes are conducted by trained and experienced teachers.

  • Group of women in pink uniforms and headscarves sitting around a meeting table, reading documents, with some wearing face masks.

    Affluent Library

  • A nurse in pink uniform and cap sitting at a desk with books, studying or working, in a room with a bed and a person sitting at a smaller desk in the background.

    Student dormitory with modern facilities.

  • Hospital staff and visitors sitting at long tables in a dining hall, eating a meal together.

    A spacious dining hall with freshly cooked meal out of the kitchen

  • A multi-story residential building surrounded by trees and green grass, with a dirt pathway leading towards the building.

    24/7 security and surveillance around the campus

  • Three women of South Asian ethnicity are reading a newspaper together in a room with brick walls and a staircase in the background.

    Homely environment in a close caring atmosphere.

  • Women playing badminton outdoors in a lush green garden with trees and plants, one woman about to serve the shuttlecock over the net.

    Different entertainment and extracurricular facilities for the students.

  • Two healthcare workers in pink uniforms and masks working with a medical anatomical model of the female reproductive system in a clinical setting.

    Opportunity to get scholarships for poor and meritorious students.

  • Emblem of Bangladesh Nursing and Midwifery Council featuring a book, a hand holding a lantern, and a nurse's silhouette, with text in Bengali and English surrounding the symbols.

    Recognized by Bangladesh Nursing and Midwifery Council (BNMC).

Year wise subjects according to BNMC Curriculum

 

1st Year Subject

DM 111 Behavioral Science

DM 112 Basic Science

DM 123 Anatomyand Physiology

DM 124 Professional framework and Communication in Midwifery

DM 135 Fundamentals of Midwifery

DM 126 Midwifery Pharmacology

DM 137 Midwifery Practice -1

DM 118 Communicative English and information communication and Technology (Internal Subject)

2nd Year Subject

DM 221 Research and Evidence Based Midwifery

DM 232 the Art and Science of Midwifery

DM 233 Women’s health

DM 234 Complicated Maternity Experiences

DM 235 Midwifery Practice II

3rd Year Subject:

D 331 Newborn Complications

D 332 Complexities of Maternity Experience

DM 333 Transitions to Registered Midwifery Practice

DM 334 Midwifery Practicum

What does a Midwife do?

  • A midwife works with an attitude of service to mother and child care.

  • Her job is not just hospital or clinic. She works, at home, in the region, in any environment or circumstance.

  • She works to improve the health of a mother's pregnancy, childbirth and newborn

  • She gives health education of an adult woman especially, helps in reproductive health and development of the newborn baby.

  • Helps capable men and women to decide to receive family planning services.

  • She provides counseling and other services during maternal pregnancy, childbirth, neonatal development and beautiful family building.

Career Opportunities

In 2010, at the 65th General Assembly of the United Nations the Prime Minister of Bangladesh announced producing and deploying dedicated midwives as an attempt to have a permanent solution to the shortage of SBAs. Subsequently, the curriculum and the regulatory frameworks for the diploma midwifery education and mentorship programme were developed with support from the development partners. The curriculum has been designed to incorporate general courses (Science and English), foundation courses (such as anatomy and pharmacology) and professional courses (from newborn complexities to maternity experience). In September 2018, 55 education and training institutes (38 government and 17 private) had 1565 available placements (975 government and 590 private) to produce diploma midwives, while the government created 2996 midwifery service posts in 1733 primary healthcare facilities across the country. In 2018, MoHFW recruited 1143 licensed midwives and deployed them in 342 health facilities (Personal communications, MoHFW and United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).

Success

So far 119 students have achieved Diploma in Midwifery from FIVDB Academic Site.

The students who have completed their course, they are certified by Bangladesh Nursing and Midwifery Council.

After passing BPSC (Bangladesh Public Service Commission) examination, 61 Midwives are working in Government Hospitals as 2nd class employees.

There are 56 Midwives working in Rohingya camps, local and foreign NGOs, various hospitals and clinics.

A total 56 students of 5th and 6th batch currently studying Diploma in Midwifery Course.

Teachers List

 

Ila Rani Deb- Principal

Imrana Akter–Instructor.

Sharmin Begum-Instructor

Pronomika Tanti- Jr.Instructor

Supria Das -Jr.Instructor

Rima Begum-Jr.Instructor

Insany Begum -Jr.Instructor

Dr. Shipa Khanom (guest lecturer)

Scholarship List

Full Scholarship

(Admission, Tuition,Semester fees, Food, Accommodation and exam. fees)

 

Supti Baishnab
Rifa Akter
Bappy Rani Dash
Santa Ahmed Imu
Ferdousi Jannat Tapadar
TM Hafija
Antora Boshak
Umme Azha Borsha
Orchona Nomoshudro
Nispa Akhter

100% Course fees

(Admission, Tuition and Semester fees)

 

Sonia Akter
Lubna Yeasmin

50% Course fees

(Admission, Tuition and Semester fees)

 

Most Sajida Akther Shima
Runa Akter
Helena Akter
Keya Rani Das
Princess Susmita Shilpi

40% Course fees

(Admission, Tuition and Semester fees)

 

Sadia Rashied
Bilkis Begum
Dite Rani Dey
Tahmida Jaman
Sonali Das

Address: Kollagram, Khadimnagar, Sylhet.
Cell No-01531-591628