Department of Midwifery

Profile  of the Department of Midwifery

Vision

To be an excellent, independent, and dignified higher institute and to develop professional activities for the prosperity of the people.

Mission

  1. Disseminate and expand the development of knowledge in science and technology through education and research, and prepare and support the development of human capital as an essential and strategic aspect of Timor-Leste’s sustainable development.
  2. Implement teaching and learning, scientific research, and social service at the higher education level in education and health, as well as professional development in science and technology, according to international standards, and support students in achieving an adequate qualification and profession.

Objective

  1. Prepare students to think critically and independently to make decisions and provide midwifery care.
  2. Prepare Students to communicate effectively while providing midwifery care.
  3. Prepare Students to develop practice on ongoing professional learning.
  4. Develop care practice to manage essential tasks in midwifery, including primary care, reproductive, and gynecology health care for women.
  5. Capable of caring for an average newborn.
  6. Prepare students to foster health education in families and communities.
  7. Prepare students who can work independently and collaboratively with professional colleagues to provide health care that is effective, efficient, and responsive to the needs of individuals and families, which is important for women and infants.
  8. Prepare students to be respectful and provide equitable, sensitive, culturally competent primary health care to mothers, families, and babies.
  9. Facilitate students for certification in midwifery provided by the Ministry of

Department of Midwifery Structure

Lecturers of the Department of Midwifery

Curriculum

Semester I

  1. Teaching Religion
  2. Education Citizenship
  3. English Language 1
  4. Portuguese Language 1
  5. Tetum Language 1
  6. Basic Biology and Development
  7. Anatomy and Physiology Obstetrics

Semester II

  1. English Language 2
  2. Portuguese 2
  3. Tetum Language 2
  4. Midwifery Concept
  5. Reproductive Health and Gender-Based Violence
  6. Science and Care of Neonates and Pediatrics
  7. Obstetric Care I: Pregnancy

Semester III

  1. Professional Ethics and Law
  2. Midwifery Clinical Practice I
  3. Obstetric Care II: Childbirth and the Newborn Baby
  4. Obstetric Documentation
  5. Obstetric Care III: Puerperium
  6. Pharmacology
  7. Basic Clinical Practice

Semester IV

  1. Maternal and Child Psychology
  2. Obstetrics Clinical Practice II
  3. Reproductive Nutrition
  4. Communication and Counseling in Practice
  5. Obstetrics Clinical Practice III
  6. Gynecology and Obstetric Pathology
  7. Microbiology and Parasitology

Semester V

  1. Family Planning
  2. Epidemiology of Maternal and Child Health
  3. Critical Thinking and Argumentation
  4. Midwifery Management
  5. Community Midwifery Care
  6. Maternal and Child Health Promotion
  7. Don Bosco Preventive System

Semester VI

  1. Research Methodology
  2. Scientific Reports