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Community Reproductive, Maternal, and Newborn
PGD Community Reproductive, Maternal, and Newborn 2024/25
Course start dateMonday, 8 December 2025
Course end dateMonday, 15 December 2025
Post Graduate Diploma in Community Reproductive, Maternal and Newborn Health
Programme Overview for Prospective Students
Specialize in improving maternal and newborn health outcomes across Nigerian communities with this comprehensive postgraduate programme. Designed to equip community health professionals with advanced skills in reproductive health, safe motherhood, and newborn care, this diploma addresses critical gaps in maternal healthcare services while promoting comprehensive reproductive health rights and gender-responsive care at the community level.
Programme Structure
First Semester (22 Credit Units)
Establish foundational knowledge in reproductive anatomy, maternal health, and newborn care principles.
| Course Code | Course Title | CU | LH | PH | CH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHIR 711 | Anatomy of Reproductive Organs | 3 | 30 | 45 | 75 |
| CHIR 712 | Physiology of The Reproductive System | 3 | 30 | 45 | 75 |
| CHIR 713 | Sexual and Reproductive Health And Rights | 3 | 30 | 45 | 75 |
| CHIR 714 | Maternal Health and Safe Motherhood | 4 | 30 | 90 | 120 |
| CHIR 715 | Newborn Care | 3 | 30 | 45 | 75 |
| CHIG 711 | Bio-Ethics | 3 | 45 | - | 45 |
| CHIG 712 | Research Methods and Seminar | 3 | 30 | 45 | 75 |
Second Semester (23 Credit Units)
Advance clinical skills and apply knowledge in community reproductive health settings.
| Course Code | Course Title | CU | LH | PH | CH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHIR 721 | Adolescent Reproductive Health | 3 | 30 | 45 | 75 |
| CHIR 722 | Contraceptive Technology | 4 | 30 | 90 | 120 |
| CHIR 723 | Gender And Social Inclusion | 3 | 30 | 45 | 75 |
| CHIR 724 | Practicum | 4 | - | 180 | 180 |
| CHIG 721 | Community Health Management | 3 | 45 | - | 45 |
| CHIG 722 | Research Project | 6 | 30 | 180 | 210 |
Total Programme: 45 Credit Units | 1,245 Contact Hours
What You Will Learn to Do
Maternal Care Services:
- Provide comprehensive preconception care and counseling services
- Deliver safe intrapartum care services including labor monitoring and support
- Manage postpartum care services for mothers and newborns
- Provide post-abortion care services and complications management
- Administer basic obstetric care services in community settings
Reproductive Health and Family Planning:
- Offer counseling services for family planning and gender-based issues
- Provide comprehensive family planning services including contraceptive provision
- Educate clients on contraceptive technology options and proper usage
- Address adolescent reproductive health needs through appropriate interventions
- Promote sexual and reproductive health rights in community contexts
Newborn Care and Community Integration:
- Deliver essential newborn care services including resuscitation and thermal management
- Apply gender and social inclusion principles in reproductive health programming
- Integrate safe motherhood initiatives into community health systems
- Manage community-based reproductive health programmes and services
- Conduct research to improve maternal and newborn health outcomes
Who Should Enroll?
- Community Health Practitioners specializing in maternal and child health services
- Midwives and Nurse-Midwives seeking advanced community practice skills
- Primary Healthcare Workers responsible for reproductive health services
- Public Health Officers managing maternal and newborn health programmes
- NGO Staff implementing family planning and reproductive health initiatives
- Healthcare Professionals expanding their maternal health service capabilities
Career Pathways
- Community Maternal Health Specialists in primary health centers
- Reproductive Health Programme Coordinators at local government levels
- Family Planning Service Providers and Counselors
- Newborn Care Specialists in maternal and child health units
- Adolescent Reproductive Health Officers
- Gender and Social Inclusion Officers in health programmes
- Research Officers in maternal and reproductive health studies
Programme Highlights
- Practical Emphasis: 855 hours of hands-on training and practicum experience
- Comprehensive Coverage: From preconception to postpartum and newborn care
- Rights-Based Approach: Integration of sexual and reproductive health rights
- Gender Integration: Focus on gender-responsive health services
- Research Component: Complete a community-based reproductive health research project
- MCPD Accreditation: Counts toward Mandatory Continuous Professional Development
- National Priority Alignment: Supports Nigeria's maternal and child health goals
Key Service Areas
- Antenatal care and risk assessment in community settings
- Safe delivery practices and emergency obstetric care
- Postnatal care for mothers and newborns
- Family planning counseling and service provision
- Adolescent-friendly reproductive health services
- Gender-based violence prevention and response
- Community mobilization for maternal health programmes
Why This Programme Is Critical
- Addresses Nigeria's high maternal mortality ratio through skilled community intervention
- Builds capacity for achieving Sustainable Development Goal targets for maternal health
- Provides practical skills for reducing preventable maternal and newborn deaths
- Supports national efforts to improve family planning and contraceptive prevalence
- Enhances career opportunities in reproductive health programming and management
- Empowers communities to take ownership of maternal and newborn health outcomes
Become a specialist in community reproductive health and contribute to reducing maternal and newborn mortality in Nigerian communities. Equip yourself with comprehensive skills to provide safe motherhood services, family planning, and newborn care while promoting reproductive health rights at the community level.