The aim of the Programme is train a midwife who will be self-directed, analytical, knowledgeable, skillful and responsive to changing obstetrics needs, emerging diseases and contribute towards improving the quality of midwifery care being provided to a pregnant woman, the baby, their family and community. The courses covered in three years include: Sociology in Nursing, Psychology in Nursing, Professional Practice, Nutrition, Microbiology, Health Communication in Nursing, Fundamentals of Nursing, Anatomy and Physiology, Public Health Nursing, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Pharmacology, Psychiatry and Mental Health Nursing, Paediatric and Child Health Nursing, Introduction to Research in Nursing, Obstetric and midwifery care, Gynaecology and Gynaecological Care, Foundation of midwifery, Leadership, Management and Governance, Integrated Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights and Neonatology and Neonatal Care

This is the oldest program at the College, initially established in 1968. It was later reopened in 2020 and is open to school leavers with five ‘O’ Level credits or better. The program aims to train and graduate nurses who are self-directed, analytical, knowledgeable, skillful, and responsive to challenging situations and emerging diseases, enabling them to contribute to improving healthcare quality in Zambia. While the curriculum primarily focuses on medical-surgical nursing, students also receive specialty training in Ophthalmology, Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT), Oncology, Critical Care Nursing in both Theatre and Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Psychiatric Nursing, Paediatrics Nursing, and Primary Health Care from a rural perspective. Additionally, students undergo intensive training in Leadership, Management, and Governance, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to plan, manage, advocate, and mobilize resources for effective healthcare delivery in both health facilities and communities.