The Pakistan Nursing Council (PNC) offers several diploma programs in nursing. Here’s a breakdown of the main programs, their curriculum, and eligibility criteria:

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Pakistan

Overview:
A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is a healthcare professional who provides basic nursing care to patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). This role is crucial in hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare facilities.

Curriculum and Eligibility in Pakistan:

The Pakistan Nursing Council (PNC) regulates the nursing profession in Pakistan, including the CNA program. Here’s a general overview of the curriculum and eligibility criteria:

Curriculum:
The CNA program typically covers a wide range of subjects, including:

• Fundamental Nursing Skills: Bed making, bathing, vital signs measurement, feeding, and personal hygiene assistance.
• Medical Terminology: Understanding medical terms and abbreviations
• Anatomy and Physiology: Basic knowledge of the human body.
• Microbiology: Understanding infection control and prevention.
• Pharmacology: Basic knowledge of medications and their administration.
• Nutrition: Understanding dietary needs of patients.
• Patient Care: Providing compassionate and effective patient care.
• Communication Skills: Effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare team members.

Eligibility:
To be eligible for the CNA program in Pakistan, you generally need to meet the following criteria:

Academic Qualification:
FSc (Pre-Medical) with a minimum of 45% marks (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as compulsory subjects)
Age Limit:
Typically, applicants should be below 30 years of age.
Physical Fitness:
Good physical health and stamina to perform nursing duties.

1.⁠ ⁠Lady Health Visitors (LHV) Diploma  

Duration: 2 years
Eligibility:
FSc (Pre-Medical) with a minimum of 45% marks (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology compulsory)
Matric (Science) with a minimum of 45% marks (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology compulsory)

Curriculum:

• Fundamental Nursing
• Medical-Surgical Nursing
• Maternal and Child Health Nursing
• Community Health Nursing
• Nutrition
• Psychology
• Pharmacology
• Microbiology
• Public Health

2.⁠ ⁠Community Midwife (CMW) Diploma

Duration: 18 months
Eligibility:

• FSc (Pre-Medical) with a minimum of 45% marks (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology compulsory)
• Matric (Science) with a minimum of 45% marks (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology compulsory)
• Matric (Arts) with 50% marks
• FA with 50% marks
  
  Curriculum:
• Maternal and Child Health Nursing
• Midwifery
• Family Planning
• Nutrition
• Community Health Nursing

3.⁠ ⁠Nurse Midwife/Post Basic Specialty Diploma

Duration: 1 year
Eligibility: Registered Nurse (RN)

Curriculum:

• Advanced Midwifery
• Gynecology
• Pediatrics
• Family Planning
• Community Health Nursing