Diploma in Maternal, Newborn and Infant Care

Overview

The Diploma in Maternal, Newborn and Infant Care is designed to equip learners with the essential knowledge, practical skills and professional competencies required to provide safe, effective and holistic care for mothers, newborns and infants. The programme covers maternal health, postnatal recovery, newborn care, infant development, breastfeeding support, nutrition, hygiene, safety, communication and professional caregiving practices. Learners will develop the confidence to support families du

Who Will Benefit

✔️ Individuals aspiring to pursue a career in maternal and infant care. ✔️ Professional Confinement Nannies seeking to enhance their knowledge and practical skills. ✔️ Infant Care Specialists and Baby Caregivers. ✔️ New and Expecting Parents who wish to gain confidence in caring for their newborns and supporting maternal wellbeing. ✔️ Domestic Caregivers providing infant and maternal care services. ✔️ Childcare Assistants and Early Childhood Support Personnel seeking specialised infant care knowledge. ✔️ Wellness and Massage Therapists who wish to expand into prenatal, postnatal and infant massage services. ✔️ Healthcare Support Workers involved in maternal and infant care. ✔️ Individuals seeking to establish their own maternal and infant care or confinement care business. ✔️ Career switchers interested in entering the maternal, infant and family wellness industry. There are opportunities for a graduate: • Professional Confinement Nanny • Infant Care Specialist • Baby Caregiver • Maternal Care Assistant • Infant Massage Practitioner • Prenatal Massage Therapist • Postnatal Massage Therapist • Mother and Baby Wellness Consultant • Parent Support Educator • Childcare Assistant • Maternity Care Assistant • Family Wellness Consultant • Home-based Infant Care Provider • Maternal and Infant Care Coordinator • Self-employed Maternal and Infant Care Practitioner

Why Choose This Course

Upon successful completion of the programme, learners will be able to: • Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of maternal, newborn and infant care principles. • Apply safe and appropriate caregiving techniques to support mothers and infants throughout the postnatal period. • Assess the physical, emotional and developmental needs of mothers and newborns and provide appropriate care. • Promote infant health, nutrition, hygiene, safety and developmental wellbeing. • Communicate effectively with families and healthcare professionals while maintaining professional ethics and standards. • Perform maternal and infant care responsibilities confidently in home-based, healthcare or childcare settings, or establish a professional maternal and infant care practice.

Entry Requirements

✔️ At least 16 years old ✔️ Academic Requirement: At least a pass (Grade C6) in GCE O-levels or equivalent, or NITEC/Higher NITEC. Mature candidates aged 30 years and above with at least 8 years of relevant working experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis. ✔️ Language Requirement: At least Grade C6 in GCE O-Level English or IELTS 5.5 or above. Applicants who do not possess the stipulated English language qualification will be required to undergo the Academy's English Language Placement Assessment. Additional Notes ✔️ Dates of the examination to be announced during course. ✔️ All amount stated are in Singapore Dollars (SGD). ✔️ The maximum allowed period for a student to complete the course is 18 months from first date of course ✔️ We do not issue Student Passes. “International Student” refers to individuals holding a valid Work Pass or any other long-term permit that allows them to reside legally in Singapore throughout the duration of their studies. ✔️ Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered for admission to the course based on evidence of at least eight (8) years of relevant working experience or supporting evidence of competency readiness OR case-by-case basis through an interview, taking into account factors such as relevance of experience, learning readiness, career planning, and other relevant considerations. SOQ reserves the right to shortlist and admit applicants. ✔️ For further details, please contact our course consultant or email academy@soq.edu.sg for clarifications.

Expected Learning Outcomes

MODULE 1: Provide Professional Infant Care Equip learners with the knowledge and practical skills to provide safe, hygienic and developmentally appropriate care for newborns and infants, including feeding, bathing, sleep management, hygiene, safety and effective communication with parents and caregivers. MODULE 2: Infant Massage and Early Development Enable learners to perform safe and effective infant massage techniques that promote bonding, relaxation, healthy growth and development while recognising contraindications and maintaining professional standards. MODULE 3: Holistic Maternal Care Develop learners' understanding of maternal care during pregnancy and the postnatal period, enabling them to provide holistic physical, emotional and lifestyle support while maintaining safe and ethical caregiving practices. MODULE 4: Maternal Nutrition and Wellness Equip learners with the knowledge to recommend appropriate nutritional practices and healthy lifestyle habits that support maternal health during pregnancy, confinement and breastfeeding. MODULE 5: Prenatal Massage Therapy Develop learners' competency in performing safe and effective prenatal massage techniques to relieve common pregnancy discomforts while adhering to professional consultation procedures, contraindications and safety guidelines. MODULE 6: Postnatal Massage and Recovery Therapy Equip learners with the practical skills to perform postnatal massage techniques that support maternal recovery, relaxation and wellbeing while applying appropriate aftercare advice, safety precautions and professional practices. Total Training Duration Learning Hour: 252 Hrs Part Time: 9 Months Full Time: 6 Months Blended learning included: • Classroom face-to-face theory & practical training • Asynchronous e-learning for theory & practical revision • Online quiz & Mock Up test Mode of Assessment ✔️ MCQ Theory Exam ✔️ Practical Exam ✔️ Portfolio Recognition ✔️ Training Provider: SOQ International Academy ---------------------------------------------------- Attendance requirement : Min 75% attendance Course Completion Requirements : Fulfill at least 75% min attendance and pass all assessments Assessment Method : MCQ Exam, Practical Exam, Portfolio of Evidence Industrial Attachment : N.A.

Practical Hands-On Activities

MODULE 1: Provide Professional Infant Care Equip learners with the knowledge and practical skills to provide safe, hygienic and developmentally appropriate care for newborns and infants, including feeding, bathing, sleep management, hygiene, safety and effective communication with parents and caregivers. Total: 42 hrs Classroom Learning: 8 hrs Practical Learning: 8 hrs Asynchronous E-learning: 24 Hrs Assessment: 2 Hr MODULE 2: Infant Massage and Early Development Enable learners to perform safe and effective infant massage techniques that promote bonding, relaxation, healthy growth and development while recognising contraindications and maintaining professional standards. Total: 42 hrs Classroom Learning: 8 hrs Practical Learning: 8 hrs Asynchronous E-learning: 24 Hrs Assessment: 2 Hr MODULE 3: Holistic Maternal Care This module develop learners' understanding of maternal care during pregnancy and the postnatal period, enabling them to provide holistic physical, emotional and lifestyle support while maintaining safe and ethical caregiving practices. Total: 42 hrs Classroom Learning: 8 hrs Practical Learning: 8 hrs Asynchronous E-learning: 24 Hrs Assessment: 2 Hr MODULE 5: Maternal Nutrition and Wellness This module equip learners with the knowledge to recommend appropriate nutritional practices and healthy lifestyle habits that support maternal health during pregnancy, confinement and breastfeeding. Total: 42 hrs Classroom Learning: 8 hrs Practical Learning: 8 hrs Asynchronous E-learning: 24 Hrs Assessment: 2 Hr MODULE 5: Prenatal Massage Therapy This module develop learners' competency in performing safe and effective prenatal massage techniques to relieve common pregnancy discomforts while adhering to professional consultation procedures, contraindications and safety guidelines. Total: 42 hrs Classroom Learning: 8 hrs Practical Learning: 8 hrs Asynchronous E-learning: 24 Hrs Assessment: 2 Hr MODULE 6: Postnatal Massage and Recovery Therapy This module equip learners with the practical skills to perform postnatal massage techniques that support maternal recovery, relaxation and wellbeing while applying appropriate aftercare advice, safety precautions and professional practices Total: 42 hrs Classroom Learning: 8 hrs Practical Learning: 8 hrs Asynchronous E-learning: 24 Hrs Assessment: 2 Hr

Additional Notes

✔️ Dates of the examination to be announced during course. ✔️ All amount stated are in Singapore Dollars (SGD). ✔️ The maximum allowed period for a student to complete the course is 18 months from first date of course ✔️ We do not issue Student Passes. “International Student” refers to individuals holding a valid Work Pass or any other long-term permit that allows them to reside legally in Singapore throughout the duration of their studies. ✔️ Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered for admission to the course based on evidence of at least eight (8) years of relevant working experience or supporting evidence of competency readiness OR case-by-case basis through an interview, taking into account factors such as relevance of experience, learning readiness, career planning, and other relevant considerations. SOQ reserves the right to shortlist and admit applicants. ✔️ For further details, please contact our course consultant or email academy@soq.edu.sg for clarifications.

Course code: SOQ-DMNIC
Mode of training: Blended Learning
Duration: 252 Hrs (6 / 9 months)
Mode of assessment: Project Based
From: $724.85