Neonatal Care Technician
A 1-year diploma preparing students to support newborn care in hospital nurseries and NICUs, under the supervision of nursing and medical staff.
Programme Overview
What the Neonatal Care diploma prepares you for
The Neonatal Care Technician programme is a 1-year diploma focused on the care and monitoring of newborns — feeding support, growth monitoring, infection control, and recognizing danger signs in the nursery and neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
Training combines classroom instruction in newborn physiology and care fundamentals with supervised practice alongside nursing and medical staff.
Eligibility Criteria
Typical entry requirements for this diploma
- Matric (Science) with minimum 45% marks
- No strict upper age limit
- Valid CNIC / B-Form and domicile certificate
- Medical fitness certificate from a registered medical practitioner
- Entry test and/or interview, as per institute policy
Course Modules
Core areas covered across the 1-year programme
Core Modules
- Basic Maternal & Neonatal Anatomy & Physiology
- Newborn Care Fundamentals
- Feeding & Growth Monitoring
- Neonatal Resuscitation Basics
Clinical / Practical Focus
- Infection Control in Nursery/NICU
- Common Neonatal Conditions & Danger Signs
- Equipment Handling (Incubators, Phototherapy Units)
- Supervised Nursery/NICU Practicum
Clinical / Practical Training
Students complete supervised practicum hours in a hospital nursery or NICU, practicing newborn handling, feeding support, and basic monitoring under the guidance of nursing and medical staff.
Career Prospects
Where a Neonatal Care diploma can take you
- Nursery/NICU support staff in hospitals and maternity homes
- Pediatric clinic support roles
- Maternal and child health centers
- Further studies toward pediatric or nursing pathways