CMW
Details
| Level | Diploma / certificate |
|---|---|
| Field | Nursing & Midwifery |
| Institutions offering (all RaahNuma records) | 369 |
| Level group | Diploma / certificate |
Recognition & affiliation
| Regulating council | PNMC |
|---|---|
| International acknowledgement | No international accord recorded. Recognition abroad depends on the destination country and its regulator; verify before relying on it. |
Admission & duration
| Typical duration | Diploma (18 months) |
|---|---|
| General eligibility | FSc Pre-Medical; F.A. (some programs); A-Levels |
| Usual entry test | University or nursing council admission test |
Scope & career
| Detailed scope of program | Community-based maternal/newborn care, especially in underserved rural areas; often deployed through Lady Health Worker programs. |
|---|---|
| Future educational scope | Can bridge into BSN/midwifery specialization with further study |
| Career growth outlook | High social impact role; Pakistan continues to invest in expanding the CMW workforce to reduce maternal mortality. |
| Entry-level salary in Pakistan | PKR 25,000-40,000/month |
| Entry-level salary abroad | Modest direct abroad demand at this level |
Verification & sources
| Source | RaahNuma Career & Salary Guide |
|---|---|
| Verification level | Recorded |