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The Lady Health Visitor (LHV) program is a highly vital, 2-year professional diploma program in the nursing sector. Regulated strictly by the Pakistan Nursing Council (PNC) and examined via provincial boards (such as the Nursing Examination Board – NEB), this program is specifically designed for female candidates to specialize in community health, maternal safety, and childcare infrastructure.
Program Highlight
About Programs
| Parameter | Requirements & Details |
| Gender Preference | Only Female candidates are eligible. |
| Program Duration | 2 Years (Annual examination system consisting of Year-I and Year-II). |
| Minimum Education | Matric Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) with minimum 45% to 55% marks OR F.Sc Pre-Medical with minimum 45% to 50% marks (depending on public vs. private sector criteria). |
| Age Limit | Typically 14 to 35 years maximum at the time of admission. |
| Equivalency | The 2-year LHV diploma is widely recognized as an F.Sc equivalent qualification upon successful certification. |
Curriculum Overview
📅 Year 1: Part-I Curriculum Blueprint
The first year focuses heavily on establishing a rock-solid foundation in fundamental medical sciences, general nursing techniques, and basic pharmacology.
Written Theory Examinations (100 Marks Each)
Paper-I: Basic Medical Sciences
Anatomy & Physiology: Study of the human skeleton, muscular system, vital organs (heart, lungs, liver, kidneys), and reproductive biology.
Microbiology: Introduction to bacteria, viruses, and fungi; mechanisms of disease transmission; infection control and sterilization protocols.
Paper-II: Fundamental Healthcare Applications
Basic Nursing: Patient handling, taking vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature), bed-making, hygiene protocols, and wound care.
First Aid & Materia Medica: Emergency handling for fractures, burns, and snakebites; basic concepts of pharmacy, drug administration safety, and calculations.
Practical & Oral Examinations (100 Marks Each)
Practical Paper-I: Anatomy, Physiology, & Microbiology Lab Performance
Practical Paper-II: Fundamental Nursing Practices & First Aid OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examination) / Viva Voce
📅 Year 2: Part-II Curriculum Blueprint
The second year transitions entirely into applied community midwifery, public health interventions, pediatric care, and field operations.
Written Theory Examinations (100 Marks Each)
Paper-I: Midwifery & Gynecological Nursing
Antenatal Care: Monitoring normal pregnancies, identifying high-risk mothers, nutritional tracking, and prenatal counseling.
Intranatal Care: Assisting in normal deliveries, managing labor stages, and maintaining absolute cleanliness (aseptic technique) during childbirth.
Postnatal Care: Managing mother and newborn health for the first 6 weeks post-delivery, managing postpartum hemorrhage risks, and promoting immediate breastfeeding.
Paper-II: Community & Public Health Operations
Community Health Nursing & Epidemiology: Mapping local disease outbreaks, family health records, and home visiting protocols.
Child Survival & EPI (Immunization): Managing the vaccine cold-chain, routine vaccination schedules for infants, tracking child growth charts, and managing pediatric malnutrition.
Family Planning & Population Welfare: Reproductive health counseling, contraceptive modalities, and community health education strategies.
Practical & Oral Examinations (100 Marks Each)
Practical Paper-I: Midwifery & Obstetric Clinical Performance / Labor Room Viva
Practical Paper-II: Community Health Nursing & EPI Fieldwork / Logbook Evaluation
📝 Performance Assessment & Passing Standards
The Professional Standard: To pass each academic year, a student must secure at least 50% marks in the written theory paper and 50% marks in the practical/viva exam independently for every single subject group.
Breakdown of Practical Exam Marks
During the final Nursing Board evaluation, a student’s 100-mark practical score is generally assessed using this distribution matrix:
OSCE / Spotting / Core Practical Procedure: 40 Marks
Viva Voce (Oral Examination by External & Internal Assessors): 40 Marks
Clinical Logbook & Fieldwork Record Evaluation: 20 Marks
| Details | Fee |
|---|---|
| Admission Fee (one-time) | Rs. 20,000 |
| Tuition Fee (over-all) | Rs. 300,000 |
| Pre-Registration Fee(As per PNC) | Rs. 3,000 |
| Registration Fee(As per PNC) | Rs. 3,000 |
| Examination Fee every Year (As per PNC) | Rs. 8,000 |
| Labs Charges (Every-Year) | Rs. 0 |
| Library Charges (Every-Year) | Rs. 0 |
| Computer Charges ( Every-Year) | Rs. 0 |
| Total | Rs. 334,000 |
Admissions Requirements
1. Academic Qualifications
- Education Matric Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) with minimum 45% marks OR F.Sc Pre-Medical.
- Age limit : 14 to 35 Year
Documents Required
- Matric Result Card / Certificate or FSC Pre-Medical
- Student Valid CNIC / B-Form
- Student Photo With Blue BackGround
- Student Photo With White BackGround
- Valid Domicile
- Matric Board Departmental Verification