The Institute of Midwifery (IOM)
The Institute of Midwifery continues to strengthen its clinical foundation this term, securing affiliations with medical institutions and community health centers. These partnerships are designed to provide student midwives with hands-on Related Learning Experience (RLE).
Midwifery students are assigned to several key departments within the Pagamutan ng Dasmariñas. The rotation placed students at the heart of maternal and emergency care. Within the Emergency Room, students learn to manage acute cases, while the Delivery Room and Operating Room serve as the primary stages for mastering childbirth assistance and surgical protocols.
The IOM curriculum emphasizes that midwifery is as much about community presence as it is about hospital procedures. This semester, students are actively assigned to several key health facilities across the city to broaden their clinical reach. At the City Health Office 1 Lying-In Clinic and Potente Lying-In Clinic, students are honing their skills in specialized maternal care with a specific focus on managing normal spontaneous deliveries in a community setting.
Beyond clinical births, the rotation extends to the Zone 1A Barangay Health Station and San Dionisio Barangay Health Station. In these areas, student midwives engage directly with local families to provide essential primary health service. These affiliations represent the KLD’s commitment to producing healthcare professionals who are not only technically proficient but also deeply rooted in the service of the Dasmariñas community.
The Institute of Nursing (ION)
The Institute of Nursing continues to broaden its network of affiliated health institutions, providing nursing students with a range of Related Learning Experience (RLE) environments. The Institute ensures that its student clinicians gain exposure to diverse patient populations and healthcare settings. These partnerships are essential for students to apply theoretical nursing concepts into actual clinical practice, covering areas from maternal and child health to geriatric and psychiatric care.
At the heart of these rotations is the Pagamutan ng Dasmariñas, which serves as a primary base hospital. Students here engage in rotations across critical departments, including the Emergency Room, Operating Room, Pediatric Ward, and the Outpatient Department (OPD), which handles various medical consultations and diagnostic services. Further clinical training is facilitated through partnerships with other major medical centers such as the General Emilio Aguinaldo Memorial Hospital (GEAMH), Korea-Philippines Friendship Hospital (KPFP), and the Dasmariñas City Medical Center. These high-volume institutions allow students to sharpen their skills in medicine wards, surgery units, and intensive care environments.
Beyond traditional hospital settings, the RLE program emphasizes specialized and community-based healthcare. Students participate in rotations at the Cavite Center for Mental Health (CCMH) for psychiatric nursing and the Dasmariñas City Health Office (CHO) for public health experience. The institute also maintains strong ties with geriatric facilities like the Greenbreeze Home for the Aged, San Jose Balay Alima, and the Father Saturnino Lopez Home Center. These placements provide unique opportunities for students to manage the specific needs of elderly residents, focusing on long-term care and nursing management for the older adult population.
This extensive network of clinical partners, which also includes the Philippine Orthopedic Center (POC) and San Lazaro Hospital, reflects the institution's commitment to producing well-rounded nursing professionals. By rotating through these varied facilities, KLD nursing students are prepared to meet the professional standards of nursing practice and adapt to the evolving demands of the global healthcare landscape. These collaborations remain a foundation of the nursing curriculum, ensuring that every graduate has a solid foundation of hands-on experience before entering the workforce.
