Table 1 Training of different SBA cadres in DRC by government ministry

1. Nursing training

A2 nurses (Diploma)

- 10 years of education (6 years of primary and 4 years in secondary)

- 4 years of nursing in nursing schools

1. Nursing training.

A1 nurses (undergraduate degree in nursing)

- A2 nurses or 12 years of education (6 years in primary and 6 years in secondary schools)

- 3 years of nursing in nursing colleges

A0 Nurses (Post graduate degree in nursing)

- A1 nurses

- 2 years of training in nursing for graduate degree

2. Midwifery training

A2 midwives (diploma level)

- 10 years of education (6 years of primary and 4 years in secondary)

- 4 years of midwifery in nursing schools

2. Midwifery training

A1 midwives (undergraduate degree)

- A2 midwives or 12 years of education (6 years in primary and 6 years in secondary schools)

- 3 years of midwifery in nursing colleges

A0 midwives (Post graduate degree)

- A1 midwives

- 2 years of training in midwifery for post graduate degree

3. Physicians training

- 12 years of education (6 years of primary education and 6 years of secondary schools)

- 8 years of medical studies in the faculty of medicine