142407 v.2 Postgraduate Diploma in Midwifery

Introduction

This course provides the skills and knowledge required of flexible, competent, beginning clinicians, scholars and change agents becoming leaders of the future. The application of evidence based theory and practice enables graduates to practice midwifery in a variety of settings and in ways which meet contemporary society's demands for family-centre maternity care. Teaching staff encourage students to engage in critical thinking, self-discovery, self direction and life-long learning.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

Eligible for registration in Division One of the Nurses Board of Western Australia, with a bachelors degree in nursing or equivalent. Non-degree Registered Nurses may be admitted with an alternative mode of entry assessment. Recent clinical experience is necessary. International applicants are required to meet University requirements for English competency and be eligible for registration as a registered nurse with the Nurses Board of Western Australia.

Specific Requirements

Applicants for this course should refer to the Communicable Diseases and Criminal Record Screening/Clearance Section of this publication.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

This fee paying course is of one year full-time duration or equivalent part-time. Most units are available via external study.

Course Organisation

Students complete clinical practice in an approved agency. At the end of second semester there are two weeks of continuous clinical practice Applied Midwifery 562 to assist in consolidation of clinical skills.

Professional Recognition

Graduates are eligible to apply for registration as a midwife in Division One of the Nurses Board of Western Australia.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Availability

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.