142407 v.2 Postgraduate Diploma in Midwifery

Introduction

Recipients of the Postgraduate Diploma in Midwifery are eligible to apply for registration as a midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. The application of evidence-based theory and practice enables graduates to practise midwifery in a variety of settings and in ways which meet contemporary society's demands for family-centred maternity care. Students are encouraged to engage in critical thinking, self-discovery, self-direction and lifelong learning.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

Eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, with a bachelor degree in nursing or equivalent. Non-degree registered nurses may be admitted with an alternative mode of entry assessment. Recent clinical experience is necessary.

Specific Requirements

Applicants for this course should refer to the Communicable Diseases and Criminal Record Screening and 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 Commonwealth Supported course is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study. Some units are available via external study.

Course Organisation

This course leads to initial registration as a midwife. Students will be encouraged to engage in critical thinking, self discovery, self-direction and life-long learning. Through a combination of theoretical and practical learning, students will learn to apply evidence-based knowledge and skills in midwifery to provide safe care to both the mother and her baby. Students study legislation and common law affecting midwifery practice and will be prepared to demonstrate the National Competency Standards for the Midwife. To complement theoretical learning, students complete clinical practice in a maternity setting under the supervision of an experienced midwife.Students complete clinical practice in an approved maternity setting.

Professional Recognition

Graduates are eligible to apply for registration as a midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

Career Opportunities

Graduates are eligible to apply for registration as a midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

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.

* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.