Graduate Certificate of Midwifery Studies
Charles Darwin University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00300K
The Graduate Certificate of Midwifery Studies is an innovative course that is suitable for midwives wishing to return to study. All units are online. Study is flexible to enable you to study around your personal schedule. Unit coordinators are available by email, phone or face to face online technology. The course presents as a stand-alone certificate or provides an opportunity to complete this degree as a pathway to further study. This course will prepare you to examine and reflect on your midwifery practice. This bespoke course is offered online only and allows you to self-select units offered from the Midwifery and Health fields, giving you the flexibility to customise your individualised program of study selecting units from a range of units to suit your interests. Completion of post graduate education is a necessity for a wide range of career advances such as management, leadership or education roles or academic or research positions. On completion of the Graduate Certificate of Midwifery Studies, you may progress to the Master of Midwifery, with advanced standing of completed studies.
Structure
This 40-credit point course consists of a range of diverse subjects that will appeal to midwives in clinical practice.A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 40 credit points (cp) as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.Unit typeCredit PointsSpecific requirementsSpecialist Electives(3 - 4 units)40cpSpecialist Elective Units totalling 40 credit points selected from the list of available units detailed below.HEA505 Facilitating Clinical LearnersHEA570 Maternal Critical Care: Chronic Conditions (20 credit points) (unit title change 2021)HEA591 Perinatal Mental HealthHEA594 Working in Communities for Child and Family HealthMID510 Enhancing Psychological Birth in Midwifery Practice (not available in 2021)MID511 Examination of the NewbornMID512 Women, Gender and HealthMID513 Midwifery Therapeutics 40cpTotal Credit PointsStudents who commenced in or after 2013The grade of "PC" cannot be counted towards a Graduate Certificate AQF Level 8 course award. Students should refer to the current Grading Policy and Common Course Rules for further information.
Subjects
- Health and Medicine
Standard entry requirements
Applicants must hold current registration as a registered midwife with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| CDU Online | No |
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