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Master of Midwifery Practice
Edith Cowan University ECU
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00279B
This coursework program prepares Registered Nurses to become competent, confident midwives registered with NMBA.
Designed for
Registered Nurses
Structure
- 9 Units
- 180 Credit Points. Clinical or professional work placement requirement
Subjects
- Midwifery Cultural Studies
- Foundations of Midwifery
- Beginning Midwifery Practice
- Complex Care in Pregnancy, Childbirth and Puerperium
- Evidence Based Practice applied to Midwifery
- plus more
Standard entry requirements
University admission requirements apply. All applicants are required to provide proof of current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (Registered Nurse Division 1), and provide proof of employment as a midwifery student in a maternity hospital, and provide a statement detailing their interest in the midwifery course and the skills they have achieved in nursing to assist midwifery practice, and provide a copy of their resume.
Recognition
Accredited by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Study pathways
Further studies: Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated)
Further information
Non-Standard Timetable: Students should note this course takes two years minimum to complete as the first year is taken part-time and second year full-time. Students complete the first year of the course part-time to enable them to commence their 'continuity of care' clinical experiences, where they meet regularly with women during their pregnancy and perinatal period. The second year of the course is full-time. Students should also note, that five of the units are offered online only. Reporting Obligations: ECU has an obligation to report details of enrolled in this course.
