Course Level
Graduate Certificate
Graduate Certificate in Prescribing for Midwives
The Graduate Certificate in Prescribing for Midwives is designed to meet the educational requirements for midwives seeking endorsement for scheduled medicines with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. You will gain advanced knowledge of diagnostics, interventions and pharmacotherapeutics for the pharmacological management of health conditions within the context of midwifery care. You will be skilled to contribute to women’s and babies’ positive health outcomes, influencing health service delivery at the level of the individual, family and community.
Campus | Duration | Fees | ATAR |
|---|---|---|---|
Online | Online/Off-campus - 1 years | $16,045 | N/A |
Structure
40 units
Subjects
- Introduction to Pharmacotherapeutics and Prescribing for Health Care Professionals
- Pharmacotherapeutics for Midwifery Primary Care
- Advanced Practice: Diagnostics and Interventions
- plus more
Entry requirements
- Applicants must be a Midwife holding current unconditional registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA). All applicants require a minimum of one year's full time (or part time equivalent) relevant experience across the full scope of midwifery practice, or in a specified context of midwifery practice. Work experience can be identified through: a detailed Curriculum Vitae, and a statement of service OR signed letters from employers confirming role, duties and period of employment.
Recognition
Graduates who have the required amount of practice hours may be able to apply for endorsement for scheduled medicines with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. This program is accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council.
Study Pathways
This program also provides an entry pathway into the Master of Midwifery Studies (Primary Care). You will receive credit for the courses you have already completed.