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Postgraduate handbook 2005 - Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

Graduate Diploma of Midwifery

Course code: 1240

Course description

This course is designed to prepare students with the theoretical and practical knowledge and skills necessary to practise midwifery in a multidisciplinary context. Skills for evaluating evidence for best midwifery practice, as well as for development of self, others and the profession, are also features of this preparation. Students are exposed to a wide variety of perspectives and environments in order to help them develop the ability to think critically about the role of the midwife in the maternity care setting. The course is accredited by the Nurses Board of Victoria.

Entry requirements

Applicants would normally have a degree in nursing or a related discipline; registration with the Nurses Board of Victoria (Division 1 or eligible for registration); and at least one year of professional clinical experience. Special entry may be available. Clinical support must be secured at participating hospitals prior to commencing course.

Course structure

Students will be required to undertake four core units over two years of part-time, multimode delivery. The course includes four one-week on-campus study schools, held at the Gippsland campus. The use of online and off-campus delivery enables them to undertake further employment. Students are employed part-time in maternity at participating hospitals across regional, rural and metropolitan Victoria.

Core units

Assessment

Assessment includes examinations, case-studies, class presentations and written assignments.

Inquiries

Administrative Officer (Postgraduate)
School of Nursing & Midwifery
Monash University
Gippsland campus
Northways Road
Churchill, Victoria 3842
Australia
Telephone: + 61 3 9902 6441
Fax: +61 3 9902 6527

Administrative Officer (Postgraduate)
School of Nursing & Midwifery
Monash University
Peninsula campus
McMahons Road
Frankston, Victoria 3199
Australia
Telephone: +61 3 9904 4156
Fax: +61 3 9904 4655
Website: http://www.med.monash.edu.au/nursing/postgraduate/

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