Course code: 3562 + Course abbreviation: BMid + Total credit points required: 144 + 3 years full-time
On-campus (Peninsula)
The course offers an innovative curriculum that is sensitive to the changing educational needs of midwives, the health care industry and the community. It aims to prepare a competent midwife who can work in a variety of maternity settings to the full capacity of the internationally defined role and scope of practice of the midwife.
All applicants must apply through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC), 40 Park Street South Melbourne, Victoria 3205, Australia, telephone 1300 364 133, infoline 1902 241 114.
Organisations which host clinical placements may require students to have obtained a police check regarding their suitability to undertake such placements. All enrolled and prospective students are advised that they may be required to obtain and pay for a police check prior to undertaking the clinical placements in their course.
Students should be aware of their legal position regarding the administration and storage of drugs. In addition, it is the policy of the campus that where drugs are required to be checked by two people prior to administration under the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Act 1981 (Victoria), and Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Regulations, 1995; the student and supervisor (clinical teacher or registered nurse) are considered as one person. Students should be aware of the drug administration policy relevant to the particular year of study.
Students
are responsible for all arrangements and expenses related to travel and
accommodation during clinical placement.
Uniforms and accessories are required for clinical placements and students will
be notified regarding purchase arrangements upon commencement.
It is required that students obtain relevant vaccinations prior to clinical placements. Arrangements regarding serological screening and vaccination will be organised with the campus nurse on commencement.
The
clinical practice component of the course makes up 50% of the Bachelor of
Midwifery, providing students with the opportunity to apply theory to practice
under supervision. Students will be exposed during clinical practice to a wide
variety of health agencies throughout Victoria.
In years two and three, clinical practice in midwifery units will involve
students working a supernumerary 16 to 24 hours per week. Students will be
rostered to work a mix of day, evening, weekend and night shifts. Attendance on
clinical placement is mandatory for the clinical component of each unit.
Clinical make-up for time missed will be arranged in consultation with the
clinical coordinator on receipt of a medical certificate.
Students who do not achieve a satisfactory result in their knowledge and skill
level will be denied access to the clinical placement linked to the theory and
practice units involved.
A student may be withdrawn from a clinical practicum if required skills and
knowledge are deemed unsafe, or on other grounds deemed appropriate by the head
of school.
To qualify for the Bachelor of Midwifery, students must satisfactorily complete the following units:
The Bachelor of Midwifery will be awarded on completion of the course and will lead to eligibility for registration with restricted practice (division 1) with the Nurses Board of Victoria.
Telephone:
+61 3 9904 4260
Email: nursing.enquiries@med.monash.edu.au
Web: http://www.med.monash.edu.au/nursing
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