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Graduate Diploma of Midwifery

Course code: 1240 + Course abbreviation: GradDipMid + Total credit points required: 48 + 4 semesters part-time

Study mode and course location

Multimode (Gippsland)

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.

The course includes three 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.

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.

Course structure

Students will be required to undertake four core units.

Core units

  • MID9001 Woman midwife partnerships
  • MID9002 Extending midwifery partnerships
  • MID9003 Midwifery and maternity in context
  • MID9004 Becoming a midwife

Assessment

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

Contact details

Inquiries

Administrative Officer (Postgraduate)
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Monash University
Gippsland campus
Northways Road
Churchill, Victoria 3842
Australia

Telephone: +61 3 9902 6441
Fax: +61 3 9902 6527

Website: www.med.monash.edu.au/nursing/postgraduate/courseinfo/mid.html

Course coordinator

Ms Maureen Miles

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