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Bachelor of MidwiferyCourse code: 3562 ~ Course abbreviation: BMid ~ Total credit points required: 144 ~ 3 years full-time ~ Managing faculty: Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences Study mode and course locationOn-campus (Peninsula - F/T only) Course descriptionThe 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. Course objectivesOn completion of this course, graduates will be expected to: practice competently and confidently at a beginning level in a variety of maternity settings; practice which is evidence-informed; reflect attitudes which are congruent with the philosophy of valuing women, women-centred care, and woman-midwife partnership; work both as a primary carer and in collaboration with other healthcare professionals in providing comprehensive care through women's reproductive life; and achieve employment in a variety of maternity care settings. Special requirementsPolice Checks and Working with Children ChecksOrganisations that host clinical and community placements require students to have current Police and Working with Children checks regarding their suitability to undertake such placements. All enrolled and prospective students are advised that they will be required to obtain Police and Working with Children checks prior to undertaking their course. Working with Children checks are valid for five years and are available free. Police checks must be applied and paid for annually. However, in some community partnered programs there may be a requirement to have a police check renewed every six months. Drug Administration PolicyStudents 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. Clinical expensesStudents are responsible for all travel and accommodation expenses during clinical placement. Uniforms and accessories are required for clinical placements and students will be notified regarding purchase arrangements upon commencement. Vaccination PolicyIt is required that students obtain proof of relevant vaccinations prior to clinical placements. Arrangements regarding serological screening and vaccination will be organised with the campus nurse on commencement. Course structureThe clinical practice component of the course makes up approximately fifty percent 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. Students undertaking the Bachelor of Midwifery are selected into the honours degree (see the entry for the Honours degree of Bachelor of Midwifery under `Honours degrees' later in this section of the handbook) at the completion of the second year. From year three, students undertaking the honours degree in midwifery will begin taking research units alongside their remaining midwifery units. Course requirementsThe following course requirements refer to the Bachelor of Midwifery course approved from 2008. Students enrolled prior to 2008 should consult the 2007 handbook for course requirements or the School of Nursing and Midwifery website for a course map. To qualify for the Bachelor of Midwifery from 2008, students must satisfactorily complete the following units: First yearFirst semester
Second semester
Second yearFirst semester
Second semester
Third yearFirst semester
Second semester
Professional recognitionThe 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. Contact detailsVisit http://www.med.monash.edu.au/nursing; email: nursing.enquiries@med.monash.edu.au; telephone: +61 3 9904 4260 |