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Student Handbook : Honours : Program Group : CG33

CG33 - Graduate Diploma of Midwifery

Program at a glance
Duration 1.5 years full time (3 terms)  
Availability/Campus Contact Domestic - External
International - External
Courses/Units of Credit 6 courses/48 units of credit (equivalent to full time study)
How to Apply

Domestic students - direct to the University - ONLINE

International students - direct to the University - ONLINE

Note: Applicants should consider a maternity service provider they wish to be their primary practicum/work placement. Please contact the Program Head for further information

Entry Requirements

Applications can be registered nurses or/ registered midwives seeking to update their knowledge and skills.

 

Note: Students seeking a Return to Practice program would enrol in the Graduate Diploma of Midwifery (CG33) and apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) into the program (subject to specific Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA) special requirements).

Professional Accreditation

Please note: This program is currently subject to accreditation.

 

Please note:  Specific criteria and education standards are required by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) and the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council (ANMC) in order to become registered and practice as a midwife in Australia.

 

Please see the 'More Details' page for Minimum Clinical Experiences for Midwifery Registration Requirements.

 

Please refer to the following links for more details:

NMBA Requirements

ANMC Midwifery Education Requirements

 

Upon successful completion of the program, students make an application for registration as a midwife to the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA). 

Residential School

There are compulsory 5-day residential schools (Mackay or Noosa) conducted prior to the commencement of each of the three (3) terms of study. See the Residential Schools for more information.

Practicum/Work placement

A minimum of 1000 clinical midwifery practice hours are required over the eighteen (18) months of the program.  Note:  Additional hours will be required to meet midwifery 'continuity of care' experiences.

 

Practical midwifery experience will be undertaken at one primary clinical maternity provider site. Prospective students need to be aware that additional or specified clinical practice experience may be required to meet program hours and registration requirements and this may involve relocation/travel and associated personal costs.

 

Please see the 'More Details' page for information on Minimum Clinical Hours.

 

Prospective students are advised to review the ANMC Midwifery Education Requirements as per 'Professional Accreditation' for more details.

Exit Awards not applicable
Interim Awards not applicable
Post Nominal GradDipMid 
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CRICOS Codes

CQUniversity has a three term year. Each term is of 12 weeks duration, commencing in February, July and November.
Applications are accepted throughout the year depending on program availability. For more information contact CQUniversity.

Domestic students - phone 13CQUni (132786) or enquire: Admissions

International students - phone +61 7 4930 9000 or email international-enquiries@cqu.edu.au

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