Master of Midwifery CF45

The structure of the initial 12 - 18 months of the program is the same as the Graduate Diploma of Midwifery.

Students are then required to complete courses in research methodologies, health statistics and epidemiology, and write and present a dissertation in relation to midwifery theory and/or practice which has been approved by the course coordinator.

Entry

All applicants must be registered nurses, and their eligibility for the course will be assessed on a case by case basis.

International students are expected to comply with English language requirements and be registered as a general nurse in Queensland.

Program Objectives

On completion of the program students will be able to:

• discuss contemporary issues in health care and women's health which affect the practice of midwifery;
• assess the woman's needs and resources to provide information for individual decision-making in a supportive environment;
• utilise childbirth in healthcare education and counselling practises for women, families and community groups;
• empower women and their families to facilitate decision-making and respecting their decision regarding childbirth;
• undertake all aspects of antenatal care for women with normal pregnancies;
• recognise abnormalities as they arise and work with other health professionals, consulting and referring as necessary when the woman's need for care exceeds the competencies of the midwife;
• provide safe care to the woman and her foetus/newborn utilising evidence-based midwifery practice;
• implement continuity of care and support to women during normal labour and conduct deliveries;
• participate and assist in research to continuously evaluate the quality of effectiveness of midwifery care;
• demonstrate responsibility and accountability for their own professional development;
• practise midwifery within the prescribed legal boundaries and their own scope of competence.

Program Structure

To satisfy the requirements of the award, students must complete nine courses or 80 units of credit as outlined below.

Pre-endorsement Students

1032 hours of clinical practice is conducted in a variety of approved clinical areas including hospitals and community settings. Clinical practice will be arranged at approved hospitals.

Student must complete:

Code	Course
HLTH20028	Philosophy & Bioethics
MDWF20001	Professional Midwifery Studies
MDWF20002	The Childbearing Family
MDWF20003	Midwifery Practice A
MDWF20004	The Childbearing Family at Risk
MDWF20005	Midwifery Practice B

(Students may exit with the Graduate Diploma of Midwifery at this point.) To complete the Master of Midwifery, students must complete the following courses:

Code	Course
HLPB20003	Health Statistics & Epidemiology
HMSC20031	Research Methodologies
NURS20147	Research Project

Post-endorsement

Student must complete:

Code	Course
NURS20130	Special Topics in Health
HLTH20028	Philosophy & Bioethics
HLPB20003	Health Statistics & Epidemiology
HMSC20031	Research Methodologies
MDWF20001	Professional Midwifery Studies
NURS20135	Directed Study
NURS20147	Research Project
	2 electives