Graduate Diploma of Midwifery CQ48
Program at a glance
| Duration: | 1 year full-time, 1.5 years part-time |
| Mode & Location: | external |
| Courses/Units of Credit: | 6 courses/48 units of credit |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Arts, Health & Sciences |
| Entry: | direct (more info) |
| Accreditation: | Graduates are accredited by the Queensland Nursing Council (QNC) for endorsement to practice as a midwife. |
| Residential School: | A residential school is conducted at the commencement of Midwifery Practice A and Midwifery Practice B. |
| Practicum/Work placement: | 1032 hours of clinical practice |
| Exit awards: | not applicable |
| Interim awards: | not applicable |
| Contact: | Program Advisor on 07 4930 9862 or email ahs-program2@cqu.edu.au |
| International students: | not applicable |
| CRICOS program codes: | not applicable |
Program aim
The aim of this program is to prepare a midwife with the ability to provide woman centred care through demonstration of competent practice consistent with the Australian College of Midwives Incorporated (ACMI) competencies and code of ethics.
Program objectives
- discuss the historical and contemporary issues in health care and women's health which affect midwifery and its practice;
- recognise and enact the roles and responsibilities of midwife in the provision of health care;
- assess a woman's needs, facilitate the process of decision making for a woman and her family and respect their decisions regarding childbirth;
- utilise childbirth, health care education and counselling practices to support women, families and community groups;
- recognise abnormalities as they arise and work with health care professionals, consulting and referring as necessary when a woman's or neonate's need for care exceeds the competencies of the midwife;
- undertake all aspects preconception, pregnancy, labour, birth and postpartum care for women with normal pregnancies;
- provide safe and competent midwifery care directed by evidence-based practice;
- provide care and support to women during the birthing process by assuming the professional role of the midwife;
- recognise the responsibility and accountability for their ongoing professional development;
- practise midwifery within the current legislation, common law duties and their own scope of competence.
Program structure
Pre-endorsement students (6 courses)
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.
Students must complete:
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| NURS21152 | Evidence Based Practice |
| MDWF20001 | Professional Midwifery Studies |
| MDWF20002 | Care of the Well Childbearing Woman |
| MDWF20003 | Midwifery Practice A |
| MDWF20004 | The Challenges of Midwifery Care |
| MDWF20005 | Midwifery Practice B |
Post-endorsement students (6 courses)
Students must complete:
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| OCHS21027 | Special Topics in Health |
| HLTH20028 | Philosophy & Bioethics |
| MDWF20001 | Professional Midwifery Studies |
| NURS21152 | Evidence Based Practice |
| 2 electives | |
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Entry
All applicants must be registered nurses, and their eligibility for the program will be assessed on a case by case basis.