Program Overview

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Midwifery Screening, Diagnostics and Prescribing Specialisation

Overview

The Midwifery Screening Diagnostics and Prescribing specialisation is available to study as a graduate certificate and as part of the Master of Advanced Practice. If you’re an experienced midwife looking to advance your skills and qualify for endorsement, this specialisation will help you meet the criteria.

Key Components

• Developing your understanding of screening, diagnostic and pharmacological procedures
• Qualifying for accreditation by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council
• Completing a “Preparation for Endorsement” unit to help you apply to AHPRA for Endorsement

Benefits

• Eligibility to apply to AHPRA for Endorsement
• Access to the Midwifery Practice Insurance Scheme (MPIS)
• Coverage by some private health funds, including home birth services
• Ability to apply for a Medicare Provider number and Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) Prescriber number
• Provision of Medicare rebatable services, including:
  • Labour and birth care in a hospital
  • Antenatal and postnatal appointments
  • Ordering ultrasound scans and pathology tests required in pregnancy and early parenthood
  • Prescribing medicines for mothers and infants as per midwifery scope of practice or local regulations
  • Referring women to an obstetrician if required

Course Details

• Course code: SPPC-MWSDP
• Credit: 100
• Study load: Part-time, one-year online course
• Qualification: Midwifery Screening Diagnostics and Prescribing Specialisation (M AdvPrc)

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• 12 May 2025

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