Program Overview

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Graduate Certificate in Midwifery Diagnostics and Prescribing

The Graduate Certificate in Midwifery Diagnostics and Prescribing is designed for Australian Registered Midwives looking to extend their scope of practice. This course provides detailed specialized knowledge and skills required to undertake midwifery diagnostics and prescribing, including the ordering and interpreting of investigative tests for childbearing women, as well as the safe and effective prescribing of scheduled medicines for clients.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate Award.

Course Code

L90

Entry Requirements

• ECU admission and English language requirements apply.
• See Course Entry for further information.

Admissions

ECU admission profile

Fees

• Commonwealth supported - estimated 1st year indicative fee AUD $2,400
• See Fees and Scholarships for further information.

Duration

0.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent See Course Details for further information.

Availability & Campus

Location | Semester 1 | Semester 2
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City Campus | |
Joondalup | |
South West | |
Sri Lanka | |
Online | FT PT | FT PT

• FT = Full-time study
• PT = Part-time study

Course Entry

Admission requirements for this course include:

• Academic Admission requirements (Band 6)
  • Bachelor degree; or
  • Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.
• English Language requirements (Band 5)
  • IELTS Academic with a minimum overall score of 7.0 and a minimum score of 7.0 in each of the three components of listening, reading, and speaking, and a minimum score of 6.5 in the writing component.
  • Occupational English Test (OET) with a minimum score of B in each of the three components of listening, reading, and speaking), and a minimum score of C+ in the writing component from any profession specific OET.
  • Pearson English Test (PTE) Academic with a minimum overall score of 66 and a minimum score of 66 in each of the three communicative skills of listening, reading, and speaking, and a minimum score of 56 in the communicative skill of writing.
  • TOEFL iBT or Cambridge C1 Advanced or Cambridge C2 Proficiency (refer to the School of Nursing and Midwifery Band 5 English Proficiency Band requirements for details).

Course Details

Semester Availability

• Semester 1: Study full-time Online
• Semester 1: Study part-time Online
• Semester 2: Study full-time Online
• Semester 2: Study part-time Online

Course Structure

Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points
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MIT5202| Screening and Diagnostics in Midwifery| 30
MIT5203| Pharmacology and Prescribing for Midwives| 30

Course Notes

Important Course Notes

• Registration: Graduates of this course will be eligible to apply to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) for endorsement as a midwife prescriber of scheduled medicines.
• Course Learning Outcomes:
  1. Detail the specialized knowledge and skills required to undertake midwifery diagnostics and prescriber practice.
  2. Initiate, plan, implement, and evaluate diagnostic and prescribing methods.
  3. Critically evaluate midwifery prescribing ideas.
  4. Make independent professional judgments to communicate complex midwifery prescribing and diagnostics information.

Professional Recognition

This course is accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC).

Fees and Scholarships

Fees

• AUD $2,400 - Commonwealth supported estimated 1st year indicative fee

Scholarships

ECU has a scholarship program that provides many opportunities each year to students undertaking studies.

Career Opportunities

As a graduate of this course, you can expect to find employment in major hospitals, community clinics, and specialized midwifery clinics or venture into private practice. Possible future job titles include Endorsed Midwife.