Graduate Certificate in Midwifery

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Mode icon
Mode
On campus or online
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus, Online
Duration icon
Duration
0.5 year(s) full-time
Program code icon
Program code
GCMID
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Study as
Full time or part time
Fees
Indicative annual fees
Commonwealth supported
Non-tuition fees
SATAC code icon
SATAC code
AGC141
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Prerequisite
N/A
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Assumed knowledge
N/A

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfill any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

A completed bachelor degree (AQF level 7) or higher from a recognised higher education institution in the field of Midwifery; AND

Hold or be eligible to hold registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).

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Note:

This degree can be studied mostly online, but in-person participation is mandatory for certain core courses, workshops and clinical placements.

Please note that entry requirements for this degree are provisional and subject to change.

Degree Structure: Graduate Certificate in Midwifery

Program code: GCMID

Complete 24 units comprising:

  • 24 units for Electives

Study plan

A study plan sets out the courses you will need to complete and the recommended timing for each one. This will help to guide your enrolment in each study period, alongside any additional information provided below. If you have received a personalised plan or alternative advice from your Program Director, please refer to that guidance in the first instance, or seek help from your Program Director or Student Assist if you are unsure.

Enrolment information

Find details about the rules and notes that apply to your program, along with other essential information required for successful enrolment. Supplementary supporting resources may also be provided where applicable.

Courses

Listed here are all the courses that contribute to your program, including elective options that can be chosen. These courses come together to form your study plan. Courses fall into different categories, each of which have specific unit values that need to be met under the program rules.

What courses you'll study

Complete 24 units comprising:

  • 24 units for Electives

Electives description

A flexible course choice within your degree.

Complete 24 units comprising:

  • 24 units from Program electives

Course name Course code Units
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Course name
Primary Health Care
Course code
NURS5023
Units
12
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Course name
Perinatal Mental Health for Health Professionals
Course code
NURS5030
Units
12
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Course name
Best Practice in Adolescent Mental Health
Course code
NURS5032
Units
12
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Course name
Foundations of Teaching and Learning in Health Education
Course code
NURS5038
Units
12
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Course name
Implementing Teaching and Learning in Health Education
Course code
NURS5039
Units
12
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Course name
Leadership and Management in Nursing and Midwifery
Course code
NURS5062
Units
12
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Course name
Perioperative Nursing
Course code
NURS5066
Units
12
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Course name
Introduction to High Acuity Nursing and Midwifery
Course code
NURS5067
Units
12
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Course name
Prescribing for clinicians
Course code
NURS5103
Units
6
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Course name
Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Clinical Practice
Course code
NURS5105
Units
12
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Course name
Infection Prevention and Control in Practice
Course code
NURS5106
Units
12
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Course name
Advanced Lactation and Breastfeeding
Course code
NURS5108
Units
6
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Course name
Maternal, Child and Family Health
Course code
NURS5109
Units
12
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Course name
Women’s Sexual and Reproductive Health
Course code
NURS5110
Units
6
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Course name
Decision-Making for Midwifery and Nursing Practice
Course code
NURS5171
Units
12
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Course name
Advanced Health Assessment, Diagnostics and Investigations
Course code
NURS6904
Units
12
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Course name
Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Nursing Practice
Course code
NURS6905
Units
12

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School of Nursing and Midwifery

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