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Direct Entry Midwifery Course for UTSYesterdayI attended a meeting at the University of Technology School of Nursing and Midwifery, where we discussed the setting up of the Bachelor of Midwifery at UTS. Representatives of the University of Canberra and Southern Cross University (Lismore) were also there, plus representatives of the Australian College of Midwives, St George Hospital ( a partner with UTS in their Graduate Diploma of Midwifery program) , Independent midwives and intending students. I guess I was there as a “consumer” representative. It was a dynamic and exciting meeting. Jill White, the Dean of the School, and her team, have obviously spent considerable effort in formulating the basic plans for the three year program that incorporates suggestions and feedback from other similar reference group meetings that have been held sporadically over the past 5 years. At last the culmination of these efforts is in sight, and the aim is to have the progam ready to roll as soon as possible after the NSW State Government passes the NSW Nurses and Midwifery Act. Once this legislation is on place (expected by mid year) there will be a mechanism for the registration of midwives that have no nursing background, an essential for B Mid students to practice, and for the University to approve the course. The course will meet the new Accreditation Standards for Bachelor of Midwifery programs that have been established by the Australian College of Midwives. These standards have taken 3 years to develop and will ensure that graduates of all these programs across the country are not only able to meet the full definition of a midwife set by the ICM, but are capable move straight into independent practice, if they wish. This will be a huge step forward for midwifery in Australia. There are a number of hurdles to overcome before the course is underway. Many practical details have to be sorted out, some involving the practical clinical experience that students will need in order to acquire their 40 births and 30 “follow through” experiences with women that form the core of the program. One thing is for sure - there will be no shortage of applicants! To ensure that they know what they are taking on, it was recommended that they only be accepted after interview. With such a shortage of midwives, and the need for quality graduates who can help turn midwifery practice around on a broad scale, it is important that as few as possible drop out. I look forward to further meetings as the nitty gritty of the syllabus is mapped out and overall program is fine tuned. It is a pleasure to be working with such an inspiring group of midwives! Posted by andrea at January 29, 2003 05:46 AM I have been looking for a course like this everywhere is there anything i should do to help improve my chances of getting into this course and do you know when it will be offered Posted by: Andrea on March 29, 2003 09:59 PM Hi There, Posted by: janelle on March 31, 2003 09:06 PM I am 17 years old and I am currently doing year 12 in a rural community. I have had a dream of becoming a Midwife for years now. I have no interest whatsoever in general nursing. This course is exactly what I have been looking for. I would love to have the chance to goin this course once it were underway. Posted by: Lindsey Jade Curran on April 8, 2003 12:50 PM I am 17 years old and I am currently doing year 12 in a rural community. I have had a dream of becoming a Midwife for years now. I have no interest whatsoever in general nursing. This course is exactly what I have been looking for. I would love to have the chance to goin this course once it were underway. Posted by: Lindsey Jade Curran on April 8, 2003 12:51 PM hello Posted by: safdari,faranak on April 14, 2003 07:16 PM I am currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Science - Public Health, First year, and I would love to do Direct Entry Midwifery. I was wondering when it is coming to QLD. I have no desire to be a Nurse, just a Midwife and I would be very grateful for any information you could give me. I believe its a positive step forward for Australia. Thank you. Posted by: Emma-Leigh Hutchison on April 15, 2003 01:20 PM I am currently doing certificate lll Nursing Assistant. I would love to do Direct Entry Midwifery. I live in Australia. I like this profession very much. How can I apply for Direct entry midwifery course. Posted by: Syeda on May 7, 2003 05:06 PM I am an Enrolled Nurse, In Victoria they offer the 3 year Full time Midwifery Course. It is a bonus if you have a Nursing background but you can still apply if you don't. I did my training in Sydney and travelled to Melbourne where I worked on the maternity ward and would love to complete the B Mid course. As I am now back in Sydney I never got the chance to start the course. Posted by: Kylie Labouchardiere on June 9, 2003 07:52 PM Tena kotou katoa, I am enrolled in the Bachelor of Midwifery - Direct Entry at WINTEC Hamilton New Zealand. I am solo raising two children so I study part time but will move to 2nd year full time in 2004. New Zealand is unique with its direct entry level of midwifery education as it is intense focused and demanding. Those who stick with it go on to successful careers in both independant and hospital based settings where we practice as autonomous advocates for women. The institute also leads the world with two streams of education Mainstream and Tihei Mauri Ora for women who identify as Maori or Pacific Islander. I believe this strategy encourages women from a variety of backgrounds experiences and education to enter the profession to ensure the birthing outcomes of all women are enhanced. I hope Australia introduces direct entry by my third year as I am interested in fulfilling my final placement in the Ozzie outback. Ka kite ano. Posted by: Shona Kaio on June 23, 2003 12:33 PM Hi, I am currently studying Child development through Open Learning and hope this will increase my chances of getting a place next year for the Bachelor of Midwifery. I am 31 years old with 3 children. I have always wanted to be a midwife. If anyone can please provide me with any advice on getting into the course - I would be very grateful. Posted by: Rachel Rogers on July 1, 2003 12:02 AM I have heard about this course, but would like to know whick universities will be offering this course? I am from Victoria, Australia. This has been a life long dream, but as you needed a background in nursing i wold not have been able to do this. Please let me know if you hear anything about this course. thank you. Posted by: Sarah on July 25, 2003 12:59 AM Hi Posted by: belinda on September 1, 2003 12:58 AM I too am very interested in Midwifery, yet not really wanting to work in General Nursing. Any info on becoming a midwife without doing nursing would be great!!! Posted by: Laura Bartlett on October 2, 2003 07:50 PM This is a fantastic idea and obvioulsy a common request. Having a course like this will definately increase the numbers of Practicing Midwives. I would like to know where this type of course will be offered and when it will begin. Please send me some information on this ASAP. Posted by: Elizabeth on October 7, 2003 06:03 PM This is a fantastic idea and obvioulsy a common request. Having a course like this will definately increase the numbers of Practicing Midwives. I would like to know where this type of course will be offered and when it will begin. Please send me some information on this ASAP. Posted by: Elizabeth on October 7, 2003 06:05 PM Hi I have no nursing background. I would love to do a course on midwifery and i have no idea where to start how to apply and if i can do it from home p/time f/time. could someone please send me some information on where to start. thanks Posted by: rebecca on October 10, 2003 07:27 PM Hi, I have always been very interested in midwifery and am thinking about enrolling. I have completed a Bachelor of science in podiatry and would be interested to know if there is a midwifery course that I am able to complete part time and externally, as I live in WA. I was also wondering if the period of study would be shorter since I already hold a degree in a health science proffession? Posted by: Amanda on October 14, 2003 01:26 AM Just informing all those that did not know about the recent course in Victoria that offers direct entry into midwifery. The course if offered at VU, monash and ACU. The course is only a 3 year course for qualified midwife only, not nurse as well. I'm doing my first year this year, ver intresting. Posted by: renee on October 17, 2003 11:49 AM Hello, Posted by: Michelle De Pietro on November 11, 2003 12:13 PM I think this a fantastic idea.I have wanted to become a midwife for years and this is just the kick start i need. Posted by: Keliann Thomas on November 18, 2003 11:09 PM I am currently doing my breastfeeding counsellor course with the Australian Breastfeeding Association. 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Posted by: fp292003 on January 21, 2004 02:43 PM I am an enrolled nurse and would love to do the direct entry to midwifery without having to do my RN general. Please let me know if qld or melbourne run the above course Posted by: pamela henry on March 3, 2004 01:45 AM I am 24 years old and five months pregnant with our third child. It is my dream to eventually become a midwife, however with three children, a mortgage and only my husband's income ( I am a full-time mum), I feel that this goal may be very difficult to achieve. I live in Melbourne, Victoria, and would like to know if a direct entry midwifery program is available here, as I am not interested in general nursing. I would be very grateful for any information, including costs, duration, etc. Posted by: J.R on March 23, 2004 11:55 AM Would like information on direct entry midwifery Posted by: pamela henry on April 4, 2004 12:19 AM Hi, I am a enrolled nurse 4th year, and I would like some information on the Direct Entry into Midwifery at UTS. Thanxs dianne Posted by: Dianne Gilbertson on April 19, 2004 10:01 PM I am currently exploring the possibility of becoming a midwife and would like information regarding the direct entry courses available. I am in Queensland and have been lead to believe there is no such course available here. If this is the case, is the UTS course available to study externally in any form and if not, I would love some advice as to the best way to become a qualified midwife in Queensland. Thanks! Posted by: Carrie McLeod on April 28, 2004 10:25 PM Hi there. I am 25years old and have been working in the child care industry for 8 years. I completed year 11 in Mackay and Cert 111 in Children's Services. I am very interested in becoming a Midwife and would like to find out details on increasing my chances to get into uni and the best way to go about it. It certainly would be very convenient to be able to study Bach of Midwifery rather than Nursing to continue Midwifery. It's good to know that others are in the same boat!Thanks Posted by: Kieren Williams on May 14, 2004 10:33 AM Hi there, I would like to know if there is a course for direct entry into midwifery rather than doing nursing. If anyone could help it would be greatly appreciated. Posted by: Deborah Nichol on August 9, 2004 02:03 PM I am an Australian studying in Manchester direct entry midwifery. I am desperate to come home but need to know of universities in queensland to study direct entry midwifery and if possible recognise the work i have already achieved on my degree. PLEASE PLEASE can someone help me. Posted by: maet on August 25, 2004 09:43 PM I am a 30 year old Mum of four gorgeous kids. I am also extremely interested in becoming a midwife through the dirct entry system but am not sure if it will ever become a reality for me. I would like as much information as possible so that I can start preparing myself & my family. Would the Aged care cert 3 be advantageous as I do not have my H.S.c & no nursing background(unless The Flying Doctors, A Country Practice & All Saints count. Posted by: rae Witt on October 5, 2004 04:35 PM Only by accident have i found this site, and i am just so so glad to have landed at this page!! I've read a few of the posts on this site and they reflect my own dreams as well of wanting, yearning to be a midwife- BUT HOW- i am a single mother (based in Victoria) i have 2 beautiful daughters aged 1 and 2 (both emerg. c/sect), i have NO SCIENCE background. I want to find a p/time b/mid course or find another course such as general nursing to get me into b/mid BUT HOW???? HELP PLEASE I NEED ADVICE!!!!!!!!!!ANYONE??? Posted by: JESSE ODGERS on November 17, 2004 08:39 PM Post a comment |
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