Course Guide - Edith Cowan University

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF MIDWIFERY
Course Code U33
Course Code V19
The Postgraduate Diploma of Midwifery prepares competent,
confident beginning midwife practitioners for the challenge of
contemporary midwifery practice. Graduates meet the Australian
College of Midwives' Competency Standards as well as the
requirements for registration as a midwife in Division One of the
register of the Nurses Board of Western Australia.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
A Bachelor of Nursing or its equivalent is required for admission.
Applicants who do not meet this criterion may be admitted to the
course following the submission of a professional portfolio.
Applicants must be eligibile for registration as a nurse in Division
One of the register of the Nurses Board of Western Australia.
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Churchlands Campus.
It is expected that the School of Nursing, Midwifery and
Postgraduate Medicine will be located at the Joondalup campus
from semester 2, 2007.
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time mode.
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following mode of delivery -
Campus-Based.
Students require access to a computer and modem for use of
online resources.
COURSE STRUCTURE
The Postgraduate Diploma of Midwifery is a twelve month
course, which combines intensive periods of theoretical study
with extensive clinical practice. During the 42 week course,
students must be employed for three to five days per week in one
of ECU's partner hospitals.
Semester 1
MID5101 Contemporary Issues in Midwifery 1 20
MIT5101 Midwifery Theory 1 20
MIP5101 Midwifery Practice 1 20
Semester 2
MID5201 Midwifery Issues 2: Project 20
MIT5201 Midwifery Theory 2 20
MIP5201 Midwifery Practice 2 20
Successful completion of the course constitutes Year One of the
Master of Midwifery by Coursework degree.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Entrants are required to hold a minimum of a Bachelor of Nursing
degree or an acceptable equivalent, be currently registered with
the Nurses Board of Western Australia (or Australian State
equivalent) and have a minimum of one year post-registration
experience or equivalent.
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Churchlands Campus.
It is expected that the School of Nursing, Midwifery and
Postgraduate Medicine will be located at the Joondalup campus
from semester 2, 2007.
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following modes of delivery -
Campus-Based, Online, and Print-Based.
Most units are available in the external mode. The two mental
health practicum units are available in the internal mode or
external mode by negotiation with the course coordinator.
During 2006, print based materials will be replaced by online
course delivery. Students require access to a computer and modem
for use of online resources.
COURSE STRUCTURE
The course is comprised of four core units and two elective units
with a total credit point value of 120.
STAGE 1
CORE UNITS
NNS5105 Contemporary Issues in Mental Health Care 20
NSP5110 Mental Health Nursing Practice 1 20
ELECTIVE UNITS:
Select one unit from the list below:
NNS5102 Interpersonal Relationships in the Therapeutic 20
Setting (recommended if applicant has no prior
experience of Mental Health Nursing)
CMH5102 Mental Health Assessment and Management 20
NFS5101 Forensic Mental Health Nursing 20
STAGE 2
CORE UNITS
NSP5210 Mental Health Nursing Practice 2 20
NST5148 Independent Study 20
ELECTIVE UNITS
Select one unit from the list below:
MMP5101 Evidence Based Practice (recommended) 20
RES5102 Research Preparation: Qualitative Approaches 20
RES5103 Research Preparation: Quantitative Research
Methods
20
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF NURSING
(MENTAL HEALTH)
Course Code 728
Course Code 699
The aim of the Post Graduate Diploma of Nursing (Mental
Health) is to provide the opportunity for registered nurses to
develop the knowledge, skill and clinical competencies required
to deliver mental health nursing care, and gain eligibility to
register with the Nurses Board of WA on Division 1 of the
Register as a Registered Mental Health Nurse.
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