Integrated Short Course – Physiological Childbirth
Health Studies
A course by
Ara Institute of Canterbury
A short course approved by the Midwifery Council of New Zealand for qualified midwives seeking to return to practice or update theoretical knowledge of physiological childbirth, including pregnancy, labour, birth and postnatal care.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
It will take a total of 6 months
This course requires 4 hours per week
Core skills this course teaches
Discuss essential components of midwifery care
Discuss essential components of antenatal, labour, birth, and postnatal care using midwifery decision points and evidence for practice, including screening options and routine testing for women and identifying deviation from the norm.
Provide evidence-informed care
Identify and provide evidence-informed care tailored to the woman's needs during pregnancy, labour, birth, and postnatal period.
Understand normal physiological and psychological adaptation
What You're Signing Up For
This integrated short course is designed for qualified midwives who have not practiced for 5-10 years and need to update their theoretical knowledge of pregnancy, physiological birth, and the postnatal period, or for current New Zealand midwives seeking to refresh their knowledge. Approved by the Midwifery Council of New Zealand and comprising 100 learning hours, the course covers competencies required for entry to the Register of Midwives and involves completion within 26 weeks from enrolment. Assessment is through an online exam.
Course Content
- Physiological and psychological adaptation in pregnancy, birth, and postnatal period
- Antenatal, labour, birth, and postnatal care (midwifery decision points, evidence for practice, screening options, and routine testing)
- Identifying and providing evidence-informed care for women during pregnancy, labour, birth, and postnatal period
- Midwife's role in professional standards, competencies, and legal issues
What you need to know first
Qualified midwife who has not practiced for 5-10 years
OR New Zealand midwife with an Annual Practicing Certificate (APC) wishing to update knowledge
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Health
Midwifery
Maternal and child health
Future employment opportunities might be
Return to midwifery practice
Maintain Annual Practicing Certificate (APC) for New Zealand midwives
Support transition back into maternal and child health sectors