Non-Award
The Midwifery Screening Diagnostics and Prescribing specialisation is available to study as a graduate certificate and as part of the Master of Advanced Practice. If you're an experienced midwife looking to advance your skills and qualify for endorsement, this specialisation will help you meet the criteria.
Key components include:
As this specialisation is accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council, upon graduation, you'll be eligible to apply to AHPRA for Endorsement. As an endorsed midwife, you can choose to work in the public sector or in private practice.
Successfully qualifying for endorsement means you'll gain access to the Midwifery Practice Insurance Scheme (MPIS), and your services may be covered by some private health funds, including home birth services.
You'll also be able to apply for a Medicare Provider number and Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) Prescriber number, allowing you to provide Medicare rebatable services, including:
Please note, this specialisation is offered as a part-time, one-year online course.