uts:health discover midwifery presentation april 2016
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UTS:HEALTHUTS CRICOS PROVIDER CODE: 00099F
UTS BACHELOR OF MIDWIFERY
ROSEMARIE HOGAN
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WHO IS TODAY’S PRESENTER?
> Director of UTS Midwifery Studies.
> Course Coordinator for the Bachelor of Midwifery at UTS.
> Experienced nurse and midwife.
> Worked in Ireland, London and Sydney.
> Has also worked in academia for 20 years in Australia and Ireland.
> Particular interest in curriculum development and building resilience in midwifery students.
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ROSEMARIE HOGAN
WHY CHOOSE HEALTH AT UTS?
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Expert staff, many of whom are renowned international researchers
Global reputation for excellence and preferred partner of industry bodies
World class facilities and brand new research spaces in the heart of Sydney
Rated ERA 5/5 (Well Above World Standard) for nursing, midwifery, sport science and ERA 4/5 (Above World Standard) for public health and health services
Graduate attributes that help you excel in your career and become a future leader
Flexible and supportive environments with teachers who want you to succeed
Rated 20th in the world for nursing and midwifery in the QS World Uni Rankings
NURSING OR MIDWIFERY?
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DECIDING BETWEEN THE TWO
5 years
WHAT IS A MIDWIFE?
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A HEALTH PROFESSIONAL, WHO, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH A WOMAN, PROVIDES SPECIALIST CARE, EDUCATION AND SUPPORT DURING PREGNANCY, BIRTH, POSTNATAL AND THE EARLY PARENTING PERIOD.
> Midwives care for pregnant women before, during and after birth
> Midwives don’t generally care for babies (that’s the job of neonatal and paediatric nurses)
WHAT ARE THE COURSE DETAILS
> Three years full time
> Undergraduate course
> 100% employment rate
> Autumn intake only
> Total intake = 60 students
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THE BACHELOR OF MIDWIFERY
WHAT CAN I GET OUT OF THIS COURSE?
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Students who successfully complete the program are eligible to register with AHPRA and can therefore
practice as a midwife
WHAT CAN I GET OUT OF THIS COURSE?
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CAREER OPTIONS AND SALARIESGraduate Midwife$57,944 to $83,403 plus penalties (Yrs 1 to 8)Clinical Midwife Specialist$84,677 to $96,294 plus penalties (Yrs 1 to 3)Clinical Midwife Consultant$101,785 to $117,114 (grades 1 to 3)Midwifery Unit Manager$102,076 to $112,538 (levels 1 to 3)Clinical Midwife Educator$98,956 to $117,114 (grades 1 to 3)Midwife Practitioner$112,174 to $123,110 plus penalties (Yrs1 to 3)Midwife Manager$101,785 to $168,215 plus penalties (Grades 1-9)Public Health System Nurses’ and Midwives’ (State)
Award, June 2015 Wage Rates
HOW IS THIS COURSE STRUCTURED?
> Taught by midwives who also practice midwifery> At least 10 continuity of care experiences > Four subjects and clinical placement every semester> 1st and 2nd year: 3 - 4 days per week on campus> 3rd year: mostly in practice with four weeks on campus each semester
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MODES OF STUDY
WHAT ARE THE CLASSES LIKE?
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CLASSROOM LEARNING CLINICAL PRACTICE LABS
WHAT ARE THE PLACEMENTS LIKE?
Block placements> Morning shifts start at
7am> Evening shifts finish at
10.30pm
Placements in all areas of midwifery practice:
> Antenatal> Postnatal> Birthing suite> Special Care Nursery > Operating Theatres> Community> Midwifery Group Practice> Birth Centers
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PRACTICE COMPONENTCaseload experience
> Meet with the woman, attend her appointments, labour and birth, and visit her after her birth
> Minimum of 10 women over the three year course
WHAT ARE THE PLACEMENTS LIKE?
Block placements> Royal Hospital for Women> Royal North Shore Hospital> Westmead Hospital> Fairfield Hospital> Campbelltown Hospital> Gosford Hospital> Manly Hospital> Nepean Hospital> Wollongong Hospital> Ramsay Health Private hospitals
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HOSPITALS
HOW DO I APPLY?
School leavers (Year 12)> Assessed solely on
ATAR> 2015 ATAR – 95.35
(FT) > UTS HSC Bonus
Points Scheme
Non-current school leavers
> Competitive entry> Previous academic
qualifications > STAT test> No personal
statements
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APPLICATION PROCESS
WHAT’S IT REALLY LIKE?
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OUR CURRENT STUDENTS: Isabel, Lucy and Nesrine
WHAT SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE?
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STUDENT SUPPORT AND SERVICES
Student Centre
Higher Education
Language & Presentation
Support (HELPS)
Timetable Planner
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Library
QUESTIONS?
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