Mother and Infant Care for Enrolled Nurses
Mater Education in partnership with Mater Mothers’ Hospitals now offers the opportunity for Enrolled Nurses (ENs) to increase their skills and knowledge to care for new mothers and babies in the midwifery care environment.
Participants will learn:
- anatomy and physiology of the reproductive system
- anatomy and physiology of the breast and lactogenesis
- physiological changes to the neonate
- care of the newborn
- complications of the newborn
- postnatal care of women
- complications in the postnatal period.
Who should attend?
The post-graduate program is designed for enrolled nurses who are currently working in healthcare or midwifery led care, who would like to develop their knowledge and skills as an EN in the midwifery environment.
Course information
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Self-directed theoretical learning (approx. 16 hours)
You will be given access to online materials and resources to conduct all theoretical learning. This can be studies at your own pace, however it must be completed prior to the practical workshops.Assessment: Written workbook (must complete prior to practical workshops)
Practical learning
To consolidate your theoretical learning, you will attend a two-day workshop to practice your skills in simulation and complete competency assessments before undertaking clinical placement.
Assessment: Simulation of caring for a mother and neonate (assessed in final workshop)
Clinical placement
You will then undertake 80 hours of supervised clinical placement in Mater Mothers' Hospital during the applicable period.Assessment: Clinical placement workbook and 80 hours of full-time clinical placement
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Duration
- Theoretical learning - 16 hours (must be completed prior to workshops)
- Practical workshops - two days
- Clinical placement - 80 hours during placement period (dates TBC)
Cost
$1 600 (incl. GST)Cancellation and refund policy
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Qualifications
Applicants are selected via criteria relating to previous Diploma of Nursing learning and current work experience. Evidence of previously completed Diploma of Nursing qualification must be submitted as part of the application process.
Application processTo apply, complete the application form below.
All applicants will be screened via an interview process and will be required to submit and/or complete the following:
- National Australian Federal Police Check: Health workers and students must comply with Employment Screening using Criminal Record Checks Policy Directive PD2005_552
- Immunisation records
- Identification with current photo (drivers licence or passport)
- Must provide evidence of recency in First Aid or CPR
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