UTS:Health Discover Midwifery Presentation April 2016

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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

WILL I GRADUATE READY TO GO?

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GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES

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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Online

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Library

QUESTIONS?

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