Your Course
The 18-month Higher Diploma in Midwifery is for registered nurses who wish to pursue a career in midwifery. The programme builds on students prior professional, academic and personal experiences. Following successful completion of the programme, students are competent to fulfil the role of the midwife as outlined by the International Confederation of Midwives and are eligible to apply to register as a midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland.
Nursing - Midwifery
Entry requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements
Applicants must be registered on the General Division of the Register of Nurses maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (Registered General Nurse). A minimum of six months general nursing post-registration experience is required. Students must meet the normal minimal educational requirements for admission.
Duration
18 months, full-time.
Careers or further progression
Career Opportunities
Graduates have found employment in the health services, and in private hospitals and clinics.
Further enquiries
Anne Fallon
T: +353 91 495 601
E: anne.fallon@nuigalway.ie
www.hse.ie/eng/staff/jobs/Nursing/NRS0495.html
Subjects taught
Modules: Application of the Biological Sciences to Midwifery; Normal Midwifery Care I & II; Using Research in Midwifery Practice; Social Sciences (Sociology and Psychology); Care of the Woman at Risk I & II; Clinical Practice I & II; Practice Assessment; The Neonate Requiring Special Care; Issues in Midwifery Practice and Womens Health.
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Comment
3 GOOD REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE
1. Placements: this is an 18-month programme comprising 26 weeks of theoretical input organised in study blocks through the programme at NUI Galway, with clinical practice placements at University Hospital Galway.
2. Flexible learning: modules are delivered in a variety of ways including classroom learning, clinical skills-based learning and blended learning.
3. In all theory modules, there is an emphasis on exploring the relevance of the content to practice, providing students with an opportunity to integrate theory and practice.