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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 An Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann.
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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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.