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1 Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences School of Clinical Sciences Midwifery Study Options Certificate in Health Science in Midwifery Diploma in Health Science in Midwifery Master of Health Practice in Midwifery Master of Health Science September 2015

2 Table of Contents Why choose the AUT midwifery postgraduate programme.. 2 Overview of our programmes. 3 Pathways of Study.. 4 Entry to programmes 9 Admission. 11 Contacts. 12 Decision Points.. 13 Programme Information. 14 Overview of Midwifery Papers.. 16 Overview of Health Professional Education and Leadership and Management Papers 17 Overview of Core Papers 18 Optional papers 19 1

3 Advancing midwifery Understanding the quest Thinking beyond today, into possibilities of tomorrow Why choose the AUT postgraduate programme? AUT has the only university midwifery department north of Waikato. We offer our degrees and qualifications on AUT's North Shore and South campuses, and at satellite centres in Northland and Taranaki. We maintain close links with Lead Maternity Carer Midwives (LMC), hospital midwives, managers and midwifery clients who offer advice and feedback. Expertise from our Centre for Midwifery and Women's Health Research informs continual improvement in our undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research. Who can study midwifery at postgraduate level? programmes in midwifery are open to all registered midwives. The midwifery papers within the AUT health programmes provide midwives with woman- and family-centered education that is applied and practice orientated. The programmes encourage midwives to critically analyse and develop midwifery practice and expertise. Our midwifery programmes draw on the University s teaching and research expertise in the midwifery, interdisciplinary health, education, and social policy disciplines. The majority of our papers are offered online so you can complete your study from wherever you live, and while you are working. Students, provided they meet the entry requirements, can enter postgraduate programmes at the postgraduate certificate, postgraduate diploma or master's levels outlined below. Research interests and associations Centre for Midwifery and Women's Health Research The centre is the research arm of the School of Midwifery and is guided by an external advisory group. We are committed to building partnerships, knowledge and skills through education and research in order to improve the quality and provision of care for women and families. Interdisciplinary Trauma Research Unit The unit s staff and students undertake research that is aimed at gaining an understanding of the human experience of trauma 2

4 Overview of our programmes The Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences offers a range of postgraduate qualifications that you can study to advance your career or help start a new one. study at AUT can be research focused, coursework based, or a combination of both with opportunity to pursue research in your chosen area or specialisation. We offer postgraduate study options accommodating both full-time and part-time students, with some papers featuring flexible learning options which may include online, block course or distance learning. certificate (1 semester full-time or 2 diploma (1 year full-time or 3 Masters (2 years full-time or 5 PhD Or Professional doctorate Progressing through postgraduate qualifications Our postgraduate programmes are designed to allow easy transition from postgraduate certificate right through to our masters degrees, and then onto our doctoral degrees. Below is an example how you can progress your studies. To graduate with a postgraduate certificate, students must successfully complete 60 points from their chosen specialisation, subject to satisfying prerequisite requirements. To graduate with a postgraduate diploma, students must successfully complete 120 points from their chosen specialisation or have completed a postgraduate certificate, subject to satisfying prerequisite requirements. To graduate with masters, a student must have successfully completed the relevant postgraduate diploma, subject to satisfying prerequisite requirements. certificate diploma Masters 60 points 120 points 180 or 240 points If you wish to progress your studies, you can transfer your points to a postgraduate diploma After successful completion of approved papers totaling 120 points you are awarded a postgraduate diploma The 120 points from your postgraduate diploma qualifies you to apply for entry to a master s degree Above is a summary only. For a comprehensive overview of AUT s qualifications, please refer to the AUT University Calendar. 3

5 Pathways of study 4

6 Personal Post Graduate Study Plan Name: Kleo Midwife -Midwifery pathway -example only certificate (1 semester full-time or 2 diploma (1 year full-time or 3 Masters (2 years full-time or 5 PhD Or Professional doctorate Masters of Health Practice MIWW802 Midwifery Care for Women with hypertensive conditions Practice Reality Practice Project or Papers MIDW 801 Physiological Childbirth for Midwifery Practice Childbirth Constructed Masters of Health Science MIDW 805 Assessment of Fetal Wellbeing for Midwifery practice / Research Paper Thesis MIDW807 Expanding Intrapartum Care / Qualitative or Quantitative Research Exit with qualification 5

7 Personal Post Graduate Study Plan Name: Cleo Midwife -Health Professional Education papers -example only certificate (1 semester full-time or 2 diploma (1 year full-time or 3 Masters (2 years full-time or 5 PhD Or Professional doctorate Masters of Health Practice Learning and Assessment in health professional education 30 points Practice Reality Practice Project or Papers Clinical Teaching and Learning (30 points) Childbirth Constructed or Health Professional Education Project Masters of Health Science / Research Paper Thesis / Qualitative or Quantitative Research Exit with qualification 6

8 Personal Post Graduate Study Plan Name: Kleoo Midwife -Leadership and Management papers -example only certificate (1 semester full-time or 2 diploma (1 year full-time or 3 Masters (2 years full-time or 5 PhD Or Professional doctorate Masters of Health Practice Leadership and Management Practice Reality Practice Project or Papers Leadership and Management II Childbirth Constructed Masters of Health Science MIDW803 Midwifery Care for Women with Obesity and Diabetes / Research Paper Thesis MIDW805 Assessment of Fetal well being in Midwifery practice *may do all leadership and management papers / Qualitative or Quantitative Research Exit with qualification 7

9 Personal Post Graduate Study Plan Name: Cleoo Midwife -Maori Health papers - example only certificate (1 semester full-time or 2 diploma (1 year full-time or 3 Masters (2 years full-time or 5 PhD Or Professional doctorate Masters of Health Practice Maori Healthcare practice (30 points) Practice Reality Practice Project or Papers Maori Health Research Practice (15 points) Childbirth Constructed (explore other options) Masters of Health Science Effective Supervision in Maori health (15 points) / Research Paper Thesis / Qualitative or Quantitative Research Exit with qualification 8

10 Entry to programmes POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN HEALTH SCIENCE PgCertHSc Code AK3484 Points 60 Duration Maximum of 2 years Venue Start dates North Shore Campus (some papers may be available at South campus and online) Feb/March Semester One July Semester Two Minimum Entry requirements: An applicant must have completed the following or equivalent: a) Bachelor of Health Science; or b) Graduate Diploma in Health Science; or c) Relevant professional practice or experience in a related health field equivalent to a bachelors degree. Other entry requirements: Provide evidence of current professional practice. POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN HEALTH SCIENCE PgDipHSC Code AK3487 Points 120 Duration Maximum of 3 years Venue North Shore Campus (some papers may be available at South campus and online) Start dates Feb/March Semester One July Semester Two Minimum Entry requirements: An applicant must have completed the following or equivalent: a) Bachelor of Health Science (Nursing); or or b) Graduate Diploma in Health Science; c) Relevant professional practice or experience in a related health field equivalent to a bachelors degree. Other entry requirements: Provide evidence of current professional practice. 9

11 MHSC MASTER OF HEALTH SCIENCE Code Points 240 Duration Venue Start dates AK3485 Maximum of 5 years North Shore Campus (some papers may be available at South campus and online) Feb/March Semester One July Semester Two Minimum Entry requirements: An applicant must have completed 1 of the following with a B grade average or higher, or equivalent: a) Bachelor of Health Science ; or b) Graduate Diploma in Health Science; Other entry requirements: Provide evidence of having completed an acceptable undergraduate research paper or equivalent. An applicant may be asked to provide evidence of current professional practice. MHP MASTER OF HEALTH PRACTICE Code Points 180 Duration Venue AK3733 Maximum of 4 years North Shore Campus (some papers may be available at South campus and online) Start dates Feb/March Semester One July Semester Two Minimum Entry requirements: An applicant must have completed 1 of the following with a B grade average or higher, or equivalent: a) Relevant Bachelor degree; b) Relevant graduate Diploma; c) Relevant professional qualification AND d) At least three years of relevant professional experience Other entry requirements: May be required to complete prerequisite papers in chosen subject area. May be asked to provide evidence of current professional practice. 10

12 Admission Section 1 General Admission Requirements The general admission requirement for programmes is that the applicant shall be deemed capable of achieving the standards required for that qualification. 1.2 In accordance with Clause 1.1 above, an applicant shall provide evidence acceptable to the University of their meeting the University entry criteria for the qualification. 1.3 The Vice-Chancellor has the right to refuse admission to any person applying for a programme who is deemed unsuitable under the provisions of the Education Act 1989 Section 224 (13). 1.4 Applicants for admission to a programme must provide evidence acceptable to the University of their competence in English or Mäori. 1.5 An applicant shall be deemed competent in English for admission purposes if at least one of the following is satisfied: the applicant has an NCEA qualification or equivalent, including the literacy requirements as appropriate to individual programmes the applicant has an appropriate qualification from a country where the main language of instruction and assessment for that qualification was English the applicant performs to a satisfactory standard in an approved English language test as prescribed in Schedule 1 of these regulations the applicant provides other evidence acceptable to the board of studies of competence in both written and spoken English. Notwithstanding Clause 1.5 above, the University will not accept responsibility for an academic failure attributable to a student s lack of competence in English The board of studies determines which evidence of English competence it accepts under 1.5 where an applicant is able to present evidence under more than one category of English language competence. 1.8 Clause 1.5 above does not apply to programmes which have as their objective(s) the teaching of general English language. 1.9 All applicants are required to indicate whether they are applying to study as either a domestic 2 or international student and are required to provide proof of their status as prescribed in Part 3, Section 5, Clause 5.3 of these regulations A domestic applicant who has not reached the age of 16 years by the first day of the semester for which admission is sought will not be eligible to be admitted to the University without a School Exemption Certificate from the Ministry of Education (for admission into full-time study) or a letter from the secondary school principal (for admission into part-time study). Section 2 Admission into Programmes 2.1 An applicant who wishes to enrol in a course of study leading towards a postgraduate qualification must satisfy the requirements specified in the relevant Standard Qualification Regulations in Part 9 of these regulations as well as any specific programme requirements. Standard Qualification Regulations can be found on 11

13 For enrolment enquiries, please contact: New enrolments Stephanie Gregory Administrator Phone: ext Returning re-enrolment Leanne Meikle-Bevan Programme Administrator Phone: ext For Midwifery postgraduate enquiries, please contact: Head of Discipline - Midwifery Judith McAra-Couper Phone: ext jmcaraco@aut.ac.nz Associate Head of Andrea Gilkison Phone: ext agilkiso@aut.ac.nz How to apply: You must apply directly to AUT University for enrolment in the programme and papers. APPLY online For most up-to-date health and environmental sciences programme information visit our website: 12

14 s STUDY OR NOT What scope and choices do I have? Who do I talk to? Where do I get funding? Time to study? Make inquiries Meet people Discuss your options Check out pathways/courses/ papers Apply early papers may have closing dates Complete application form and supply relevant documentation Submit your application You will get an acknowledgement and we assess your application You will accept or decline our offer of a place Choosing to Study at AUT Check out the AUT website Sometimes it is useful to meet with the Head or leader of a paper pathway to discuss your options and intentions certificate Need to meet 60 points that include any compulsory/ core and specialty papers Entry Criteria: as per AUT Calendar: Part 3; Sections 1 / 4/ 5 Requirement for the applicant to be deemed capable of achieving the standards required for that qualification; For certificate / diploma - must meet any admission requirements to the relevant programme Continue study YES NO Graduate PGCert Diploma Masters HSc (240 points) MPH (180points) Need to meet 120 points that include any compulsory/ core and specialty papers. Will include at least one research paper Entry Criteria: as per AUT Calendar: Part 3; Sections 1 / 4/ 5 Requirement for the applicant to be deemed capable of achieving the standards required for that qualification; For certificate / diploma - must meet any admission requirements to the relevant programme Entry Criteria: as per AUT Calendar: Part 3; Sections 1 / 4/ 5 Requirement for the applicant to be deemed capable of achieving the standards required for that qualification; For certificate / diploma - must meet any admission requirements to the relevant programme Meet a B grade average Continue study YES NO Continue study YES Graduate PGDip Graduate Masters NO PhD or Prof Doctorate 13

15 Programme Information Advance your knowledge and stay at the forefront of the profession with AUT s Midwifery programme. Study at AUT means you can enroll in Masters of Health Practice (180 points) or Health Science (240 points). You begin your journey by enrolling in the Certificate or Diploma Certificate - 60 points Diploma points You then carry onto Thesis of 120 Points or a Practice Project or dissertation of 60 points You then have your Masters in Health Practice or Health Science Please discuss with Midwifery lecturer your pathway to getting your Masters. The following Midwifery and Core papers are available for enrolment to start your journey to getting your postgraduate certificate/diploma and Masters. Early enrolment is strongly recommended to secure your place. Midwifery Papers Semester 1 dates: 29 February June 2016 Semester 1 Papers MIDW801 Physiological Childbirth for Midwifery Practice MIDW802 Midwifery Care for Women with Hypertensive Conditions MIDW804 Complexities in Midwifery Practice MIDW806 Assessment of Maternal Wellbeing for Midwifery Practice MIDW808 The Newborn Baby MIDW809 Developing Midwifery Practice MIDW811 Elective Midwifery Practicum (15 points) Entirely Online Paper (15 points) Entirely Online Paper (15 points) Entirely Online Paper (15points) Entirely Online Paper (15 points) Entirely Online Paper (15 points) Entirely Online Paper (15 points) Entirely Online Paper with Placements Semester 2 dates: 18 July November 2016 Semester 2 Papers MIDW803 Midwifery Care for Women with Obesity and Diabetes (15 points) Entirely Online Paper MIDW805 Assessment of Fetal Wellbeing for Midwifery Practice (15 points) Entirely Online Paper MIDW807 Expanding Intrapartum Practice (15 points) Entirely Online Paper MIDW811 Elective Midwifery Practicum (15 points) Entirely Online Paper with Placements Childbirth Constructed ** (15 points) Entirely Online Paper Paper Not Offered in Developing Midwifery Practice II (15 points) Entirely Online Paper Existing students who need 7.5 points to complete the Certificate in Health Sciences, please contact your programme leader. 14

16 Core Papers Semester 1 dates: 29 February June 2016 Semester 2 dates: 18 July November 2016 Semester 1 Semester Critical Inquiry for Evidence Based Practice (15 points) Integrative Research (15 points) Blended delivery (online + on campus) Blended delivery (online + on campus) Integrative Research (15 points) Blended delivery (online + on campus) Practice Reality (15 points) Entirely Online Paper Quantitative Research II (15 points) Distance and On Campus delivery options Qualitative Research II (15 points) On Campus **Core and Compulsory Paper for Diploma in Health Science in Midwifery Health Professional Practice (15 points) Blended delivery (online + on campus) Practice Reality (15 points) Blended delivery (online + on campus) Quantitative Research II (15 points) Distance and On Campus delivery options Qualitative Research II (15 points) On Campus STRUCTURE OF POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE AND DIPLOMA certificate 60 POINTS Diploma 120 points Includes ONE of the following: Includes: Childbirth Constructed MIDW801 Physiological Childbirth for Midwifery Practice Includes either: Practice Reality (15 points), or MIDW802 Midwifery Care for Women with Hypertensive Health Professional Practice Conditions MIDW807 Expanding Intrapartum Practice PLUS three other 15 point papers Includes at least 1 15 point research paper from this list: Critical Inquiry for Evidence Based Practice Integrative Research Quantitative Research II Qualitative Research II A further 75 points from the above midwifery papers, and some electives available e.g. Health professional education, Maori Health, Pasifika studies HWNZ Funding Health Workforce New Zealand funding is available for postgraduate midwifery study. To apply for funding for Study in Midwifery, please send applications for funding directly to the New Zealand College of Midwives (NZCOM). Visit for a funding application form. Alison Eddy is the contact at NZCOM for enquiries. Health Workforce New Zealand Study Grant Post graduate Midwifery 15

17 Overview of Midwifery papers Physiological Childbirth for Midwifery Practice: MIDW801 (15pts) This paper expands and synthesizes knowledge of physiology of pregnancy and childbirth with supportive midwifery practice. Midwifery Care for Women with Hypertensive Conditions: MIDW802 (15pts) This paper expands and synthesizes knowledge of hypertension and pre-eclampsia in pregnancy and childbirth in relation to Midwifery Practice. Midwifery Care for Women with Obesity and Diabetes: MIDW803 (15pts) This paper expands and synthesizes knowledge of diabetes and obesity in pregnancy and childbirth in relation to midwifery practice. Complexities in Midwifery Practice: MIDW804 (15pts) This paper critically analyses midwifery practice in complex maternity care contexts. Assessment of Fetal Wellbeing for Midwifery Practice: MIDW805 (15pts) This paper expands midwifery expertise in relation to assessment of fetal growth and wellbeing through examination, critique and reflection on the literature and research and its application to midwifery practice. Assessment of Maternal Wellbeing for Midwifery Practice: MIDW806 (15pts) This paper expands midwifery expertise in relation to maternal wellbeing through examination, critique and reflection on the literature and research and its application to midwifery practice. Expanding Intrapartum Midwifery Practice: MIDW807 (15pts) This paper expands midwifery expertise in relation to maternal and fetal wellbeing and progress intrapartum through synthesis of literature and research and its application to midwifery practice. Newborn Baby: MIDW808 (15pts) This paper expands midwifery expertise in relation to assessment and examination of the newborn through examination, critique and reflection on the literature and research and its application to midwifery practice. Developing Midwifery Practice: MIDW809 (15pts) This paper develops expertise in midwifery preceptorship and mentorship, in using professional judgement, in assessing and developing competence. Midwifery Practicum in Complex Contexts: MIDW810 (15pts) This paper develops midwifery expertise for women requiring complex maternity care / in complex contexts. Complex care / contexts are critiqued and practice is developed. Elective Midwifery Practicum: MIDW811 (15pts) This paper develops midwifery expertise for women in approved practicum context. Practicum context is critiqued and own midwifery practice development is critically examined. Childbirth Constructed: (15pts) This paper explores, challenges and synthesizes midwifery knowledge by critical review of philosophical, evidence and practice perspectives that informs the midwifery body of knowledge. 16

18 Overview of Health Professional Education papers Clinical Teaching and Learning: (30pts) Critically analyses clinical teaching and assessment of practice in relation to the chosen discipline, the context and the level of the learner. Explores educational literature to identify best practice for clinical teaching and assessment and examines of the role of the clinical teacher and their place in the health care system. Health Professional Education Project: (15pts) Develops and analyses an educational project for a chosen health discipline or service in an educational or work place context. Analyses the theoretical basis of the education in relation to need and context. Learning and Assessment in Health Professional Education: (30pts) Explores the theoretical basis of learning, teaching and assessment as it applies to health professional education. Analyses the development and evaluation of health education programmes and methods of learning and teaching for both formal education and work place education. Overview of Leadership and Management papers Clinical Governance and Quality: (30pts) Critically explores the system through which health care organisations are accountable for continuously improving the quality of their services and safeguarding high standards of care. Examines environments in which clinical governance is applied and excellence is able to flourish. Health Policy Applied: (15pts) Critically examines the theories and frameworks of policy development and practice. Develops and applies skills in policy analysis and implementation within healthcare. Leadership and Management I: (15pts) Critically examines, in a practical setting, leadership and management as interrelated concepts. Leadership and management attributes are explored and applied to practice to gain an understanding of the core concepts. Leadership & Management II: (15pts) Develops leadership potential through examining leadership attributes applied to leading and managing people as individuals and in teams. Professional Supervision: (30pts) Develops nursing and other health professionals as supervisors in their selected work areas. Identifies personal learning needs in relation to professional supervision of those involved in health care practice. Facilitates the application of enhanced critical analysis skills required of a professional supervisor. Quality Evaluation in Health: (15pts) Examines evaluates and applies quality frameworks and tools relevant to healthcare practice. 17

19 Overview of Core papers Critical Inquiry for Evidence Based Practice: (15pts) Explores the evolution and context of evidence-based practice. Develops advanced skills in accessing, critiquing and synthesizing sources of evidence that underpin clinical practice. Focuses on practice development using an evidence-based framework. Health Professional Practice: (15pts) Critically examines health professional practice from a social, political perspective in relation to the New Zealand health context. Analyses the development and regulation of health disciplines and how these impact on practice. Integrative Research: (15pts) Overviews qualitative and quantitative research methods appropriate for advancing research knowledge across the health care disciplines. Applies a combination of quantitative descriptive methods, including survey research and the use of a statistical analysis package for data analysis in computer labs, and qualitative descriptive methods such as interviewing skills and a variety of analytical approaches. Practice Reality: (15pts) Critically analyses the impact of the practice reality on the experience of the client and the health professional. Brings a variety of philosophical paradigms to the analysis of practice situations. Qualitative Research II: (15pts) Analyses the philosophical and theoretical underpinnings of qualitative methodologies and the application of congruent methods (internal consistency) in relation to issues of rigour, and ethical and socio-cultural-political considerations Quantitative Research II: (15pts) Analyses and synthesises quantitative methodologies and statistical data analysis procedures. Develops research proposals to scientifically evaluate discipline specific health care practices. Thesis / Dissertation: / (60 / 90/ 120pts) Critically evaluates theoretical and research literature from a variety of scientific, scholarly and clinical sources pertinent to a topic. Critically analyses and interprets research data, case studies based on clinical experience during the programme or scholarly literature review and demonstrates application of the research process. Discusses professional practice or a particular health topic or issue in terms of alternative explanations and theories and describes future areas of research. Additional papers: Health Law (15pts) Examines the legal processes, institutions, and systems that govern health care practice and policy. Develops knowledge of health care law by critical analysis of select cases, legislation, and scholarship. Develops legal research skills, critical legal reasoning and advocacy research ability. Health Economics: (15pts) In conjunction with University of Auckland 18

20 Optional papers from other schools may be considered, for example: Health Care Ethics Maori Health Mental Health MindBody Healthcare Rehabilitation 19