MIDWIFERY EDUCATION PROGRAMMES
St George’s Maternity Unit is an approved education provider authorised by the Midwifery Council of New Zealand 2005.
The following courses will be offered to midwives who are participating in the recertificaton programme as directed by the Midwifery Council.
Further information regarding the compulsory and elective components of the programme can be accessed from the Midwifery Council, or view on their website www.midwiferycouncil.org.nz
For enquiries contact:
Margaret McGowan – Manager of Obstetrics ph 03 355 9102
Email: margaret.mcgowan@stgeorges.org.nz
Technical skills workshop – Compulsory Education
A two-day programme that covers the components outlined by Midwifery Council for the recertificaton programme for registered midwives. This course can be completed as two single one-day sessions, or concurrently over a two-day period. It is required that each midwife undertakes this course once during a three-year period.
Experienced midwives will facilitate this course.
Enjoy a small group setting with opportunity for discussion, reflection and practical training.
Topics covered during the period 2008
• Postnatal assessment of women to six weeks
• Newborn assessment to six weeks
• Handover to well-child service at 4-6 weeks
• Perineal suturing and repair
• Intravenous cannulation– focus on hydration in labour and management of PPH
• Shoulder dystocia
• Undiagnosed breech
Cost: $330 two day course or $165 per day - if you believe you are eligible for a discounted amount, please phone Margaret McGowan –Obstetric Manager on 355 9102 for confirmation).
Breastfeeding Workshop – Compulsory Education
A one day programme, approved by the Midwifery Council to update on evidence-based guidelines of breastfeeding management.
Cost: $50
2008 Thursday 13 November 2008
Adult CPR (Level 4) - Compulsory education - cost $20
Adult Cardiopulmonary resuscitation based on the Level Four NZ Resuscitation Council Guidelines
Session time: 2 hrs
Class size: 8
Instructor ratio: 1-4 participants
Instructors Qualifications: NZRC Level 6 instructor – St Georges Hospital NZRC level 6 certified staff member.
Classes conducted twice monthly, please phone Maternity Unit for dates and times (03 355 9102)
Breastfeeding Workshop – Elective Education
10 pts per full day session
Cost $50 per day for LMC midwives - Booking essential
Breastfeeding update - "New" anatomy & practice implications, breast milk composition, immunology, obesity and breastfeeding, breast cancer and breastfeeding.
Expressing update - Physiology, milk ejection reflex issues, risk factors for lactation challenges, helpful strategies, medications and breastfeeding.
Attachment, physiology, biology, birth and breastfeeding - principles of attachment, mother-baby separation, bio-behavioural regulators, oxytocin responses, skin-to-skin care and remedial mothering.
Birth intervention and potential effects on breastfeeding - contemporary birthing practices, lactation and breastfeeding. Short term feeding interventions.
Challenges to breastfeeding - clinical scenarios, discussion, case studies, group work.
International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk substitutes and subsequent, relevant WHA resolutions - historical and contemporary look at the Code and the current global and NZ situation.
To register for these courses, please complete the Application Form and forward to St George’s Maternity Department.
TECHNICAL SKILLS WORKSHOPS 2009
First two-day session
Wednesday 06 May
Thursday 07 May
Second two-day session
Wednesday 19 August
Thursday 20 August
Third two-day session Tuesday 13 October
Wednesday 14 October
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Midwifery Education Programmes
Courses offered to midwives who are participating in the recertification programme as directed by the Midwifery Council.
Maternity Main Page
Midwifery Education Programmes
Application Form
At St George's
YOU get the choice
You choose your own Lead Maternity Carer.
You choose your meals from the menu provided. We can also cater for special dietary requirements.
You choose if you want to stay on for more rest as a paying patient, after you are clinically fit for discharge.
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