Pharmacology and diagnostics for midwives

MIDBM2001 Pharmacology and diagnostics for midwives

This midwifery unit will provide the fundamental knowledge required of midwives, detailed by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) Standard for Endorsement for Scheduled Medicines for Midwives within the Australian health system. The focus of this unit will be on the Australian regulatory, legal and competency frameworks which govern midwifery prescribing and diagnostic practice. Further, students will focus on assessment and clinical history taking required to inform a medication and care plan, clinical investigations, and interpretation. This unit of study will include essential elements related to pharmacology to inform rationale for midwifery prescribing choices as they apply to the continuum of pregnancy, birth, postpartum and the neonatal period. Woman centered communication skills, interdisciplinary consultation and referral pathways will be advanced, with a focus on the principles of informed consent and legal requirements for written prescription.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).

2025 contribution amount* $578
2025 grandfathered contribution amount^ $578

^ If you are a continuing student who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.

* For Psychology and Social Work bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

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