Midwifery as a Profession | Federation University

MIDGD6202 Midwifery as a Profession

This unit explores the professional identity, scope of practice and contemporary context of midwifery, underpinned by the principles of woman-centred care. Students will examine the role of the midwife in providing care for women, infants and families from diverse and vulnerable backgrounds, including those affected by perinatal and infant mental health challenges and family violence, across a range of practice settings. The unit includes a clinical placement component that provides opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge in contemporary midwifery practice environments. The midwifery scope of practice will be explored in detail, underpinned by professional codes, standards and legislative frameworks. To gain an understanding of the midwifery profession, students will review the historical development of midwifery in Australia and globally and use this foundation to explore the future of the profession, maternity services reform, and the evolving role of the midwife in supporting the health and wellbeing of women, infants and families.

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).

2027 contribution amount* $614
2027 grandfathered contribution amount^ $614

^ 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. Find our more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule.

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. Find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule.

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