该学位将为您提供在怀孕，分娩，分娩和产后为妇女提供护理，支持和建议所需的实践技能和知识。我们非常注重理论和实践经验，您将在校园内由我们独特的临床主导，真实的模拟医院和卫生服务中学习很多东西。在这里，您将有机会在现实生活中练习自己的技能，并充满信心地为临床实践做好准备。这种模拟的医院环境完全由执业的注册护士和助产士（临床医生）领导，被称为Horizo​​n医院和卫生服务局（HHHS），是南澳大利亚州唯一的此类环境。然后，您将有机会在注册助产士的监督下，在大都市，地区和农村医院以及卫生服务机构中进行实际临床工
Midwives work at the forefront of pregnancy and reproductive care, working in partnership with women and pregnant people to provide expert care across the childbirth continuum.<br><br>This degree will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to provide expert and equitable family-focused healthcare that considers social, emotional, physical, psychological, cultural, and safety needs.<br><br>Studying at our City East campus, youll do much of your learning in UniSA's clinician-led, on-campus simulated hospital and health service, the Horizon Hospital and Health Service (HHHS).<br><br>Youll also embark on real-world, hands-on clinical placements under the supervision of registered midwives, and be actively involved in a minimum of 30 births across a variety of South Australian industry settings. Your Continuity of Care Experience (CoCE) will have you follow the unique antenatal, labour, birth, and postnatal journeys of 15 women and pregnant people, providing a valuable insight into the full scope of midwifery practice.<br><br>Regional students can study the Bachelor of Midwifery on-campus at our Mount Gambier and Whyalla campuses, allowing you to undertake the majority of your studies and clinical placements locally.<br><br>Further study opportunities to advance your career in midwifery may include a Graduate Certificate in Perinatal Mental Health, Master of Midwifery, or Master of Health Services Management.<br>You'll learn how to expertly provide midwifery care, along with the legal and ethical responsibilities of midwives. You'll also explore the political, socio-cultural, economic and technological influences on midwifery practice today. <br><br>There is a strong focus on theory and practical experience, so much of your learning is done in our clinician-led, simulated hospital environment. Here you'll have the opportunity to practice your skills through real-life scenarios and feel confident and prepared for clinical practice.<br><br>Youll embark on clinical placements across metro, regional and rural hospitals and health services, under the supervision of registered midwives. During these placements youll be actively involved in a minimum of 30 births, and in the pre- and post-birth care of at least 100 women. You'll also follow 15 women through their pregnancy and birth journeys through the Continuity of Care Experience (CoCE).<br><br>All midwifery students will need to complete clinical placements and Continuity of Care experiences in South Australia. They must be completed on a full-time basis, and shift work will be required over a seven-day roster. Due to the on-call nature of 'continuity of care', students may be required to carry these out over more than one study period.