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The midwifery curriculum--preparing beginning or advanced practitioners?

P A Glover1

  • 1School of Nursing, Flinders University of South Australia.

Australian College of Midwives Incorporated Journal
|May 1, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Australian midwifery education is shifting from hospital-based training to university degrees. A study confirms distinct differences between beginning and advanced midwifery practice, highlighting the need for flexible university programs.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing and Health Sciences
  • Medical Education
  • Professional Development

Background:

  • Australian midwifery education has transitioned from hospital-based programs to tertiary-level university studies over the past decade.
  • This transition is ongoing and varies across Australian States/Territories, with some retaining hospital-based courses.
  • A variety of university awards now exist for midwifery education, with curricula often developed by academic staff.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of midwifery education in Australia.
  • To define beginning and advanced midwifery practice through a curriculum development exercise.
  • To identify differences between beginning and advanced midwifery practice.

Main Methods:

  • Overview of the current landscape of midwifery education in Australia.

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  • A small study was conducted to define and differentiate beginning and advanced midwifery practice.
  • Analysis of curriculum development in university midwifery programs.

    • Main Results:

    • Midwifery education in Australia is diverse, with ongoing shifts from hospital-based to university settings.
    • The study identified clear distinctions between the competencies and scope of practice for beginning and advanced midwives.
    • University-developed curricula are common, reflecting academic expertise.

    Conclusions:

    • There is a need for Australian universities to offer flexible, creative, and learner-appropriate midwifery programs.
    • Recognizing the differences between beginning and advanced practice is crucial for curriculum design.
    • The evolution of midwifery education requires adaptable and responsive academic offerings.