Master of Health (Child and Family Health)
Federation University Australia
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00103D
This course prepares individuals who are both registered nurses and midwives to practice as a Maternal and Child Health (MCH) nurse in community-based settings with advanced nursing skills to work in partnership with families from birth to school age. Coursework from the Graduate Diploma of Health (Child and Family Health Nursing) is delivered throughout the course, focusing on theoretical and professional practice skills. You will undertake a minimum of 300 hours in community-based professional practice placements. Many local government areas across Victoria support your learning, including speciality placements such as early parenting and childcare centres. Applicants need to submit an expression of interest (EOI) to a local government council to secure placement for the duration of the course via the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) website.
Structure
240 credit points over 2 years.
Subjects
- Child and family health assessment, Family and community studies, Working in partnerships with families, Child and family health in community, Infant and child nutrition, Midwifery: evidence based practice, Research Thesis A & B, Electives.
Standard entry requirements
Entry requirements (year 12) Entry requirements (non year 12) Applicants for this stream of the course must be both: An Australian Registered Nurse An Registered Midwife with graduate experience and: Demonstrate recent work experience defined as having worked in nursing or midwifery for a minimum of one year(in each) in the past five years* *To demonstrate work experience, you should provide a CV/Resume listing previous positions and education max 2 pages. Students who have completed a Graduate Diploma of Midwifery may be eligible for advanced standing depending on equivalency. Extra Requirements Extra requirements to be supplied with application: All applicants must complete and submit: 1. Copy/ies of my nursing and midwifery bachelor degree or equivalent 2. Proof of my current AHPRA nursing and midwifery registration3. Curriculum vitae (CV) with evidence of at least 12 months post-graduate experience.
