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Bachelor of Science (Nursing) / Bachelor of Science (Midwifery)

This comprehensive course is unique in WA, preparing graduates for flexible career options in dynamic healthcare settings.

The course offers an innovative and broad study approach, with graduates ready for beginning level practice in both midwifery and nursing. It provides students with the knowledge and skills to deliver high quality care within the healthcare environment.

Clinical or professional work placement requirement

Students are required to complete both nursing and midwifery clinical practicums. Students are required to successfully complete 840 hours of nursing clinical practice hours and a further 640 hours midwifery clinical practice hours. Students are also required to follow ten women throughout their pregnancy journey, accumulating a further 200 hours of midwifery clinical placement hours. Placements are undertaken with a range of clinical partners as full-time clinical placements.

Attendance requirements

Students will undertake clinical practicum during the hours laid down by their host clinical agency. These full-time clinical blocks may occur at times outside the identified semester weeks. Additionally, pre-identified clinical practicum periods may change with minimal notice to students due to circumstances outside the control of the School. There is an 'on call' component to this course. It is a requirement in Australia that midwifery students provide Continuity of Care to ten women throughout the course of their studies; this includes being on call to attend them when they give birth.

Clearances and/or Risk Management Protocols Required

To be eligible to undertake clinical practice and fulfill their duty of care, students are required to complete risk management protocols on commencement of the course, and carry out amendments in subsequent semesters as appropriate. Risk management protocols include, but are not restricted to: International students on temporary visas are required to provide a Certificate of International Police Clearance where possible Certificate of National Police Clearance Department of Health (WA) Criminal Screening Current Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), initial certification required plus annual renewal of certification courses available via ECU provider Current Manual Handling Certification, initial certification required plus annual renewal of certification, courses available via ECU provider Current Neonatal Resuscitation (NNR), initial certification required plus annual renewal of certification courses available via ECU provider Evidence of immunisation status as per the Australian Immunisation Handbook, more information at www.mmunisationhandbook.health.gov.au including immunity to Hepatitis B Tuberculosis screening (Evidence of QuantiFERON or Mantoux Test) MRSA clearance if worked in, or been admitted to, a health facility outside of Western Australia in the 12 months prior to enrolment Working with Children Check (Bluecard mendotry).

Registration

Students will need to graduate to be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia is required to practice in the profession.