Hi Again Andrea,
I know you are working hard to get this course finished, but I have a few
questions (I hope that is OK?). Is there any where online where I can find
out more about the certificate IV in childbirth education? Is the course
locked into university semester timetables or can it be started at any time?
Kind Regards,
Rachael
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From: "Andrea Robertson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au>
Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2007 4:25 PM
Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] How do you deal with your fustrations - courses?
Hello Rachael,
As the provider of the Graduate Diploma in Childbirth Education I can
confirm that it is no longer being offered. However, all is not lost!
Birth International is the only Registered Training Organisation (an
Australian Government Accredited training provider) in this field, and we
are acutely aware that there needs to be a course that will provide
educators, both those already working in this area and those wanting to
set up programs, with a recognised qualification.
At present we are working on a Certificate IV in Childbirth Education,
which we expect to launch around mid year. This will be a program of
around 350 hours of study, with attendance at a 4 day workshop and an
exam. For those with midwifery qualifications, there will be a number of
exemptions that will enable the Course to be completed in a few months
rather than the nominal year it will take those starting from scratch with
no other health related qualifications. It will take less time and cost
less money than the Grad Dip, yet incorporate all of the basic skills that
the longer course has offered.
As soon as we have the details finalised, and the proposed course
registered with VETAB, we will be able to begin taking students. I would
anticipate the first workshop to be scheduled for around August, 2007. I
will make an announcement on this list when the details are on the website
and registrations are open.
I hope that you do decide to follow your plan to become involved in
prenatal education. I am convinced that with better skills and background
knowledge parents will be better able to make those important decisions
that will determine the outcome of their birth. I am also convinced that
educators need training to be able to assist parents develop those skills,
and offering a series of lectures (in the style of most classes) is
neither appropriate educational practise or effective in terms of
achieving its goals. Quality training is the answer, plus plenty of
practise, and we hope to be playing a role in both.
Good luck with your future plans,
Andrea
At 03:33 PM 11/01/2007, you wrote:
I'm emailing again because I don't think the email I wrote yesterday went
through? At least I didn't get it on my computer.
To help me deal with my frustrations, so to speak, I am contemplating
doing some more study so that I can do some independent antenatal
education. I would love some advice and guidance from the wise ladies/men
on this list please. A bit of history about me. I live rurally and have
a 6 week oldbaby and a 3y.o, and I am tandem breastfeeding them. I would
prefer something that I could study from home, but am prepared to travel
if necessary. I have found these courses, but would like to know what
else is available, so that I can enrol in the best or most suitable course
for me at this stage in my life. As far as I'm aware there is no one who
does independent childbirth education in any form in this district or
surrounding districts, so I'd have potential to start a business, at least
one that is child friendly and I can pick and choose my own hours..oh and
no one staff politics!. Like many of you have said working in a hospital
setting no longer appeals to me whatsoever. I'd love to work with a MIPP
to gain experience as I've only not long graduated my GD of midwifery, but
there is no one around this area as I said before., so to make the most of
my suitation i think this is a good idea...So tell me what courses are
there avaibable, what courses/studies have you done? These are the ones
I've looked into.
Graduate Diploma in Childbirth Education (not available as far as I'm
aware)
Master of Midwifery.
Hypnobirthing Practitioner training
Calmbirthing practitioner training
ICEA: CBE course
Bradely Method
ABA community educator course
IBLCE lactaion course
Natural Birth Education & Research Center: G.D (or G.C) of natural birth
Infant Massage Instructor training
Over time I would love to do a number of these to cater to the wide and
varying needs of childbearing women and their families. But for now, I'd
love to hear some advice and recommendations from you! PLEASE!!
TIA,
Rachael
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