Re: [ozmidwifery] How do you deal with your fustrations - courses?
So Andrea, if the cert 4 isn't being offered through B.I do you know of, or can you recommend a teaching course (ie. how to teach the teacher) suitable for midwives to undertake? I have seen a few around but look to me to be more doula focused/orientated. Or maybe there is a university that you are aware of that has a basic nurse educator course...? I am looking for something that will give me adequate skills to go ahead with active birth classes and other classes :) Blessings, Rachael GentleBirth Pregnancy and Birth Education Rachael Austin Midwife and Independent Childbirth Educator Ph: (07) 49 931 213 Fax: (07) 49 931 341 Mob: 0419750 780 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.gentlebirth.com.au Let us support one another, not just in philosophy but in action, for the sake of freedom for all women to choose exactly how and by whom, if by anyone, our bodies will be handled. Linda Hessel - Original Message - 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
Re: [ozmidwifery] How do you deal with your fustrations - courses?
Hi and thanks Alesa, I have just looked up the CBE course from www.birthinternational.com it seems ok... though probably a bit basic? Will look into it a bit further anyway! :) Kindness, Rachael GentleBirth Pregnancy and Birth Education Rachael Austin Midwife and Independent Childbirth Educator Ph: (07) 49 931 213 Fax: (07) 49 931 341 Mob: 0419750 780 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.gentlebirth.com.au Let us support one another, not just in philosophy but in action, for the sake of freedom for all women to choose exactly how and by whom, if by anyone, our bodies will be handled. Linda Hessel - Original Message - From: Alesa Koziol [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Saturday, March 17, 2007 10:14 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] How do you deal with your fustrations - courses? Hi Rachael If you are particularly seeking a Cert IV in assessment and training most TAFE colleges around the country offer this course Cheers Alesa Alesa Koziol Clinical Midwifery Educator Melbourne - Original Message - From: Rachael Austin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Saturday, March 17, 2007 10:48 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] How do you deal with your fustrations - courses? So Andrea, if the cert 4 isn't being offered through B.I do you know of, or can you recommend a teaching course (ie. how to teach the teacher) suitable for midwives to undertake? I have seen a few around but look to me to be more doula focused/orientated. Or maybe there is a university that you are aware of that has a basic nurse educator course...? I am looking for something that will give me adequate skills to go ahead with active birth classes and other classes :) Blessings, Rachael GentleBirth Pregnancy and Birth Education Rachael Austin Midwife and Independent Childbirth Educator Ph: (07) 49 931 213 Fax: (07) 49 931 341 Mob: 0419750 780 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.gentlebirth.com.au Let us support one another, not just in philosophy but in action, for the sake of freedom for all women to choose exactly how and by whom, if by anyone, our bodies will be handled. Linda Hessel - Original Message - 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
