Inherent requirements are the academic and other requirements of a course that all students must meet to achieve the course learning outcomes, and the knowledge, abilities, skills and qualities students will need to have in order to achieve them. Please visit our inherent requirements page for more general information about them.
The following information is specific to the Graduate Diploma of Midwifery.
Effective verbal communication, in English, is an essential requirement to provide safe delivery of practice.
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Effective non-verbal communication is fundamental to midwifery and needs to be respectful, clear, attentive, empathetic and non-judgmental.
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The following non-verbal communications skills are essential in midwifery practice:
Effective written communication, in English, is a fundamental midwifery responsibility with professional and legal ramifications.
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Introduction
Midwifery requires skills to live, learn and work in a society where communication and access to information is increasingly through digital technologies.
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Justification
The ability to access and use technology, and adapt to technological changes is essential in midwifery toL
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The Graduate Diploma of Midwifery requires the ability to understand and effectively apply various financial skills.
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VISUAL
Introduction
Adequate visual acuity is required to provide safe and effective midwifery practice.
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AUDITORY
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Auditory ability is required to provide safe and effective midwifery practice.
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TACTILE
Introduction
Sufficient tactile ability is required to perform competent and safe midwifery practice.
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GROSS MOTOR
Introduction
Midwifery involves physical demands and requires gross motor function.
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FINE MOTOR
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Midwifery is a profession that requires manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
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Adjustments
Adjustments should facilitate functional effectiveness, safety to self and others and a capacity to provide appropriate practice.
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Midwifery practice requires both physical and mental performance at a consistent and sustained level. Behavioural stability is required to function and adapt effectively and sensitively in this role.
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KNOWLEDGE AND THINKING SKILLS
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Consistent knowledge and effective cognitive skills must be demonstrated to provide safe and competent midwifery practice.
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LITERACY (LANGUAGE)
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Competent literacy skills are essential to provide safe and effective delivery of practice.
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NUMERACY
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Competent and accurate numeracy skills are essential for safe and effective practice.
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