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Midwife Education

The Following education opportunities at Birthcare Auckland are available to Lead Maternity Carers:-

Education for Auckland Midwives

Breastfeeding Update Workshop for LMC Midwives

Meets Midwifery Council of New Zealand Requirements Or 3 Elective Points

Birthcare is offering this 4 hour workshop.
Topics include Alcohol, smoking, illegal drug abuse and breastfeeding.
Breast expression, positioning, aligning and latching baby.
Common breastfeeding problems.

Venue: Birthcare, Level 1 Education Room

Limited to 12 participants Book early

2012 Dates and Times:
Friday 2nd March 11.00am to 3.00pm
Tuesday 12th June 9.00am to 1.00pm
Wednesday 19th September 11.00am to 3.00pm
Tuesday 4th December 9.00am to 1.00pm

Phone Birthcare for Bookings Ph 3740800
Application forms are available from Birthcare

CPR update

September -Date and time to be advised

Technical Skills Workshop

To be arranged with AUT - Probably 1st week of April - Date and time to be advised

Treaty of Waitangi Cultural update

March - Date and time to be advised

Restraint Minimisation

April - Date and time to be advised

Family Violence

June - Date and time to be advised

 

Short Sharp Sessions

Venue: Education Room - Level 1

Time: 2.00pm 

Dates: (topics to be posted on staff noticeboard when confirmed)

Monday 27th February - Sharon, Julie and maria reporting bak on Vanuatu visit

Tuesday 29th May - (Presenter to be confirmed)  Burnout, report back from Wellington study day

Tuesday 14th August

Tuesday 13th November

 

Case Presentations

Venue: Education Room - Level 1

Time: 2.00pm

Dates: (topics to be posted on staff noticeboard when confirmed)
Tuesday 24th April

Tuesday 17th July

Tuesday 23rd October

 

Obstetric Emergencies

Venue: Education Room - Level 1

Time: 2.00pm

Dates and Topics:
Tuesday 27th March - PPH

Tuesday 19th June  Shoulder Dystocia

Tuesday 11th September - PPH

Tuesday 11th December - Shoulder Dystocia

Noticeboard

There is an LMC Notice-board in the Board Room, directly behind the reception desk. Please look each time you visit BCA for updated or new information.

 

Birthcare Basics 2012

Venue: Education Room - Level 1

Time: 8.00am to 4.00pm

Dates:
Tuesday 14th February
Tuesday 7th August
Tuesday 27th November

Programme:

08.00 - 08.05   Welcome and housekeeping
08.05 - 08.35   H&S update - Linda Edwards
08.35 - 09.50   SUDI prevention - Jenni/Julie
09.50 - 10.05   Fire update - Lynley McEnteer
10.15 - 10.30   State of the "units" - Ann Hanson
10.30 - 10.45   Morning Tea
10.45 - 11.45   Breastfeeding I - Barbara TC
11.45 - 12.15   Breastfeeding II - Barbara TC
12.15 - 13.00   Neopuff training - Annelise Laroche
13.00 - 13.30   Lunch
13.30 - 13.45   Infection Control and Policies update - Lucy Malpas
13.45 - 14.15   Informed Consent - Lynda Williams
14.30 - 15.15   Physio - back care for midwives - Sarah
15.15 - 15.30   Admission procedure and policies - Leslie Monigatti
15.30 - 15.45   Reflection and feedback forms

Birthcare Basics for Housekeeping Staff

Thursday 19th April
Tuesday 9th October

 

Education Schedule for Birthcare Auckland Midwives for 2012

This will be updated throughout the year and the following topics will be covered:

  • Birthcare Basics - 4 dates.
  • Treaty of Waitangi update
  • Restraint minimisation
  • Technical skills (open to LMC's)
  • Adult and neonatal CPR
  • Breastfeeding updates (open to LMC's)
  • Obstetric emergencys - see staff notice board for topics
  • Short sharp sessions (open to LMC's)
  • Case presentations   

Education Workshops at Birthcare Huntly  2012

IV cannulation
Date and Time TBC

Advanced Adult CPR and Pregnant Women Update
Date: TBC
Time:

Infant Resuscitation Update
Date: TBC
Time:

Each session is a seperate complete course. Please do not book for both sessions.
Bookings are essential. 5 places have been allocated to midwives for each session.
Contact Korina Vaughn 07 8287648 or email korina@birthcare.co.nz