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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

10 Elective Points given for Workshop and completed Workbook or 5 points for Workshop only

Birthcare is offering the above workshop consisting of a 4 hour workshop plus 2 hour workbook to be completed and returned within 1 month of attending the workshop.

Venue: Birthcare, Level 1 Education Room
Dates and Times for 2010:
16th September 9.00am to 1.00pm
6th December 11.00am to 3.00pm

Cost: $120.00 inc GST
Limited to 12 participants. Book early

Phone Birthcare for bookings 3740800
Application forms are available from Birthcare
or can be downloaded for you to print.

 

NZCOM Family Violence Workshop for Midwives

Date: 16th June 2010
Time: To be advised
Venue: Education room, Level 1
Please email Terri Jones to book your place:
floss.midwife@gmail.com

 

Short Sharp Sessions

These will be held monthly. We will try and give as much notice as possible. Once a session is confirmed, information will be posted on the website

Born in Water
Date: 30th August
Time: 2.00pm
Presenter: Kirsten Augier
Venue: Educatin Room, Level 1



Noticeboard

A  LMC Notice-board has been placed in the Board Room, directly behind the reception desk. Please look each time you visit BCA for updated or new information.

 

Education Schedule for Birthcare Auckland Midwives for 2010

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

  • Birthcare Basics - 3 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   


Birthcare Basics for 2010

Final date for 2010
17th August

Venue: Education Room, Level 1

Please put your names on the notice board in the staff room to book your place.

 

Obstetric Emergency Drills

These are held on alternate months to Case Presentations. Once a session is confirmed, information will be posted on the website


Case Presentations

These are held on alternate months to Obstetric Emergency Drills. Once a session is confirmed, information will be posted on the website

Eduacation Workshops at Birthcare Huntly  2010

IV cannulation
Date and Time TBC
Facilitator: Selina Orton (Waikato DHB)

Advanced Adult CPR and Pregnant Women Update
Date: 18th November
Time: 10.00am to 12.00pm
Facilitator: St Johns

Infant Resuscitation Update
Date: 18th November (TBC)
Time: 12.30pm to 14.00pm
Facilitator: Janet Black (Waikato DHB)

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

Breastfeeding Update - Midwives (10 points)
Date: 3rd August
Time: 10.00am to 14.00pm
Facilitator: Barbara Taunton-Clark