i want to become a midwife what do i do i have anatomy and physiology?

Question

and im a reflexologist and an aromatherapist and i just sit watching births at home im very drawn to it at 37 am i too old please any advice would be grateful....

Answer 1

Firstly you are not too old, I have just finished my nurse training and there were quite a few people in their 30's and 40's in my cohort. In fact they were the ones that went on to finish the course, while most of the really young ones couldn't hack it and either failed or dropped out. You sound like you have some really valuable experience and that will help you alot.

I am not sure of whether you need to do A&P as part of your training. The nurse and midwifes did pretty much the same during my first year. But the universities are changing the courses all the time. I would think that this would be pretty important though as everyone needs to know the basics.

Your best bet would be to contact the university and ask them, they are usually very keen to recruit "older" students and I am sure they would be happy to help. If you have done any relevant training in the past you may also be able to get an accreditation of prior learning certificate, which would lighten your workload a little.

Whatever you decide good luck, Mel.

Answer 2

I wouldn't have thought 37 too old; you'd bring a lot of life experience to the role which your people might lack. In the UK you can be considered for a midwifery course if you have:

Minimum of five subjects at O level, GCSE or equivalent including English language and mathematics or a science subject
AVCE
Access programme with minimum of 16 credit points (12 of which must be at level 3)
NVQ certificate at level 3
BTEC National Diploma or BTEC Certificate
NNEB certificate awarded after 1984
Four GCSE grades A to C including English language and one mathematics or science subject and an additional AVCE or VCE;
You'll be looking at 3 year full-time training. Your best course would be to contact your local university or Primary Care Trust,

Answer 3

Contact your local university and find out what their entry requirements are, you might have to do an access course, but it depends on what qualifications you already have. Life experience and personality are just as important. I'm 30 and have just started my second year of training and I wish i'd done it years ago. Good Luck!

Answer 4

you are absolutely not too old. in fact you are probably the perfect age. as an ex student nurse, i can say that the experience and confidence that goes with being a little bit older will stand you in very good stead. one of the best people i trained with was in her 50's and she was excellent.