2007-01-12 02:38:57 · 6 answers · asked by Mappy~Jazz 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
If you are in the UK you need to go to University for 3 years and specialise in midwifery. Or do the 3 year degree course then specialise after that, which means you can practise anywhere in the world.
You need a certain amount of qualifications to go to University or you can do an access course at a local college.
2007-01-12 11:55:23 · answer #1 · answered by Denise H 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what state you are in...every state has different laws regarding who can practice. There are three 'categories' of midwife. CNM, (Certified Nurse Midwife) CPM (Certified Professional Midwife) and Direct -entry midwife. In about half the states only a CNM can legally practice. and that is a registered nurse...who has taken an additional year at school in a midwifery program. A CPM doesnt have to be a nurse, just pass a gruelling series of tests and direct -entry is an apprenticed-based method. Many midwives are relegated to working in hospitals only, insurance is sky-high. Every midwife who practices home births legally must have a doctor as 'back-up' and doctors who will do this are hard to find.
There are not enough midwives in this country so GOOD LUCK!
2007-01-12 02:48:21 · answer #2 · answered by motherhendoulas 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There aren't enough midwives in the UK but unfortunately that doesn't mean the NHS is employing more! My sister looked at studying it, but the courses were massively over-subscribed and actually little prospect of a job at the end of it.
Sorry to be negative!
2007-01-12 02:55:46 · answer #3 · answered by Ricecakes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm a student midwife myself. Its tremendous by technique of how!!! truly hard work yet you'll love it. The direction very last for 3 years finished time and includes fifty% in school/uni and 50% in placement (health center, medical doctors surgical procedure, health center etc). anybody enrolls on the degree direction to commence with...then on the right of the second one 12 months and once you've good grades...you are able to chosen even if to proceed with the degree direction for the in simple terms proper 12 months or flow to degree factor on the in simple terms proper 12 months. The degree factor being slighty extra sturdy artwork yet its your man or woman selection. commonly you need to be 17 years or older on the starting up of the direction and ought to fulfill the minimum get proper of entry to calls for to the certain college/college you want to flow to. especially 5 known Grades (a million-3) or equivalent and passes in English and a technology situation. precedence would take delivery of to those who have 2 higher passes (A-C) or a million pass at GSE a factor. A health assesment will be finished consisting of your permission and also you should also fulfill this earlier you're provided an section on the direction. earlier commencing your placement you'd be examined for diverse blood infections like Hepatitis HIV/AIDS etc and in case your are provided an section you'd be vaccined adverse to Hepatitis B. you're also required to inform them of any convicsions etc as you want to grant permission for a Disclosure to be finished to analyze your criminal historic past. you should also fulfill this earlier you're provided an section. also attend an interveiw at your favourite college/college and also should be provide a small exam on effortless numerical and writing skills. good success with all of it and in case you want any extra suggestion in simple terms drop me an e mail!
2016-11-23 13:57:53 · answer #4 · answered by kenn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Growing cabbages in patches and the flying habits of storks.
About 3 years
2007-01-12 02:43:01 · answer #5 · answered by Ecko 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
study for a few years, you will need good strong arms and hands, be able to stop laughing at the vital moment and be able to handle a slippery bundle without dropping it......... I think!
I would say you soon get fed up with the view
2007-01-12 10:27:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋