Audience: Midwives and Nurses new to Waitematā Maternity
About this space
This page outlines various education requirements and resources required or recommended for your role in Maternity. The Annual Midwifery Education calendar and individual study day posters are also available here.
If you do not have access to this page, please contact Samantha Jones or Sandra Wilson to arrange access.
This course provides important education for all midwives who wish to care for women/pregnant people who have chosen to have epidural pain relief in labour. It focuses on and aligns with a new Te Whatu Ora, Waitematā District guideline for a low-dose epidural regime, which allows women/pregnant people to mobilise in labour within safe parameters.
Who is this for: Te Whatu Ora Waitematā employed midwives and independent Lead Maternity Carer access holders
Prerequisites: None
Duration: 1 hour
Course contact: Samantha Jones, Morgan Edwards, Rebecca Brinkler
Method: eLearning
Who is this for: Senior midwives in a hospital settingTime: approximately 4-5 hours online and independent study; and a 4 hour practical training session
Course contact: Sandra Wilson
Method: blended
Frequency: course once with continuing register
