Entry requirements
Bachelor's degree or approved equivalent, current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Midwife
Availability
Part-time
Start dates
March
Annual indicative fees (2026) ^
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available.
About these fees.
SATAC
Duration
1 year (part-time)
Delivery mode
Online
Availability
Part-time
Start dates
March
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available.
About these fees.
Expand your career opportunities as a midwife.
Midwives with advanced skills in prescribing and primary care are uniquely positioned to broaden their scope of practice and respond to the evolving needs of the healthcare system. As models of care increasingly focus on continuity, community-based services, and person-centred approaches, there is growing demand for midwives who can work autonomously and comprehensively.
Graduates of this certificate are prepared for diverse roles across public, private, and community sectors, where midwives remain highly sought after. These skills not only enhance day-to-day clinical practice but also open doors to leadership, innovation, and independent practice.
Potential Next Career Roles for Graduates
Advanced Practice Midwife / Endorsed Prescriber
Work across hospital, community, or private settings with authority to prescribe medications. Play a key role in medication management, clinical decision-making, and improving access to timely care.
Midwifery Group Practice Lead / Continuity of Care Coordinator
Lead or support continuity-of-care models, providing full-scope care from pregnancy through postpartum. Use prescribing skills to offer more integrated, autonomous care.
Community or Primary Care Midwife
Deliver holistic care in GP clinics, community centres, or women's health services. Manage common primary care needs independently, improving access and reducing referral delays.
Private Practice Midwife
Offer expanded services in a private or self-employed setting, using prescribing rights to manage common conditions and enhance personalised care.
Clinical Educator or Team Leader
Support midwifery teams through mentoring, education, and leadership in advanced practice and prescribing. Contribute to quality improvement and policy development.
What will you study to advance your career in midwifery prescribing and primary care?
Study core topics in prescribing, primary care and midwifery practice.
- Program of study
Accreditation or Professional Recognition
The Graduate Certificate in Midwifery Prescribing and Primary Care at Flinders University is designed to meet the educational requirements for midwives seeking endorsement to prescribe scheduled medicines with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia*.
Endorsed Midwives in Australia hold prescribing rights for certain scheduled medicines, can order pathology and diagnostic tests, and have access to Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) and Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) items, enabling women to receive midwifery-led care that is accessible, affordable, and integrated within the primary health care system
*Pending approval from the NMBA
Frequently asked questions.
Over the years, many questions have been asked by students before. For the quickest answers view our frequently asked questions or browse the full list @ Ask Flinders.
Applicants must be registered midwives with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and hold a Bachelor degree or equivalent from an approved institution.
The course is offered part-time only.
Yes, by completing the required topics and being a registered midwife without restrictions or notations, the course meets part of the educational requirements for endorsement for prescribing scheduled medicines via the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
You will build advanced knowledge in pharmacology, diagnostics, perinatal mental health and midwifery models of care. The course also develops critical analysis, leadership, and collaboration skills to support expanded scope of practice and midwifery-led primary care.
No. This program is designed for registered midwives in Australia and requires current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
There is no formal placement. However, you must be a practising midwife, as the course is designed to be undertaken alongside your clinical work and draws on your professional practice to meet learning outcomes.
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