Postgraduate Certificate in Midwifery Practice
Allied Health
A course by
Otago Polytechnic
A fully online postgraduate certificate for registered midwives seeking to extend professional expertise. Study four practice-focused courses in advanced midwifery over six months full-time or one year part-time.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
Online
It will take a total of 6 months
Core skills this course teaches
Extend expertise in midwifery practice
Critically analyse personal midwifery experiences and apply deeper knowledge to professional practice.
Integrate advanced theory with practice
Apply theory from advanced modules to practical scenarios in diverse midwifery settings.
Demonstrate professional development
Use reflection and coursework to further develop midwifery skills and practices for advanced roles.
What You're Signing Up For
This flexible, practice-focused Postgraduate Certificate is designed for registered midwives aiming to deepen and extend their expertise. Delivered entirely online, the programme features four nine-week courses covering key aspects of midwifery practice. Students critically analyse their own practical experiences, interact in online discussions, and benefit from the support of specialist lecturers. The qualification can be completed full-time or part-time, and serves as a stepping stone toward advanced midwifery study including postgraduate diplomas and a master's. The programme is tailored to individual needs, providing a springboard for career advancement and further education.
Course Content
- Promoting Physiological Birth
- Building Equity in Perinatal Care in Aotearoa
- Sexual Health in Pregnancy
- Queering Midwifery: Advancing Rainbow Inclusion and Equity
- Responding to Childbirth Complexity
- Sleep Across the Childbearing Year and Beyond
- Perinatal Mental Health
- Expanding Tikanga Ako | Midwifery Practice in Nutrition
- Diabetes in the Perinatal Period
What you need to know first
You must be a registered midwife and hold a bachelor's degree OR have relevant equivalent skills and knowledge acquired through appropriate work or professional experience.
International students will be individually assessed for readiness.
For New Zealand registered midwives with English as an additional language: IELTS Academic 7.5 (one test within last 2 years) or equivalent.
For international midwives not registered in New Zealand with English as an additional language: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (min Speaking 7.0, Listening 7.0, no band <6.0) or equivalent.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Midwifery
Allied Health
Health
Future employment opportunities might be
Advanced clinical midwife roles
Midwifery educator
Leadership positions in midwifery practice
Otago Polytechnic is known for high quality, hands on learning that leads to strong outcomes. With excellent student satisfaction, high graduate employment rates, and a commitment to sustainability, it’s a place where practical skills meet purpose. Their award winning programmes span design, fashion, creative arts, trades, health, and business, giving you real experience and real confidence for whatever comes next.