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childbirth education & training

Childbirth Education Training

The Women’s provides Childbirth Education training for interested health professionals and community educators.

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Childbirth Education Training Course

Childbirth Educators Refresher Program

About the Childbirth Education Training Course

The Childbirth Education Training Course is the only course in Victoria of this kind being run through the public health system. The training course highlights diverse client groups and demonstrates practical learning resources in ways that engage participants and promote interactive learning. The training course is conducted over three days.

The Training Manual that complements the course has been completely revised and the third edition is now available. It has been well received and is used by childbirth educators across Australia.

Training courses are held two to three times a year at the Royal Women’s Hospital. Bookings are essential as courses are limited to 15-20 participants.

Subjects covered in this course could include:

what's new in childbirth education
update on research
different ways of teaching labour and birth
group dynamics
innovative ways of teaching parenting
flexibility to learning needs
hypnobirth/calmbirthing

The three day training course - next course in 2012

Dates:

Wednesday 18th July,
Thursday 19th July and

Friday 20th July, 2012

Registration: Download the application form

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Time: 0900 - 1630 hours

Venue: Conference Centre, The Royal Women's Hospital

Enquiries

Email: Childbirth Education

Phone: (03) 8345 3042 or (03) 8345 2143

About the Childbirth Educators Refresher Program

The Childbirth Educators Refresher Program provides experienced educators with an opportunity to update and refresh their skills.

The Training Manual that complements the course has been completely revised and the third edition is now available. It has been well received and is used by childbirth educators across Australia.

The Refresher Program is held one to two times a year as required at the Royal Women's Hospital. Bookings are essential as courses are limited to 15 - 20 participants.

Subjects covered in this course could include: