Why Choose a Career in Midwifery?

Why should I become a Midwife?

The ethos of Midwifery care is to work in partnership with those who are giving birth. Midwives are highly trained to use their knowledge, skills, and professional experience to competently support those giving birth and their baby. In this career every day is different, bringing with it various challenges and experiences.

Throughout your career as a Midwife, you will be an advocate for women and their babies in one of the most rewarding jobs a person can have. Throughout the Maternity Care Support course, you will be equipt with the knowledge, skill, and competence to assist the Midwife in caring for Mothers, babies, and the family unit.

Career prospects within Midwifery will depend on your clinical experience, education, motivation, commitment, and personal choice. There are many different opportunities in this career role, as Midwifery can extend from the hospital, to the community, and the home. Midwifery is a broad and progressive profession with opportunities in clinical, managerial, education and research sectors.

The following are some examples of career opportunities as a Midwife:

Clinical Midwifery Manager, a role which involves managing a service or a team.
Clinical Midwifery Specialist, a role which involves working as a midwife with specialist knowledge in areas such as diabetes, ultrasound, obesity, and bereavement.
Lactation Consultant, who specialises in breastfeeding.
Advance Midwife Practitioner, who is a senior specialist, with additional qualifications and responsibilities.
Registered Midwife Prescriber, a midwife who also can prescribe medication.
An academic, who lectures and carries out research.
Independent Midwife who can be self-employed.
A Midwife who works in the community, such as in a GP's practice, clinic or a private practice.

Throughout your time studying Maternity Care Support, you will be offered practical experience with specialist equipment, such as hospital beds, baby cots, hospital trolly, drips and other essential equipment. Our Tutors are professionally trained and highly experienced, bringing with them a wealth of knowledge and the skills to guide and support you throughout your programme.

Upon successful completion of the Maternity Care programme at Dorset College, you will receive a QQI (Quality & Qualifications Ireland) Maternity Care Support Level 5 Minor Award. Following the completion of this course, learners can combine this with the Healthcare Support or the Nursing Studies Level 5 Major Awards which will qualify them to seek employment in a hospital or work as a Healthcare Assistant in a Maternity Care facility. If your goal is to become a Midwife, this course is the perfect starting point as it introduces you to the world of Maternity care support.

If you would like to start your journey in the field of Midwifery, please contact our Sales Advisor at [email protected] to learn more about this exciting profession.

Face-to-Face Inductions are Back!

Our first face-to-face inductions took place in Dorset College for the first time in 2 years this past week! Every day we have had new groups of students joining us as they start this new adventure here in Dublin.

From our Springboard to Semester Abroad, Business to Computing we had all our students in to meet one another and introduce them to the Dorset College team. It was great to see everyone interact with their new classmates and get to learn about college life here in Dorset College.

It is going to be an exciting year ahead!

What is the Project Management Institute (PMI)?

What is PMI?

The Project Management Institute (PMI) is a global non-profit membership association with over 700,000 members worldwide. With its presence spanning across the globe, PMI provides advocacy for project management in many ways. For over 30 years, PMI has offered certification and is highly respected by governments and organizations worldwide.

The Project Management Institute (PMI) was formed in 1969 after a group of individuals involved in a wide range of industries, such as engineering, pharmaceutical and communications, realized a changing world needed new tools. Motivated by the need to address complex projects, PMI was created.

What is it like to manage a project?

Project management is the use of specific knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to deliver something of value to people.

The changing nature of work means that work is increasingly organized around projects, with teams being brought together based on specific skills for certain tasks. Leading these projects are Project Professionals – people who ensure that a team meets its desired goals.

Project Professionals lead a team using many different tools, techniques, and approaches to meet the needs of a project. Project Professionals use a variety of skills and knowledge to engage and motivate others to reach the eventual goal of a project, and therefore they are critical to a company of team's success.

Why should I get a Diploma in Project Management?

The Diploma in Project Management (PMI) course is designed to offer a comprehensive insight and a solid foundation for an individual wishing to pursue a career in project management across a range of diverse industries. A globally recognized certification, a PMI qualification shows employers that you have the knowledge, experience, and education to effectively contribute to project team success. A PMI certification is a valuable investment in your career, and yourself.

Top 5 reasons to earn a PMI certification

1. Credibility. Provide an unbiased and reliable means to validate your domain knowledge and professional experience. For over 30 years, PMI has offered certification and is a globally recognized leader in the industry.

2. Transferability. PMI certification is not tied to any one specific methodology, industry, or region. A PMI certification can move and adapt with your career.

3. Competitive advantage. Be more marketable. Many certification holders achieve salary increases, career advancement opportunities, and employer recognition.

4. Commitment. Emphasize your commitment to professional growth. By earning and maintaining a PMI certification, you continue to develop your knowledge, skills, and abilities to stay current as the profession evolves.

5. Relevance. Demonstrate your relevance with certifications that are developed by practitioners, upheld by rigor

Dorset College is an Authorized Training Provider (ATP) for the Project Management Institute and all our instructors have completed the PMI Authorized Training Partner program, qualifying them to offer PMP exam prep.

For a deeper understanding of what it is like to manage a project and advance in the world of project management, speak with a Course Advisor about the Diploma in Project Management with Dorset College Dublin. Email [email protected] for further information.

Find out more: https://www.pmi.org/about/learn-about-pmi/what-is-project-management