becoming a midwife without any qualifications at all.but is there another way of training.i,m 48yrs i will regret it if i don,t try

[gemini57]

midwifery training,i haven.t got any qualifications or nvq,is there another way round it.or a job simular to do with maternity,i.ve been a care assistant with the elderly for 14yrs,please advise me

[Buenchico]

I think that I might be bringing you bad news. I've just been reading the requirements for becoming a midwife, here:
http://www.learndirect-advice.co.uk/helpwithyourcareer/j obprofiles/profiles/profile326/
It seems unlikely that, without any relevant qualifications, you'll be able to move into this type of work.

There might be a small ray of hope, though. There is a reference, in that link which I've just given, to gaining NVQs through working as a health care assistant. Although the Learn Dircet site (from which these links are taken) regards the jobs of 'care assistant' and 'health care assistant' as different roles, there is clearly a good deal of overlap with what you're currently doing.

You might be able to get employment as a health care assist within a hospital (ideally, a maternity hospital) and progress from there. Here's the link for the job of health care assistant:
http://www.learndirect-advice.co.uk/helpwithyourcareer/j obprofiles/profiles/profile193/


Chris

[acorn]

My friend has just started as a midwife after 2 yrs of study. Prior to this she didnt have any qualifications or nvq's and had actually not worked for a couple of years. She did a one year entry course (not sure of details but involved college and hospital work) and this enabled her to apply for the midwifery course. In our area they also have midwives assistants who dont actually work in deliveries but help new parents on the ward after. Its like being a cleaner/bed maker but also bathing babies and helping new mums shower, go to the loo etc. Its paid work but hard to get into as jobs dont come up often. No qualifications needed but must be able to attain an nvq whilst on the job. The other way in could be to volunteer on your local childrens ward. Contact your hospital for advice. If you could do volunteer work you may be in the right place at the right time for training. Good luck!