How do you become a

Midwifery Assistant...I think I would be a better assistant then a midwife.

I found lots of info on midwifery school but nothing on the assistant side.

Thanks

Wendi

Mommy to 3 amzaing girls!

Hi Wendi, I don't think there is any training for a midwifery assistant, I could be wrong though, I think you just need to keep an eye out for any vacancies although it does seem to be difficult to get one, you may need to get a job as a HCA either in maternity or elsewhere first. Good luck

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Hii Wendy

Welcome to the site. Maternity assistant jobs are pretty hard to get but don't let hat put you off applying. The training you get is on the job and is continous. Good luck.

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Hi,

Whilst looking into midwifery I have looked into the MCA side of it as well it always helps if you have some knowledge and understanding of midwifery to get a MCA job, such as an NVQ II in health care or even if you do the Access to Midwifery course this will give you a deeper understanding of your role as an MCA. Always keep a look out on the NHS jobs websites. My fingers are crossed for you best of luck xxx

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Wendi - are you living in the states? I say this because you referred to Midwifery school and also called yourself Mommy as apposed to Mummy - this site is primarily uk based so the system for becoming a maternity assistant in the US is probably completely different, if you are in the UK I hope the other ladies have given you good advice.

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Hi, my local trust was looking for mw assistants, but it requested that you needed to have NVQ level 3!! My advice would be to get in touch with your local hospital or trust.