MID6635

Applied midwifery practice (6 points)

(MED)

Leader: Ms K Jacobs

Offered:
Gippsland First semester 2003 (Day)
Peninsula First semester 2003 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2003 (Day)
Peninsula Summer 2003 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2004 (Day)
Peninsula First semester 2004 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2004 (Day)
Peninsula Summer 2004 (Day)

Synopsis: On completion of this unit students should be able to: demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of midwifery for integrated practice delivery; provide individualised, holistic midwifery care that meets psychosocial and physical needs; demonstrate sound clinical decision making skills; demonstrate socio-cultural sensitivity when caring for women and their families; demonstrate competence in the provision of discerning, discriminating, safe midwifery care; function in accordance with the Australian College of Midwives Inc. Competency Standards for Midwives; critically evaluate socio-cultural, legal & ethical issues related to midwifery practice.

Assessment: Clinical Practice: Pass/Fail + Learning contract: Pass/Fail

Prerequisites: MID6611 Scientific Foundations for Midwifery Practice