MID1001

With childbearing woman (6 points)

(MED)

Leader: Ms Lisa McKenna

Offered:
Peninsula First semester 2004 (Day)
Peninsula First semester 2004 (OCL)
Peninsula First semester 2005 (Day)
Peninsula First semester 2005 (OCL)

Synopsis:

Objectives: On completion of this unit the student will be able to: - 1.describe the role of the midwife in contemporary midwifery practice; 2.discuss the philosophical basis underpinning the role of the midwife in contemporary midwifery practice; 3.demonstrate an understanding of the principles of basic midwifery care; 4.identify the important principles of health promotion; 5.describe the principles of primary health counselling; 6.discuss the essential components of the health assessment process; 7.identify key support organizations to be found in the community who will provide assistance to childbearing woman; 8.demonstrate an understanding of the need for reflective practice for the implementation of evidence informed care; 9.demonstrate developing midwifery competence based upon the ACMI Competency Standards.

Assessment: Written assignment: 30% + Guided study activities: 20% + Examination: 50%

Contact Hours: Flexible mode with both Off-Campus and On-campus components Students will be required to participate in four (4) hours off campus workload including a variety of online lectures, seminars, interactive exercises and guided study activities each week for 13 weeks. In addition students will be required to attend a one (1) hour tutorial on campus per week for 13 weeks. Seven (7) hours self directed study time per week for 13 weeks.

Corequisites: MID1101 Beginning the Journey