Woman midwife partnerships (12 points)
(MED)
Leader: Trish David
Offered:
Gippsland First semester 2004 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2004 (OCL)
Gippsland First semester 2005 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2005 (OCL)
Synopsis:
Objectives: On completion of this unit the student will be able to: 1. describe in detail the anatomy & physiology of the human reproductive system, including; pre-conception, pregnancy, fetal development, birth, lactation and the baby; 2. appreciate the boundaries of care in midwifery; 3. appreciate the concepts of with woman, in partnership, holistic and continuity of care; 4. employ reflective practice and implement evidence based holistic care for women, babies and their families across the childbearing process; 5. discuss the legal issues which impact upon midwifery practice; 6. articulate a philosophy of midwifery; 7. demonstrate developing skills necessary to provide women-centred midwifery care; 8. demonstrate beginning skills in physical assessment of women and their babies at various stages of pregnancy; birth and postnatally; and 9. demonstrate midwifery competency based upon the ACMI Competency Standards.
Assessment: Reflective exercises 10% + guided study activities 10% + written assignment 30% + examination 50%
Off-campus attendance requirements: Attendance at residential schools held oncampus at Gippsland.
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