MID9004

Becoming a midwife (12 points)

(MED)

Leader: Trish David

Offered:
Gippsland Second semester 2004 (Flexible)
Peninsula Second semester 2004 (Flexible)
Gippsland Second semester 2005 (Flexible)
Peninsula Second semester 2005 (Flexible)

Synopsis:

Objectives: On completion of this unit the student will be able to: 1. Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of midwifery for integrated practice delivery; 2. Apply bioscientific knowledge and evidence-based practice in caring for women and their babies throughout the stages of childbearing; 3. Provide individualised, holistic midwifery care that meets psychosocial and physical needs; 4. Demonstrate sound clinical decision making skills; 5. Demonstrate socio-cultural sensitivity when caring for women and their families; 6. Demonstrate competence in the provision of discerning, discriminating, safe midwifery care; 7. Function in accordance with the Australian College of Midwives Inc. Competency Standards for Midwives; and 8. Integrate socio-cultural, legal and ethical issues into practice.

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

Off-campus attendance requirements: Attendance at residential schools held oncampus at Gippsland.

Prerequisites: MID9001 Woman midwife partnerships + MID9002 Extending midwifery partnerships + MID9003 Midwifery and maternity in context .