MID1001 - With childbearing woman

Leader: Ms Lisa McKenna

Offered

Peninsula First semester 2007 (Day)
Peninsula First semester 2007 (Off-campus)

Synopsis

This unit introduces students to the role of the midwife in contemporary midwifery practice. Students will explore the philosophical basis of midwifery to develop an understanding of the basic premises "being with woman", "woman centredness" and "working in partnership" in preparation for assuming the role. Students will be provided with the opportunity to explore the primary functions of a midwife with a focus on the principles of basic midwifery care, principles of health promotion, introduction to health assessment and introduction to primary health counselling.

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

Co-requisites

MID1101 Beginning the Journey