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2009 Postgraduate Handbook change register

Authorised changes to course entries in the handbook:

are recorded in the tables below (ordered by managing faculty for the course)
refer to this change register on the course entry when a course has been altered
superceed any previously published information in the 2009 Postgraduate Handbook.

The notes in this register must be read in conjunction with the course entry provided in the handbook.

Art and Design

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Master of Clinical Midwifery

14 July 2009

There have been substantial changes made to this course. For details compare the current and previous version.

Master of Clinical Midwifery

4 June 2009

The following objectives deleted:

On completion of the course graduates will be expected to:

engage with clinical practice with a highly developed ethic of woman-centred maternity service, respecting the rights, values and individuality of woman, her choices and abilities within the framework of partnership
engage with the community in a manner likely to promote the role of midwifery, and encourage attitudes and behaviours that facilitate healthy reproduction and sexual health
demonstrate personal and professional attributes for the enhancement of self and the midwifery profession
become critical and reflective thinkers and decision-makers within a dynamic socio-political and economic healthcare environment
incorporate the principles of lifelong learning and the ability to adapt to an ever changing environment
clearly describe a broad range of research methodologies which may be used to investigate the discipline of midwifery
demonstrate skills in undertaking research including planning, development and implementation of a research project under supervision
identify clinical problems and utilise evidence-based practice models to research clinical problems
undertake leadership roles in midwifery practice in a range of settings from community, rural, remote and regional centres as well as tertiary referral centres
demonstrate knowledge, skills and attributes necessary for collaborative practice in regional and referral centres, midwifery-led maternity services in a range of settings, and for development of peers and services within maternity units.

The following objectives added:

On successful completion of the course, the student will be expected to be able to:

demonstrate competency to practice as a midwife at a beginning level in a variety of maternity settings in accordance with the ANMC National competency standards for the midwife (2006)
reflect attitudes which are congruent with the philosophy of valuing women, women centred care, and woman-midwife partnership
work both as a primary carer and in collaboration with other healthcare professionals in providing comprehensive care through women’s reproductive life
demonstrate personal and professional attributes for the enhancement of self and the midwifery profession
demonstrate critical and reflective thinking and decision making skills
incorporate the principles of lifelong learning into midwifery practice
identify clinical problems and utilise evidence based practice models to research clinical problems
demonstrate skills in undertaking research including planning, development and implementation of a research project under supervision
undertake leadership roles in midwifery practice in a range of settings promoting the role of midwifery in collaborative practice within the multidisciplinary team
demonstrate knowledge, skills and attributes necessary for collaborative practice in regional and referral centres, midwifery led maternity services in a range of setting, and for development of peers and services within maternity units.

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Graduate Certificate in Science	3515	8 May 2009	Course duration altered from 1 to 2 years part time.
Graduate Certificate in Mathematics Studies	3525	8 May 2009	Course duration altered from 1 to 2 years part time. Clayton offering deleted.
Graduate Diploma in Science	3516	5 May 2009	Course duration altered from 2 to 3 years part time. Requirements The phrase "students complete a minor sequence " has been replaced with "students complete a major sequence ".