Monash University Handbook 2011 Undergraduate - Unit

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Synopsis

This unit will provide the foundation knowledge required by midwifery students to effectively care for women during preconception through to early parenting. The focus will be on the role of the midwife as a primary carer in relation to: the preparation of women for pregnancy; physiological and psychological adaptation of women during pregnancy and birth, and the first weeks after birth; and care of women and their babies during this continuum.

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 midwifery competency based upon the ACMI Competency Standards; 8. Demonstrate midwifery competency based upon the ANMC National Competency Standards for Midwives.

Assessment

Written assignment: 30%
Online quiz :20%
Examination (2 hours): 50%.
Students must achieve a pass in the examination to pass the unit.

Chief examiner(s)

Ms Helen Hall

Contact hours

12 hours: one (1) hour tutorial
four (4) hours off campus workload
seven (7) hours self directed study time

Prerequisites

MID1001 (All courses except 3953)