Undergraduate - UnitMID3201 - Midwifery practice elective

Having successfully completing this unit, it is expected that the student will:

1. be able to apply principles of adult learning to address an identified learning need;
2. explain factors affecting communication and negotiation in the midwifery context;
3. synthesise a broad range of knowledge from previous subjects to demonstrate an integrated bio-psychosocial insight into a selected area of midwifery practice; and
4. selectively apply current research findings relevant to the nominated field of study.

Clinical Objectives

At the completion of this unit student will be able to:

5. demonstrate safe midwifery practice based on sound theoretical knowledge and reasoning;
6. perform detailed physical health assessment of childbearing women and newborns;
7. resolve midwifery practice problems appropriately;
8. proficiently implement midwifery care as planned;
9. demonstrate sensitivity to the cultural dimensions of care;
10. practice with increasing independence and incorporate current research findings into clinical practice; and
11. demonstrate midwifery competency based on the ANMC National Competency Standards for the Midwife.