6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL
Undergraduate - Unit
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Faculty
Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Organisational Unit
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Chief examiner(s)
Coordinator(s)
Unit guides
Co-requisites
Must be enrolled in course M3007 or M2006
Synopsis
The focus of learning for this unit is the role of the midwife and their function within the contemporary maternity environments.
Students will explore the philosophical foundations of midwifery practice and demonstrate an understanding of the basic premises "being with woman", "woman centeredness" and "working in partnership" in preparation for assuming the role of a midwife.
Students will be introduced to the significance of health promotion in midwifery practice and gain a preliminary understanding of the importance of women's health assessments.
This unit will also introduce students to specific cultural and ethical considerations that are important in the provision of maternity care for women from a variety of backgrounds.
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- Explain the philosophical foundations of midwifery, the models of maternity care and the midwife's scope of practice;
- Describe the essential components required to perform a comprehensive women's health assessment;
- Examine factors impacting the care of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander childbearing women and those from different cultures;
- Apply theoretical knowledge of health promotion to issues relevant to maternity care;
- Describe legal and ethical issues that demonstrate a beginning understanding relevant to midwifery practice;
- Demonstrate beginning level competency based upon the ANMC National Competency Standards for the Midwife;
Assessment
- Written assignment (2,500 words) (40%) (Hurdle)
- Group poster presentation (15%)
- Peer assessment of group poster presentation (10%) and group self-assessment (5%)
- Case study (1500 words) (30%)
Workload requirements
Guided online pre-learning modules: 2 hour per week
Workshop: 2 hour per week
Tutorials: 2 hours per week
Self-directed learning post-class: 6 hour per week
Attendance is mandatory at 80% of tutorials in this unit. If absent for more than 20% of tutorials, appropriate documentation must be supplied e.g. medical certificate.
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