MID1000 - Introduction to Midwifery - 2019

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)

Ms Anne Tremayne

Coordinator(s)

Ms Anne Tremayne

Unit guides

Offered

Peninsula

  • Second semester 2019 (Flexible)

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:

  1. Explain the philosophical foundations of midwifery, the models of maternity care and the midwife's scope of practice;
  2. Describe the essential components required to perform a comprehensive women's health assessment;
  3. Examine factors impacting the care of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander childbearing women and those from different cultures;
  4. Apply theoretical knowledge of health promotion to issues relevant to maternity care;
  5. Describe legal and ethical issues that demonstrate a beginning understanding relevant to midwifery practice;
  6. Demonstrate beginning level competency based upon the Nursing and Midwifery (NMBA) 'Midwife standards for practice';

Assessment

Assessment 1: Essay - 35% (2000 words)

Assessment 2: Group poster presentation 30% including:

  • Group poster & presentation 25%
  • Group self-assessment 5%

Assessment 3: Essay - 35% (2000 words) Hurdle

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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