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MID3199 Midwifery Practice 5

Session 1, 2023 External
Units : 1
School or Department : School of Nursing and Midwifery
Grading basis : Pass/Not Pass
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Staffing

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Requisites

Pre-requisite: MID2399 and MID2499

Overview

Midwifery practice is an ordered sequence of clinical experiences enabling progressive development and application of evidence-based knowledge for the advancement of clinical skills necessary to deliver effective care. This course addresses the complexities and increased needs of women in labour. Students will apply midwifery principles when providing collaborative care for women birthing by caesarean section. Students will have the opportunity to work with a midwife in a midwifery clinical setting. This course enables the student to blend foundational knowledge with critical thinking and professional reflection.

The assessment in this course is competency-based. Students will achieve either a pass or fail for each assessment. Students need to pass all assessment items to successfully complete the course. These competency items form part of the UniSQ accreditation agreement with the accrediting organisation/s (where relevant).

This course enables students to apply the concepts of holistic and theoretical analysis to provide professional and competent skills to women who have increased needs during labour. Students will employ a holistic approach to assessment and management of women in relation to challenging situations that require intensive midwifery labour surveillance. This course will enable the student to develop skills to care for the woman who has a caesarean section. The student will apply knowledge and critical thinking to assist supporting women and babies during more challenging situations.

Course learning outcomes

On completion of this course students should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate professional conduct including using effective communication skills and evidence-based philosophy to maintain collaborative and supportive relationships with women, their families and health professionals in a culturally appropriate manner;
  2. Compare and evaluate the roles and responsibilities of health professions in a typical interdisciplinary health team when there are increased needs of a woman during labour;
  3. Apply and integrate theoretical and professional dimensions of therapeutic and inter-professional communication when caring for a woman who has had a caesarean section;
  4. Demonstrate fundamental principles associated with drug therapy protocols;
  5. Plan, implement and evaluate holistic practice when managing women and families form diverse cultures;
  6. Analyse legal and ethically issues relating to child safety;
  7. Demonstrate cultural awareness and communication skills consistent with a multicultural society.

Topics

Description Weighting(%)
1. Women and babies with increased needs in labour 30.00
2. Care of women following caesarean section 30.00
3. Drug Therapy Protocol 10.00
4. Reflective practice 10.00
5. Learning package (Maternal Basic Life Support) 10.00
6. Community Placement (Antenatal or Child Health) 10.00

Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed

Chapman. V., Charles, C 2017, The midwife鈥檚 labour and birth handbook, 4th edn, Wiley-Blackwell, Chichester.
De-Vitry Smith, S. Bayes, S 2022, Skills for Midwifery Practice, Australia & New Zealand, 2nd edn, Elsevier, Sydney.
Leap, N. Hunter, B 2022, Supporting Women for Labour and Birth: A Thoughtful Guide, 2nd edn, Rutledge, UK.
Marshall, J. & Raynor, M 2010, Advancing Skills in Midwifery Practice, Elsevier, Edinburgh.
Pairman. S, Pincombe. J, Thorogood. C & Tracy. S 2019, Midwifery: Preparation for Practice, 4th edn, Elsevier, Sydney.
Department of Health (2018) Clinical Practice Guidelines: Pregnancy Care. Canberra: Australian Government, Department of Health.

Student workload expectations

To do well in this subject, students are expected to commit approximately 10 hours per week including class contact hours, independent study, and all assessment tasks. If you are undertaking additional activities, which may include placements and residential schools, the weekly workload hours may vary.

Assessment details

Approach Type Description Group
Assessment
Weighting (%)
Assignments Practical Practical No 10
Assignments Written Reflection (personal/clinical) No 40
Assignments Creative Portfolio No 50
Date printed 9 February 2024