mid4cbb compromised birth b
COMPROMISED BIRTH B
MID4CBB
2014
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
In this subject students will consolidate knowledge skills and experience gained throughout the midwifery course to enable students to transition into the role of a beginning midwife. Students will further develop their skills and understanding of the midwife's scope of practice in all birth settings. Under supervision students will manage the care of the woman in labour recognising and managing situations that may compromise the birth process. Students will consolidate their knowledge of managing emergency care situations.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorMichelle Newton
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites MID1PRE amd MID2NLB and MID2PNC and MID3NEO and MID3CPR and MID4CBA.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjects MID42CBB
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Midwifery: preparation for practice. | Prescribed | Pairman, S, Pincombe, J, Thorogood, C & Tracy, S 2006 | ELSEVIER SYDNEY |
| Readings | Myles texbook for midwives | Prescribed | Fraser, D M & Cooper M A 2009, | ELSEVIER, UK |
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMichelle Newton
Class requirements
Placement - Off Site
One 30.0 days placement - off site per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students will complete 240 hours (approximately 30 days) of clinical placement, normally in block mode over six weeks, throughout the teaching period."
Seminar
One 7.0 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShop
One 14.0 hours workshop per study period and delivered via online.
"Students complete 14 hours in total of online workshops and self-directed learning throughout the teaching period."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| clinical practice competency | Hurdle requirement | 1 |
| one 2,500 word refective piece | Hurdle Requirement: Students must pass all assessment items and clinical to obtain a pass in this subject. | 35 |
| one 5,500-word clinical report | 64 |
Melbourne, 2014, Week 46-50, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMichelle Newton
Class requirements
Placement - Off Site
One 30.0 days placement - off site per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
Seminar
One 7.0 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShop
One 14.0 hours workshop per study period and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| clinical practice competency | Hurdle requirement | 1 |
| one 2,500 word refective piece | Hurdle Requirement: Students must pass all assessment items and clinical to obtain a pass in this subject. | 35 |
| one 5,500-word clinical report | 64 |