mid2pnc postnatal care
POSTNATAL CARE
MID2PNC
2014
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
In this subject students undertake study of the postnatal period. They will develop an understanding of the variety of complex physiological and psychological adaptations occurring in a woman and her normal newborn baby during the first 28 days following the birth. Students will learn about the role of the midwife in providing postnatal care, including infant feeding, promotion and establishment of breastfeeding and the provision of information, choices and support to empower the woman and her family during this period. Reflective, evidence-informed practice, clinical decision making skills and a professional attitude will be used and developed through this subject.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorHelen McLachlan
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must pass MID1PRE and NSG2ACA and MID2NLB and must be enrolled in HZNM OR HZNMD - Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjects MID22NBB
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Essential midwifery practice (postnatal care) | Prescribed | Byrom, S, Edwards, G, Bick, D, eds, 2010 | 1ST EDN, OXFORD, WILEY-BLACKWELL |
| Readings | Myles textbook for midwives | Prescribed | Fraser, D and Cooper, M, eds, 2009 | 15TH EDN, CHURCHILL LIVINGSTON ELSEVIER |
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorHelen McLachlan
Class requirements
Placement - Off Site
One 20.0 days placement - off site per study period and delivered via blended.
"Students complete a 160 hour clinical practicum of approximately 40-hours per week over four weeks."
WorkShop
Nine 4.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students complete nine 4-hour workshop sessions over the course of the teaching period."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 3,500-word assignment | 40 | |
| one 2,000-word assignment | Hurdle Requirement: Students must pass all assessment items and clinical to obtain a pass in this subject. | 30 |
| one 2-hour written examination | Clinical assessment of problem-solving, psychomotor and communication skills and professional development in line with the ACMI competencies. | 30 |
Melbourne, 2014, Week 30-44, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorHelen McLachlan
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 30 - 31
Nine 4.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students complete nine 4-hour lecture sessions over the course of the teaching period."
Placement - Off Site
One 20.0 days placement - off site per study period and delivered via blended.
"Students complete a 160 hour clinical practicum of approximately 40-hours per week over four weeks."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 3,500-word assignment | 40 | |
| one 2,000-word assignment | Hurdle Requirement: Students must pass all assessment items and clinical to obtain a pass in this subject. | 30 |
| one 2-hour written examination | Clinical assessment of problem-solving, psychomotor and communication skills and professional development in line with the ACMI competencies. | 30 |