mid4pes pregnancy in midwifery practic
PREGNANCY IN MIDWIFERY PRACTICE
MID4PES
2014
Credit points: 20
Subject outline
In this subject students will be introduced to human pregnancy and will learn how to provide women-centred midwifery care from pre-conception to the onset of labour. Students will gain foundation knowledge, attitudes and skill for providing antenatal care and build on their knowledge of human anatomy, physiology and behavioural health sciences in developing an understanding of normal and complex pregnancy. They will explore the role of the midwife in sharing information and providing choices and support to empower the woman and her family during the antenatal period.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points20
Subject Co-ordinatorSarah Hay
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisites MID4NOB, MID4PMB
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjects MID42PES MID41PES
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Myles Textbook for Midwives | Prescribed | Fraser, D.M & Cooper, M.A. (2009) | EDINBURGH, ELSEVIER |
| Readings | Midwife's Guide to Antenatal Investigations. | Recommended | Sullivan, A., Kean, L., Cryer, A. | CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE. ELSEVIER. EDINBURG 2006. |
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2014, Week 06-24, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorHeather Grimes
Class requirements
Lecture
One 5.0 days lecture per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Block mode of five 8 hour days."
Problem Based Learning
One 13.0 hours problem based learning per study period and delivered via online.
"Students complete the equivalent of 13 hours of on-line learning."
Practical
One 8.0 days practical per study period and delivered via distance education.
"Students undertake approximately 80 hours of clinical placement."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 2,500 written assignment | Hurdle Requirement: Students must pass all assessment items and clinical to obtain a pass in this subject. | 40 |
| one 3 hr written examination | 60 |
Melbourne, 2014, Week 07-24, Distance Education
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSarah Hay
Class requirements
Placement - Off Site
One 10.0 days placement - off site per study period and delivered via blended.
"Students undertake approximately 80 hours of clinical placement..**Please note: the clinical requirements for the PG Diploma in Midwifery Science are a continuum across the full year of the course, and may be allocated according to the discretion of the clinical agency. The hours listed represent the minimun hours in the clinical setting to meet requirements for registration."
Problem Based Learning
One 13.0 hours problem based learning per study period and delivered via online.
"Students complete the equivalent of 13 hours of on-line learning."
Lecture
One 7.0 days lecture per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via blended.
"39-hours of lectures, class and small group work"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 2,500 written assignment | Hurdle Requirement: Students must pass all assessment items and clinical to obtain a pass in this subject. | 40 |
| one 3 hr written examination | 60 |