PREGNANCY CARE
MID1PRE
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will be introduced to human pregnancy and will be assisted to provide women-centred midwifery care from pre-conception to the onset of labour. Students build on their knowledge of human anatomy, physiology and behavioural health sciences in developing an understanding of normal pregnancy. They have the opportunity to learn the role of the midwife in sharing information, choices and providing support to empower the woman and her family during the antenatal period. The subject provides opportunities for students to develop reflective, evidence-based practice and clinical decision-making skills to enable them to function in antenatal care provision.
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Michelle Newton
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: NSG1ENC
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Myles textbook for midwives | Prescribed | Fraser, D & Cooper, M 2009 | CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE, ELSEVIER, UK |
| Readings | Physiology in childbearing with anatomy and related biosciences | Recommended | Stables, D 2010 | 3RD EDN, ELSEVIER, EDINBURGH. |
Melbourne, 2014, Week 11-43, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Michelle Newton
Class requirements
Lecture
One 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students will complete 12 hours of lectures."
Problem Based Learning
One 1.0 hours problem based learning per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students will complete 11 hours of enquiry informed learning (small group work)."
Placement - Off Site
One 10.0 days placement - off site per study period and delivered via blended.
"Students will complete 80 hours of clinical practicum."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1-hour exam | Hurdle requirement: whilst clinical assessment is ungraded students must achieve at a designated level. Students must pass theory and clinical to pass the subject. | 30 |
| one 2000-word assignment | Hurdle Requirement: Students must pass all assessment items and clinical to pass the subject. | 45 |
| one 500-word individual written submission of group presentation | 15 | |
| one group presentation (5 mins per student) | 10 |