mid4cba complex birth a
COMPLEX BIRTH A
MID4CBA
2014
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
In this subject students will be assisted to recognise and manage situations that compromise the birth process and which have the potential to be harmful to the woman and the foetus/baby. Studies incorporate the provision of safe competent care during labour and birth whilst supporting the woman's choices and being an advocate for the woman. Developing an understanding of the boundaries of midwifery practice in a birth setting and knowing when to refer the woman to other health professionals as determined by the woman's need for care are explored. The subject also includes the management of situations such as emergency care, and birth options that may be considered as a result of the challenge to the normal birth process.
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 and MID2NLB and MID2PNC and MID3NEO and MID3CPR
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjects MID41CBA
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Myles textbook for midwives | Prescribed | Fraser, D M and Cooper, M A 2009, | ELSEVIER, UK |
| Readings | Physiology in childbearing | Recommended | Stables, D & Rankin, J 2010 | BAILLERE TINDALL, EDINBURGH |
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2014, Week 09-23, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSarah Hay
Class requirements
Laboratory Class
One 6.0 hours laboratory class per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 09 - 23
Five 6.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 09 to week 23 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off Site
One 20.0 days placement - off site per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students will complete 160 hours (approximately 20 days) of clinical placement throughout the teaching period, usually in block mode over four weeks."
WorkShop
One 4.0 hours workshop per study period and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| contributions to online discussion | Hurdle requirement | 20 |
| one 3,500 word assignment | Hurdle requirement | 40 |
| one 3-hour written examination | Hurdle requirement | 40 |