COMPLEX PREGNANCY CARE
MID3CPR
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will build on the foundation knowledge and skills of the care of women experiencing a normal pregnancy. Students will be assisted to recognise and manage situations that compromise the normal pregnancy process and that have the potential to be harmful to the woman and the fetus/baby. Pre-existing conditions which may complicate pregnancy as well as women who present with a disorder specific to pregnancy will be examined. Studies incorporate the provision of safe competent care during pregnancy whilst supporting the woman's choices and being an advocate for the woman. The scope of practice of the midwife in respect to consultation and referral to members of the multidisciplinary team will be explored.
School: School of Nursing & Midwifery
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Kate Dawson
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: MID1PRE, MID2NLB and MID2PNC
Co-requisites: N/A
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 | Physiology in childbearing (3rd Ed.) | Prescribed | Stables, D, & Rankin, J. (2010) | ELSEVIER, EDINBURGH |
| Readings | Myles Textbook for Midwives (15th Ed.) | Prescribed | Fraser, D., & Cooper, M. (2009) | EDINBURGH, CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. use reflective, evidence informed practice and clinical decision making skills to plan midwifery care for a woman experiencing a complex pregnancy
- Activities:
- Clinical placement, critical appraisal assignment
02. provide comprehensive assessment, safe and effective midwifery care to the woman during a complex pregnancy according to the scope of practice of the midwife
- Activities:
- Clinical placement, examination, critical appraisal essay
03. provide safe and effective midwifery care to the woman during complex pregnancy according to the scope of practice of the midwife
- Activities:
- Clinical placement, examination
04. consult and refer to other health professionals when caring for women with complex pregnancies
- Activities:
- Clinical placement, examination
Melbourne, 2015, Week 30-44, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Kate Dawson
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 30 - 44
One 10.0 days placement - off site per study period from week 30 to week 44 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students will complete 80 hours (approximately 10 days) of clinical placement for this subject throughout the teaching period."
WorkShopWeek: 30 - 44
Three 4.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays from week 30 to week 44 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 30 - 44
Three 4.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays from week 30 to week 44 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 word formative assessment | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| one 1500-word assignment | 40 | 01, 02 | |
| one 2-hour written examination | Students must pass all assessment items and clinical placement to obtain a pass in this subject. *Successful completion of the clincal placement is a hurdle requirement for this subject. | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |