nsm4mfa midwifery foundations
FOUNDATIONS FOR MIDWIFERY PRACTICE A
NSM4MFA
2015
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
In this subject students will develop fundamental knowledge and skills required to care for women and their babies, post-birth, in the midwifery care context. This subject provides a theoretical and practical foundation that prepares students for ethically oriented professional practice and to undertake further studies at more advanced levels in midwifery practice. This subject enables students to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, specialised midwifery clinical proficiency and effective therapeutic communication skills. Students will be able to plan, implement and evaluate midwifery practice in the postnatal care setting, they will be able to function effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team. This subject is delivered via a flexible mode, comprising of E-learning modules, via LMS and face-to-face modes, in a workshop environment.
SchoolSchool of Nursing & Midwifery
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorKate Dawson
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must be enrolled in (HGMID - Graduate Diploma in Midwifery Science, BU or HGMIDB - Graduate Diploma in Midwifery Science, BE).
Co-requisites NSM4MID
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Students must have secured a clinical hospital placement.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Myles Textbook for Midwives (15th ed) | Prescribed | Fraser, D., & Cooper, M. (2009) | EDINBURGH: CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE |
| Readings | Physiology in Childbearing | Prescribed | Stables, D. & Rankin, J. (2010) | ELESVIER: BALLIERE TINDALL |
| Readings | Midwifery: Preparation for practice | Prescribed | Pairman, S., Tracy, S,. Thorogood, C & Pincombe, J. (2010) | ELESVIER: BALLIERE |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Apply midwifery knowledge, skills and/or equipment/technology to well-defined situations in postnatal care.
- Activities:
- Online activity and clinical practicum in postnatal setting.
02. Make accurate assessments and develop reasonable and justifiable inferences.
- Activities:
- Online activity and clinical practicum in postnatal setting.
03. Make informed judgements and develop plans in response to well-defined scenarios, based on your review and analysis of relevant and substantial information.
- Activities:
- Online activity and clinical practicum in postnatal setting.
04. Critically analyse current knowledge, and processes in midwifery, in order to inform midwifery practice.
- Activities:
- Online learning activity, written exercise and clinical practicum in postnatal setting.
05. Determine the communication approach required in a specific situation, and tailor your professional communication, using listening, writing and ICT skills, to achieve effective and positive outcomes.
- Activities:
- Clinical practicum in the postnatal setting.
06. Perform independent work, and work as an effective team member, in a variety of situations within midwifery.
- Activities:
- Clinical practicum in the postnatal setting.
07. Apply ethical standards to new contexts within midwifery.
- Activities:
- Clinical practicum in the postnatal setting.
08. Recognise your own learning needs and use learning strategies that are effective in your professional practice.
- Activities:
- Online learning activity, written exercise and clinical practicum in postnatal setting.
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2015, Week 06-24, Distance Education
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorHeather Grimes
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 06 - 24
One 24.0 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 06 to week 24 and delivered via face-to-face.
"24 hours of seminars per study period"
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 06 - 24
One 6.5 hours scheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 06 to week 24 and delivered via online.
"6.5 hours of online activities per study period"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,000-word academic skills written assignment. | 10 | 01, 04, 05, 07, 08 | |
| One 2,000-word written assessment. | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| One case presentation, using specified media (equiv of 5,000 words). | One clinical assessment (equiv to 1,000 words). This is a hurdle requirement in this subject. Students complete a clinical assessment tool at mid year in collboration with a clinical educator at the clinical placement. | 60 | 01, 03, 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2015, Week 06-24, Distance Education
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKate Dawson
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 06 - 24
One 28.0 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 06 to week 24 and delivered via face-to-face.
"28 hours of seminars per study period"
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 06 - 24
One 6.5 hours scheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 06 to week 24 and delivered via online.
"6.5 hours of online activities per study period"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,000-word academic skills written assignment. | 10 | 01, 04, 05, 07, 08 | |
| One 2,000-word written assessment. | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| One case presentation, using specified media (equiv of 5,000 words). | One clinical assessment (equiv to 1,000 words). This is a hurdle requirement in this subject. Students complete a clinical assessment tool at mid year in collboration with a clinical educator at the clinical placement. | 60 | 01, 03, 04, 05 |