mid3ccm complexities in maternity care

COMMON COMPLEXITIES IN MATERNITY CARE

MID3CCM

2016

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

Students build on the foundation knowledge and skills pregnancy, birth & postnatal care with women with common childbearing complexities. Students extend knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, normal pregnancy, labour & birth & peurperium by examining the physiological cause & consequences of most common childbearing complexities including diabetes, medical co-morbidities, blood group incompatibilities and post term pregnancy. Basic fetal development is explored, and the factors that can interrupt fetal development. Using contemporary evidence-based guidelines, students will develop the skills & knowledge to provide safe and effective care to women experiencing common complexities. Studies incorporate safe competent care of the childbearing journey & the benefits of continuity of care for women experiencing complexities. The scope of practice of the midwife is covered. Clinical skills used in the provision of care to women experiencing common complexities will be consolidated.

SchoolSchool of Nursing & Midwifery

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorSarah Hay

Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo

Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG

Exchange StudentsNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites MID2PCN and MID2CLB or MID2NLB and MID2PNC

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. On successful completion of this subject the student is expected to be able to: Provide (under supervision) comprehensive, safe and effective midwifery care to the woman according to the scope of practice of the midwife while undertaking 120 hour clinical placement.

Activities:: Small group work / tutorial based activities using paper based scenarios, media articles, scientific journals. E-learning modules with web based activities. Students will be on a clinical placement for 3 weeks (120 hours) within a maternity care setting. During this time it is expected that they will work toward completing their clinical requirements, consolidate learning and work toward independent practice. Students will have the opportunity to extend their clinical practice with the application of theory and knowledge developed during the semester. Students will be expected to submit a written reflection of their placement. These reflections are to be critical and function as a learning tool as a means of analysing practice as a midwife.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

02. Describe the physiology of common complexities in pregnancy and their impact on maternal and fetal health and wellbeing throughout the spectrum of maternity care

Activities:: Face to face lectures with discussion Small group work/tutorial based activities, DVD's E-learning modules with web-based activities Clinical practicum (120hrs) in a maternity setting
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking); Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

03. Recognise the specific role that the midwife should play in the multidisclipinary team in providing continuity of care for women with complexities of childbearing

Activities:: Written report (2000 wds - formative) discussing the role of the midwife in providing continuity of care for women experiencing one or more specific complexities in her childbearing journey. Face to face lectures with discussion Small group work/tutorial based activities, DVD's E-learning modules with web-based activities Clinical practicum in a maternity setting with a focus on continuity of care.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

04. Analyse the evidence used in current contemporary guidelines for the management of common complexities in childbearing

Activities:: Written report (2000 wds - formative) discussing the role of the midwife in providing continuity of care for women experiencing one or more specific complexities in her childbearing journey. Face to face lectures with discussion Small group work/tutorial based activities, DVD's E-learning modules with web-based activities Clinical practicum in a maternity setting with a focus on continuity of care.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

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Melbourne, 2016, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSarah Hay

Class requirements

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 31 - 43
One 120.0 hours placement - off site per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 6.0 hours scheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"Students will complete 6-hours of online learning modules."

Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 33
One 5.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 33 and delivered via face-to-face.
"EBL learning"

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	%	ILO*
Clinical assessments (while on 120-hours antenatal placement & equivalent to 1,500-words)	Hurdle requirement: Thirty five percent (35%) of the assessment workload for this subject is allocated to assessments that are conducted on clinical placement. These assessments are ungraded. It is essential to pass the clinical placement in order to pass the subject (i.e. it is a #hurdle# for the successful completion of the subject). The overall grade for this subject is calculated from the remaining th	35	01, 02, 03, 04
One 2,000-word formative report		50	02, 03, 04
One 30-minute multiple choice/short answer examination.		15	01, 02