01. On successful completion of this subject the student is expected to be able to be able to support and educate women, throughout the labour and birth continuum, in partnership with the woman.

Activities:

1. (a) face-to-face lectures; (b) online E-learning modules with interactive web-based activities; (c) roleplay will be used to enhance development of professional woman-centred communication; (d) students will follow the care of women, throughout the childbirth experience, to gain an understanding of the principles of continuity of care; (e) students will attend childbirth and parenting education classes to gain perspective of the woman's, and her family's, experiences; (f) students will be integrated on clinical placement (total of 190 hours), within an antenatal and intrapartum maternity care setting.

02. Provide safe and effective midwifery care to the woman during pregnancy, birth and labour within the scope of practice of a midwife.

Activities:

2. (a) face-to-face lectures; (b) online E-learning modules with interactive web-based activities; (c) roleplay will be used to enhance development of professional woman-centred communication; (d) laboratory-based simulation experiences allow students to apply theoretical knowledge; (e) students will research available literature, on selected topics, and demonstrate critical analysis and synthesis in written assessments; (f) students will be integrated on clinical placement (total of 190 hours), within an antenatal and intrapartum maternity care setting; (g) students will work alongside mentoring midwives providing care to women and will work toward completing clinical requirements; (h) students will be expected to submit written reflections of clinical placement.

03. Plan and communicate midwifery care with the woman, her family and midwifery colleagues demonstrating respect for the woman's individual rights and responsibilities.

Activities:

3. (a) face-to-face lectures; (b) online E-learning modules with interactive web-based activities; (c) roleplay will be used to enhance development of professional woman-centred communication; (d) students will be integrated on clinical placement (total of 190 hours), within an antenatal and intrapartum maternity care setting; (e) students will work alongside mentoring midwives providing care to women and will work toward completing clinical requirements; (f) students will be expected to submit written reflections of clinical placement.

04. Recognise and describe deviations from normal pregnancy, labour and birth processes.

Activities:

4. (a) knowledge of uncomplicated pregnancy and labour will provide scaffolding to knowledge related to deviations from normal; (b) face-to-face lectures; (c) online E-learning activites with interactive web-based activities; (d) laboratory-based simulation experiences allow students to apply theoretical knowledge; (e) students will be integrated on clinical placement (total of 190 hours), within an antenatal and intrapartum maternity care setting; (f) students will work alongside mentoring midwives providing care to women and will work toward completing clinical requirements; (g) students will be expected to submit written reflections of clinical placement.

05. Critically evaluate and apply available evidence to inform best practice in midwifery.

Activities:

5. (a) face-to-face lectures based on evidence retrieved from literature searches of relevant topics; (b) online E-learning modules with interactive web-based activities; (c) students will be integrated on clinical placement (total of 190 hours), within an antenatal and intrapartum maternity care setting; (d) written exercises.