ACUTE AND EMERGENCY MATERNITY CARE
MID4AEM
2019
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
In this subject, students will focus on the care of the women and her fetus/baby with additional needs due to high acuity and maternity emergency situations, for example, breech birth, PPH, cord prolapse, shoulder dystocia. This subject will build on prior knowledge of anatomy and physiology and the normal birth process to further develop clinical skill and the ability to think critically. Students will develop theoretical knowledge, through research and enquiry learning methods, around acute and emergency situations as well as gain skills in situational management, multi-disciplinary collaborative relationships and leadership, whilst incorporating woman centred care and therapeutic communication. Students will be provided with clinical experience and/or simulated events which will prepare them to recognise and respond effectively in acute and emergency situations.
School: School of Nursing & Midwifery
Credit points: 30
Subject Co-ordinator: Rebecca Hyde
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must be admitted in one of the following course codes: HZNMD or HZNMDB and must have passed one of the following subjects: MID3CCM or MID3CPR
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Identify women at risk of acute and emergency clinical situations.
- Activities:
- Face to face lectures, workshops, laboratory based simulations, enquiry-based learning, E- learning modules with interactive web based activities, clinical placement, reflection and written assessment
02. Provide safe and effective care to women and their babies with complex needs as a part of the multidisciplinary team.
- Activities:
- Face to face lectures, workshops, laboratory based simulations, enquiry-based learning, E- learning modules with interactive web based activities, clinical placement, reflection and written assessment
03. Critique and appraise evidence for the management of specific clinical scenarios.
- Activities:
- Assessment
04. Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration within the multidisciplinary team, the woman and her family.
- Activities:
- Clinical placement, reflection and assessment
Bendigo, 2019, Week 09-26, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Fiona Faulks
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 09 - 14
Three 4.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 09 to week 14 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 09 - 14
Four 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 09 to week 14 and delivered via face-to-face.
Laboratory ClassWeek: 09 - 14
One 2.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 09 to week 14 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 18 - 25
One 160.0 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 18 to week 25 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group presentation and written submission (1,000-word equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| 2,000-word written assessment | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| 2 hour examination (2000 word equiv) | This is a hurdle requirement. Students must achieve at least 50% in the exam to pass the subject. | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Clinical participation (2,500 word equivalent) | Hurdle requirement. It is essential to complete a minimum of 160 hours clinical placement in a birthing environment, and a minimum of 2 intrapartum clinical skills from the MCAT. | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2019, Week 09-21, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Rebecca Hyde
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 09 - 09
Three 4.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 09 to week 09 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 09 - 09
Two 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 09 to week 09 and delivered via face-to-face.
Laboratory ClassWeek: 09 - 09
One 2.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 09 to week 09 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 09 - 16
Two 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 09 to week 16 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Cohort A2: weeks 12 & 13
Cohort B1: weeks 15 & 16
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Placement - Off SiteWeek: 10 - 17
One 160.0 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 17 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group presentation and written submission (1,000-word equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| 2,000-word written assessment | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| 2 hour examination (2000 word equiv) | This is a hurdle requirement. Students must achieve at least 50% in the exam to pass the subject. | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Clinical participation (2,500 word equivalent) | Hurdle requirement. It is essential to complete a minimum of 160 hours clinical placement in a birthing environment, and a minimum of 2 intrapartum clinical skills from the MCAT. | 01, 02, 03, 04 |