nsm4mip midwifery in practice
MIDWIFERY IN PRACTICE
NSM4MIP
2019
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
In this clinically focused subject you will develop skills in the provision of midwifery care across the childbirth continuum. This subject enables you to develop clinical proficiency in midwifery and effective communication skills for woman-centred professional practice. This will be achieved through introductory workshops, online discussion forums and engagement in your clinical practice including Continuity of Care Experiences (CoCE). NSM4MIP extends across the duration of the course concluding when all the clinical requirements and competency prescribed by AHPRA for registration as a midwife are complete. You will be required to reflect on your experiences of working with women engaged in CoCE and complete all components of the Midwifery Practice Portfolio.
SchoolSchool of Nursing & Midwifery
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorStefanie Zugna
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in one of the following courses: HGMW, HGMWB - Graduate Diploma in Midwifery.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Students must have secured a clinical hospital placement This subject has been designed to be taken alongside NSM4MID and NSM4MFP, NSM4CPM, NSM4NSN, NSM4IPH
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discipline Specific | Midwifery practice portfolio | Prescribed | La Trobe University 2019 | La Trobe University |
| Readings | National Midwifery Guidelines for consultation and referral (3rd Ed) | Recommended | Australian College of Midwives 2013 | Australian College of Midwives |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Communicate effectively and sensitively with other health professionals, women and families in a variety of professional and social contexts.
- Activities:
- Face-to-face workshops; Online E-learning modules; Role play will be used to enhancedevelopment of professional woman-centred communication; Students will follow the care of women throughout the childbirth experience to gain skills in building professional relationships; Students will be integrated on clinical placement, within an antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal and community maternity care setting.
02. Practice within the scope of practice of a midwife and collaboratively work with other appropriate health professionals to deliver high quality services.
- Activities:
- Students will work alongside mentoring midwives providing care to women and will work toward completing clinical requirements; Students will be integrated on clinical placement, within an antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal and community maternity care setting.
03. Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate safe and effective woman-centred care.
- Activities:
- Students will work alongside mentoring midwives providing care to women and will work toward completing clinical requirements; Students will be integrated on clinical placement within an antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal and community maternity care setting.
04. Reflect on and evaluate their own practice to guide professional development that will enhance midwifery care
- Activities:
- Online E-learning modules will focus on development and application of reflective practice skills; Students will be expected to submit written reflections of clinical placement.
05. Plan and deliver care in partnership with women, ensuring midwifery continuity of care
- Activities:
- Students will follow the care of women throughout the childbirth experience to gain skills in building professional relationships; Students will work alongside mentoring midwives providing care to women and will work toward completing clinical requirements; Students will be integrated on clinical placement, within an antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal and community maternity care setting.
06. Practice with accountability and professional responsibility according to the policies, guidelines and documentation requirements governing legal and professional standards.
- Activities:
- Students will work alongside mentoring midwives providing care to women and will work toward completing clinical requirements; students will be integrated on clinical placement within an antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal and community maternity care setting.
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2019, Week 05-50, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorStefanie Zugna
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 07 - 07
One 3.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 07 to week 07 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Classes will be delivered in block mode"
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 05 - 50
Two 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 05 to week 50 and delivered via online.
"Students will access online modules via LMS"
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 09 - 24
One 295.0 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 09 to week 24 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reflections on continuity of care experiences (CoCEs) (10 x 200 words) (2000 word equivalent) | Hurdle requirement Ungraded, as per professional registration requirements | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Completion of the Clinical assessment tool,clinical competencies and course hours (3000 word equiv) | Hurdle requirement Ungraded, as per professional registration requirements | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 05, 06 |
| Documented completion of 10 CoCEs (10 x 500 words) (5000 word equivalent) | Hurdle requirement Ungraded, as per professional registration requirements | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Melbourne, 2019, Week 05-50, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorStefanie Zugna
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 06 - 06
One 1.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 06 to week 06 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Classes will be delivered in block mode"
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 15 - 15
One 1.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 15 to week 15 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Classes will be delivered in block mode"
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 05 - 50
Two 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 05 to week 50 and delivered via online.
"Students will access online modules via LMS"
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 05 - 50
One 295.0 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 05 to week 50 and delivered via face-to-face.
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 30 - 30
One 1.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 30 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Classes will be delivered in block mode"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reflections on continuity of care experiences (CoCEs) (10 x 200 words) (2000 word equivalent) | Hurdle requirement Ungraded, as per professional registration requirements | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Completion of the Clinical assessment tool,clinical competencies and course hours (3000 word equiv) | Hurdle requirement Ungraded, as per professional registration requirements | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 05, 06 |
| Documented completion of 10 CoCEs (10 x 500 words) (5000 word equivalent) | Hurdle requirement Ungraded, as per professional registration requirements | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |