mid4aem acute and emergency maternity care

ACUTE AND EMERGENCY MATERNITY CARE

MID4AEM

2020

Credit points: 30

Subject outline

In this subject, you 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. You 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. You will be provided with clinical experience and/or simulated events which will prepare them to recognise and respond effectively in acute and emergency situations.

SchoolNursing and Midwifery (Pre 2022)

Credit points30

Subject Co-ordinatorRebecca Hyde

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo

Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

Exchange StudentsNo

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectNo

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-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Career Ready

Career-focusedYes

Work-based learningYes

Self sourced or Uni sourced
Uni Sourced

Entire subject or partial subjectPartial subject

Total hours/days required160

Location of WBL activity (region)Domestic - regional
Domestic - metro

WBL addtional requirementsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Identify women at risk of acute and emergency clinical situations.

02. Provide safe and effective care to women and their babies with complex needs as a part of the multidisciplinary team.

03. Critique and appraise evidence for the management of specific clinical scenarios.

04. Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration within the multidisciplinary team, the woman and her family.

Subject options

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Bendigo, 2020, Week 06-24, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFiona Faulks

Class requirements

Laboratory ClassWeek: 7 - 7
One 3.00 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 7 to week 7 and delivered via face-to-face.
Lab class to be scheduled after lectures 1 and 2

Laboratory ClassWeek: 7 - 7
One 3.00 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 7 to week 7 and delivered via face-to-face.
Simulation to be scheduled after all lectures and 3 hr lab class

LectureWeek: 6 - 7
One 4.00 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 6 to week 7 and delivered via face-to-face.

LectureWeek: 6 - 7
Two 3.00 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 6 to week 7 and delivered via face-to-face.

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 11 - 22
One 160.00 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 6 - 24
One 10.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 6 to week 24 and delivered via online.
10 hrs of online modules

WorkShopWeek: 6 - 7
Three 2.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 6 to week 7 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Part A: Critique and reflection of communication in provided emergency scenario (1000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO2, SILO4
Part B Critique and reflection of management of emergency scenario 2 (2000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO3
2 hour examination (2000 word equivalent)This is a hurdle requirement. Students must achieve at least 50% in the exam to pass the subject.	N/A	N/A	N/A	Yes	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
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.	N/A	N/A	N/A	Yes	null	SILO1, SILO2, SILO4

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Week 09-21, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRebecca Hyde

Class requirements

Laboratory ClassWeek: 9 - 13
One 3.00 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 9 to week 13 and delivered via face-to-face.
B1: Simulation to be scheduled after lab class in week 9A2: Simulation to be scheduled in week 12 and 13

Laboratory ClassWeek: 9 - 9
One 3.00 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 9 to week 9 and delivered via face-to-face.
Lab classes to be scheduled after lecture 1 and 2

LectureWeek: 9 - 9
One 4.00 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 9 to week 9 and delivered via face-to-face.

LectureWeek: 9 - 9
Two 3.00 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 9 to week 9 and delivered via face-to-face.

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 10 - 21
One 160.00 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 9 - 21
One 10.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 9 to week 21 and delivered via online.
10 hrs of online modules

WorkShopWeek: 12 - 16
Two 2.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 12 to week 16 and delivered via face-to-face.
Cohort A2: weeks 12 & 13Cohort B1: weeks 15 & 16

WorkShopWeek: 9 - 9
One 2.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 9 to week 9 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Part A: Critique and reflection of communication in provided emergency scenario (1000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO2, SILO4
Part B Critique and reflection of management of emergency scenario 2 (2000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO3
2 hour examination (2000 word equivalent)This is a hurdle requirement. Students must achieve at least 50% in the exam to pass the subject.	N/A	N/A	N/A	Yes	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
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.	N/A	N/A	N/A	Yes	null	SILO1, SILO2, SILO4