COMPLEX NEEDS IN MATERNITY CARE

MID4CNM

2020

Credit points: 30

Subject outline

In this subject students will consolidate all prior learning and have the opportunity to extend their knowledge and skill through application of further psychosocial complexities impacting on maternity care . In collaboration with the multidisciplinary team and in partnership with the woman, the student will build on previous experiences to develop more autonomous skills and knowledge in the provision of safe and effective care required for women with psychosocial. Students will be encouraged to manage care for women, think critically, respond effectively to situations involving these women and learn when to consult and refer appropriately

School: Nursing and Midwifery (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 30

Subject Co-ordinator: Rebecca Hyde

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: No

Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Must be admitted in one of the following course codes: HZNMD, HZNMDB and must have passed: MID4AEM

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: Yes

Work-based learning: Yes

Self sourced or Uni sourced:
Uni Sourced

Entire subject or partial subject: Partial subject

Total hours/days required: 240

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

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Provide safe and effective midwifery care to the woman and her family with minimal supervision in readiness to practice as a novice midwife on completion of the subject/course.

02. Evaluate the relationship between psychosocial and physical complexities of pregnancy and their impact on maternity care.

03. Critically appraise evidence and plan and implement maternity care according to evidence based practice.

04. Demonstrate comprehensive therapeutic communication through collaborations with women, the multidisciplinary team, community agencies and support networks.

Bendigo, 2020, Week 31-45, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Fiona Faulks

Class requirements

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 34 - 45
One 240.00 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend from week 34 to week 45 and delivered via face-to-face.

SeminarWeek: 31 - 33
Three 4.00 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 33 and delivered via face-to-face.

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 45
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 45 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
2000 words formative written report	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
2000 words summative written report	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Clinical placement (3500 word equivalent)Hurdle requirement. It is essential to complete a minimum of 240 hours clinical placement in a birthing environment, all remaining clinical skills from the MCAT. Students must have completed all ANMAC requirements for registration as a midwife.	N/A	N/A	N/A	Yes	null	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Week 31-45, Blended