nsm4mip midwifery in practice
MIDWIFERY IN PRACTICE
NSM4MIP
2020
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.
SchoolNursing and Midwifery
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorStefanie Zugna
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
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
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsStudents must have secured a clinical hospital placement This subject has been designed to be taken alongside NSM4MID and NSM4MFP, NSM4CPM, NSM4NSN, NSM4IPH
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
National Midwifery Guidelines for consultation and referral
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorAustralian College of Midwives
Year2013
Edition/Volume3rd ed
PublisherAustralian College of Midwives
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Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Midwifery practice portfolio
Resource TypeOther resource
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorLa Trobe University
Year2019
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherLa Trobe University
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Chapter/issueN/A
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Source locationN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2020, Week 05-50, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorHeather Grimes
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 7 - 7
One 3.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 7 to week 7 and delivered via face-to-face.
Classes will be delivered in block mode
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 9 - 24
One 300.00 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 9 to week 24 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 5 - 50
Two 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 5 to week 50 and delivered via online.
Students will access online modules via LMS
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reflections on continuity of care experiences (CoCEs) (10 x 200 words) (2000 word equivalent) Hurdle requirement Ungraded, as per professional registration requirements | N/A | N/A | Yes | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| Completion of the Clinical assessment tool, clinical competencies and course hours (3000 word equiv) Hurdle requirement Ungraded, as per professional registration requirements | N/A | N/A | Yes | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5, SILO6 |
| Documented completion of 10 CoCEs (10 x 500 words) (5000 word equivalent) Hurdle requirement Ungraded, as per professional registration requirements | N/A | N/A | Yes | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Week 05-50, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorStefanie Zugna
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 6 - 6
One 1.00 hour lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 6 to week 6 and delivered via face-to-face.
Classes will be delivered in block mode
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 15 - 15
One 1.00 hour 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
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 30 - 30
One 1.00 hour 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
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 5 - 50
One 295.00 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 5 to week 50 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 5 - 50
Two 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 5 to week 50 and delivered via online.
Students will access online modules via LMS
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reflections on continuity of care experiences (CoCEs) (10 x 200 words) (2000 word equivalent) Hurdle requirement Ungraded, as per professional registration requirements | N/A | N/A | Yes | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| Completion of the Clinical assessment tool, clinical competencies and course hours (3000 word equiv) Hurdle requirement Ungraded, as per professional registration requirements | N/A | N/A | Yes | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5, SILO6 |
| Documented completion of 10 CoCEs (10 x 500 words) (5000 word equivalent) Hurdle requirement Ungraded, as per professional registration requirements | N/A | N/A | Yes | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |