MIDWIFERY CARE IN LABOUR AND BIRTH
MID2CLB
2020
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
In this subject, students will be introduced to the normal birth process. Using a primary health care philosophy, students will develop attributes and skills for providing woman-centred midwifery care during labour and birth. Using contemporary evidenced based guidelines this subject provides the opportunity for students to develop assessment skills and an understanding of the progress of labour. Students will build on the development of therapeutic relationships and work in partnership with women and their families to support them in the normal birth process. The students will further develop their knowledge of anatomy and physiology and psychological concepts. The learning approach used will enable students to develop reflective, evidence based practice within the scope of practice of a midwife.
SchoolSchool of Nursing & Midwifery
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorMichelle Newton
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be enrolled in one of the following course codes: HZNMD, HZNMDB and must have passed both subjects in: MID1FPC and (NSG1NAM or NSG1NMA)
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions This subject has been designed to be taken in conjunction with NSG2ANA. Students should enrol in MID2CLB and NSG2ANA in the same semester. Any alterations from this course plan are to be discussed with your Course Coordinator for approval.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Practice safe and effective woman centred care during labour and birth within the scope of practice of a midwife.
- Activities:
- Face to face lectures. Small group work/ tutorial based activities Laboratory based simulations of essential skills, clinical placement
02. Identify deviations from the normal labour and birth process.
- Activities:
- Face to face lectures, workshops, laboratory based simulations, enquiry-based learning and role play. E- learning modules with interactive web based activities, clinical placement
03. Identify and apply evidence based practice to inform midwifery care.
- Activities:
- Face to face lectures, workshops, laboratory based simulations, enquiry-based learning and role play. E- learning modules with interactive web based activities, clinical placement, reflection and written assessment
04. Plan and implement midwifery care with the woman, her family and a mentoring midwife
- Activities:
- Clinical placement
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2020, Week 07-28, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorHelen Nightingale
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
07
-
28
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 07 to week 28
and delivered via online.
"Asynchronous
"
Laboratory Class
Week:
10
-
10
One 2.0 hours laboratory class per study period
on weekends
during the day
from week 10 to week 10
and delivered via face-to-face.
"This lab class must be scheduled to allow access to birth simulation mannequin for simulation purposes"
Laboratory Class
Week:
07
-
10
Four 2.0 hours laboratory class per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 07 to week 10
and delivered via face-to-face.
"Lab to follow workshop each week"
Lecture
Week:
07
-
10
Four 2.0 hours lecture per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 07 to week 10
and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShop
Week:
07
-
10
Four 3.0 hours workshop per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 07 to week 10
and delivered via face-to-face.
"Workshop to follow lecture each week"
Placement - Off Site
Week:
11
-
26
One 160.0 hours placement - off site per study period
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 11 to week 26
and delivered via face-to-face.
"placement may be scheduled during day or night and on weekend"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Placement (2,500 words 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 | |
| One 1,000-word formative written assignment | 20 | 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 2,000-word summative written assignment | 40 | 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 2-hour exam | 40 | 02, 04 |
Melbourne, 2020, Week 07-28, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMichelle Newton
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
10
-
28
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 28
and delivered via online.
"Asynchronous
"
Laboratory Class
Week:
14
-
14
One 2.0 hours laboratory class per study period
on weekends
during the day
from week 14 to week 14
and delivered via face-to-face.
"This lab class must be scheduled only one group at a time to allow access to birth simulation mannequin for simulation purposes"
Laboratory Class
Week:
10
-
13
Four 2.0 hours laboratory class per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 13
and delivered via face-to-face.
"Lab to follow workshop each week"
Lecture
Week:
10
-
13
Four 2.0 hours lecture per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 13
and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShop
Week:
10
-
13
Four 3.0 hours workshop per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 13
and delivered via face-to-face.
"Workshop to follow lecture each week"
Placement - Off Site
Week:
18
-
28
One 160.0 hours placement - off site per study period
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 18 to week 28
and delivered via face-to-face.
"placement may be scheduled during day or night and on weekend"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Placement (2,500 words 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 | |
| One 1,000-word formative written assignment | 20 | 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 2,000-word summative written assignment | 40 | 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 2-hour exam | 40 | 02, 04 |