ACUTE AND EMERGENCY MATERNITY CARE
MID4AEM
2021
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
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorRebecca Hyde
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 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 hours
Location of WBL activity (region)Domestic - regional
Domestic - metro
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2021, Week 02-26, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFiona Faulks
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 5 - 6
Three 2.00 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 5 to week 6 and delivered via face-to-face.
Lab class 1 and 2 to be skill based session to be scheduled after Scheduled online classes, 1-3. Lab class 3 will be a simulation session and to be scheduled after other 2 lab sessions
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 2 - 26
One 160.00 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 2 to week 26 and delivered via face-to-face.
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 8 - 9
One 2.00 hours scheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 8 to week 9 and delivered via online.
Online workshop
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 5 - 6
Four 1.00 hour scheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 5 to week 6 and delivered via online.
Online lectures
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 2 - 26
One 16.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 2 to week 26 and delivered via online.
16 hrs of online modules and online lectures
WorkShopWeek: 5 - 6
Two 2.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 5 to week 6 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Part A: Critique and reflection of communication in provided emergency scenario (1000 words) | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO4 |
Part B Critique and reflection of management of emergency scenario 2 (2000 words) | Other | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO3 |
2 hour examination (2000 word equivalent) | Central exam | Individual | Yes | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Clinical participation (2,500 word equivalent) | Other | Individual | Yes | 0 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Week 06-26, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRebecca Hyde
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 8 - 9
Three 2.00 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 8 to week 9 and delivered via face-to-face.
Lab class 1 and 2 to be skill based session to be scheduled after Scheduled online classes, 1-3. Lab class 3 will be a simulation session and to be scheduled after other 2 lab sessions
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 6 - 26
One 160.00 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 6 to week 26 and delivered via face-to-face.
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 8 - 9
Four 1.00 hour scheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 8 to week 9 and delivered via online.
Online lectures
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 8 - 9
One 2.00 hours scheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 8 to week 9 and delivered via online.
Online workshop
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 6 - 26
One 16.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 6 to week 26 and delivered via online.
16 hrs of online modules and online lectures
WorkShopWeek: 8 - 9
Two 2.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 8 to week 9 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Part A: Critique and reflection of communication in provided emergency scenario (1000 words) | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO4 |
Part B Critique and reflection of management of emergency scenario 2 (2000 words) | Other | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO3 |
2 hour examination (2000 word equivalent) | Central exam | Individual | Yes | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Clinical participation (2,500 word equivalent) | Other | Individual | Yes | 0 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |