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.
SchoolSchool of Nursing & Midwifery
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorRebecca Hyde
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsNo
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
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Identify women at risk of acute and emergency clinical situations.
- Activities:
- Face to face lectures, workshops, laboratory based simulations, enquiry-based learning, E- learning modules with interactive web based activities, clinical placement, reflection and written assessment
02. Provide safe and effective care to women and their babies with complex needs as a part of the multidisciplinary team.
- Activities:
- Face to face lectures, workshops, laboratory based simulations, enquiry-based learning, E- learning modules with interactive web based activities, clinical placement, reflection and written assessment
03. Critique and appraise evidence for the management of specific clinical scenarios.
- Activities:
- Assessment
04. Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration within the multidisciplinary team, the woman and her family.
- Activities:
- Clinical placement, reflection and assessment
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2020, Week 06-24, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFiona Faulks
Class requirements
Lecture
Week:
06
-
07
One 4.0 hours lecture per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 06 to week 07
and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShop
Week:
06
-
07
Three 2.0 hours workshop per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 06 to week 07
and delivered via face-to-face.
Laboratory Class
Week:
07
-
07
One 3.0 hours laboratory class per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 07 to week 07
and delivered via face-to-face.
"Lab class to be scheduled after lectures 1 and 2"
Placement - Off Site
Week:
11
-
22
One 160.0 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 Class
Week:
06
-
24
One 10.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 06 to week 24
and delivered via online.
"10 hrs of online modules"
Lecture
Week:
06
-
07
Two 3.0 hours lecture per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 06 to week 07
and delivered via face-to-face.
Laboratory Class
Week:
07
-
07
One 3.0 hours laboratory class per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 07 to week 07
and delivered via face-to-face.
"Simulation to be scheduled after all lectures and 3 hr lab class"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A: Critique and reflection of communication in provided emergency scenario (1000 words) | 20 | 02, 04 | |
| Part B Critique and reflection of management of emergency scenario 2 (2000 words) | 40 | 01, 03 | |
| 2 hour examination (2000 word equivalent) | This is a hurdle requirement. Students must achieve at least 50% in the exam to pass the subject. | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| 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. | 01, 02, 04 |
Melbourne, 2020, Week 09-21, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRebecca Hyde
Class requirements
Lecture
Week:
09
-
09
One 4.0 hours lecture per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 09 to week 09
and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShop
Week:
09
-
09
One 2.0 hours workshop per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 09 to week 09
and delivered via face-to-face.
Laboratory Class
Week:
09
-
09
One 3.0 hours laboratory class per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 09 to week 09
and delivered via face-to-face.
"Lab classes to be scheduled after lecture 1 and 2"
WorkShop
Week:
12
-
16
Two 2.0 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 & 13
Cohort B1: weeks 15 & 16
"
Placement - Off Site
Week:
10
-
21
One 160.0 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 Class
Week:
09
-
21
One 10.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 09 to week 21
and delivered via online.
"10 hrs of online modules"
Lecture
Week:
09
-
09
Two 3.0 hours lecture per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 09 to week 09
and delivered via face-to-face.
Laboratory Class
Week:
09
-
13
One 3.0 hours laboratory class per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 09 to week 13
and delivered via face-to-face.
"B1: Simulation to be scheduled after lab class in week 9
A2: Simulation to be scheduled in week 12 and 13
"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A: Critique and reflection of communication in provided emergency scenario (1000 words) | 20 | 02, 04 | |
| Part B Critique and reflection of management of emergency scenario 2 (2000 words) | 40 | 01, 03 | |
| 2 hour examination (2000 word equivalent) | This is a hurdle requirement. Students must achieve at least 50% in the exam to pass the subject. | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| 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. | 01, 02, 04 |