COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE IN MIDWIFERY
NSM4CPM
2021
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
In this subject, you will focus on complex scenarios in maternity care that require an ability to plan, implement and evaluate a multifaceted maternity situations. This subject enables you to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills, clinical proficiency in midwifery and effective communication skills for ethically oriented professional practice. You will be able to make high level independent judgements; plan, implement and evaluate practice and function effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team. The subject is delivered via a blended learning approach, comprising face-to-face teaching, workshops and online learning modules via LMS. This is supported by clinical practicum in the maternity setting.
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 HGMID or HGMIDB and passed NSM4MFA and NSM4MID OR Must be admitted in HGMW or HGMWB and have passed NSM4MFP and NSM4MID
Co-requisitesNSM4NSN
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsStudents must have a secured clinical hospital placement.
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Midwifery Preparation for Practice (Books 1 & 2)
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorPairman, S, Tracey, S, Dahlen, H, & Dixon, L
Year2019
Edition/Volume4th ed
PublisherElsevier
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Physiology in childbearing
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorRankin, J.
Year2017
Edition/Volume4th ed
PublisherElsevier
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Myles Textbook for Midwives
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorMarshall, J., & Raynor, M.
Year2020
Edition/Volume17th ed
PublisherEdinburgh: Elseiver
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedYes
Work-based learningYes
Self sourced or Uni sourcedSelf Sourced
Entire subject or partial subjectPartial subject
Total hours/days required180 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 30-50, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorHeather Grimes
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 31
Two 3.00 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
Groups to be run simultaneously
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 30 - 50
One 185.00 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 30 to week 50 and delivered via face-to-face.
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 30 - 31
Three 3.00 hours scheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 31 and delivered via online.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 30 - 50
Thirty two 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 30 to week 50 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 31
One 3.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 1,000 word reflective activity | Other | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO7 |
1 x 4000 word equivalent case study assignment using specified media | Assignment | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7 |
One 3hr examination (3000 word equivalent)Hurdle. Students must achieve 50% overall to pass the subject | Central exam | Individual | Yes | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO7 |
Clinical assessment (1500 word equivalent)Hurdle requirement - students must complete at least 8 Clinical Assessment Tools (CAT) for midwifery students related to complex midwifery care. | Other | Individual | Yes | 0 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Week 30-50, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorStefanie Zugna
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 31
Two 3.00 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
Groups to be run simultaneously
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 30 - 50
One 185.00 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 30 to week 50 and delivered via face-to-face.
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 30 - 31
Three 3.00 hours scheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 31 and delivered via online.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 30 - 50
Thirty two 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 30 to week 50 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 31
One 3.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 1,000 word reflective activity | Other | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO7 |
1 x 4000 word equivalent case study assignment using specified media | Assignment | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7 |
One 3hr examination (3000 word equivalent)Hurdle. Students must achieve 50% overall to pass the subject | Central exam | Individual | Yes | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO7 |
Clinical assessment (1500 word equivalent)Hurdle requirement - students must complete at least 8 Clinical Assessment Tools (CAT) for midwifery students related to complex midwifery care. | Other | Individual | Yes | 0 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7 |