COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE IN MIDWIFERY
NSM4CPM
2020
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.
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 HGMID or HGMIDB and passed NSM4MFA OR Must be admitted in HGMW or HGMWB and have passed NSM4MFP.
Co-requisites NSM4NSN
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Students must have a secured clinical hospital placement.
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Myles Textbook for Midwives (16th ed.). | Recommended | Marshall, J., & Raynor, M. (2014) | Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone |
| Readings | Physiology in childbearing (4th ed.). | Recommended | Rankin, J. (2017) | Elsevier |
| Readings | Midwifery Preparation for Practice (Books 1 & 2) (4th ed.). | Prescribed | Pairman, S, Tracey, S, Dahlen, H, & Dixon, L (2019) | Elsevier |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Make accurate assessments and develop reasonable and justifiable inferences in complex scenarios.
- Activities:
- Online activity; Clinical practicum in specialty setting.
02. Apply midwifery knowledge, skills and/or equipment/technology to complex scenarios to the depth and breadth required of a beginning midwife.
- Activities:
- Online activity; Clinical practicum in specialty setting.
03. Make informed, independent judgements and develop plans in response to complex scenarios, based on your review and analysis of relevant and substantial information.
- Activities:
- Online activity; Clinical practicum in specialty setting.
04. Critically analyse current knowledge and processes in midwifery in order to inform your practice in complex situations.
- Activities:
- Online learning activity; written exercise; clinical practicum in specialty practice.
05. Communicate effectively and sensitively with colleagues, women and the public in a variety of professional & social contexts
- Activities:
- Clinical practicum in specialty practice.
06. Perform effective independent work and work as an influential team member in a variety of situations within midwifery in accordance with the ethical standards of the profession.
- Activities:
- Clinical practicum in specialty practice.
07. Critically evaluate and apply available evidence to inform best practice in midwifery care.
- Activities:
- Online learning activity; written exercise; clinical practicum in specialty practice.
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2020, Week 30-44, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorHelen Nightingale
Class requirements
Lecture/Workshop
Week:
38
-
38
Two 3.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 38 to week 38
and delivered via face-to-face.
Lecture/Workshop
Week:
30
-
31
Four 3.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 30 to week 31
and delivered via face-to-face.
Laboratory Class
Week:
38
-
38
One 3.0 hours laboratory class per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 38 to week 38
and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
30
-
44
Thirteen 2.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 30 to week 44
and delivered via online.
Laboratory Class
Week:
31
-
31
One 3.0 hours laboratory class per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 31
and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off Site
Week:
30
-
44
One 180.0 hours placement - off site per study period
on any day including weekend
from week 30 to week 44
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,000 word reflective activity | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 07 | |
| 1 x 4000 word equivalent case study assignment using specified media | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 | |
| One 3hr examination (3000 word equivalent) | Hurdle. Students must achieve 50% overall to pass the subject | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 07 |
| 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. | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 |
Melbourne, 2020, Week 30-44, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRebecca Hyde
Class requirements
Lecture/Workshop
Week:
38
-
38
Three 5.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 38 to week 38
and delivered via face-to-face.
Lecture/Workshop
Week:
30
-
31
One 3.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 30 to week 31
and delivered via face-to-face.
Laboratory Class
Week:
31
-
31
Two 3.0 hours laboratory class per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 31
and delivered via face-to-face.
"Only one class to be scheduled at any time due to availability of equipment"
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
30
-
44
Thirteen 2.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 30 to week 44
and delivered via online.
Placement - Off Site
Week:
30
-
44
One 180.0 hours placement - off site per study period
on any day including weekend
from week 30 to week 44
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,000 word reflective activity | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 07 | |
| 1 x 4000 word equivalent case study assignment using specified media | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 | |
| One 3hr examination (3000 word equivalent) | Hurdle. Students must achieve 50% overall to pass the subject | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 07 |
| 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. | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 |