COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE IN MIDWIFERY
NSM4CPM
2018
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
In this subject, students will focus on complex scenarios in maternity care that require an ability to plan, implement and evaluate a multifaceted maternity situations. This subject enables students to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills, clinical proficiency in midwifery and effective communication skills for ethically oriented professional practice. Students 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-ordinatorJenny Davis
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites NSM4MFA and NSM4MID or obtain Course Coordinator's approval.
Co-requisites NSM4NSN or obtain Course Coordinator's approval.
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.). | Prescribed | Marshall, J., & Raynor, M. (2014) | Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone |
| Readings | Physiology in childbearing | Recommended | Stables, D & Rankin, J. (2017) | Elsevier: Bailliere Tindall |
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, 2018, Week 30-44, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorHeather Grimes
Class requirements
Lecture/Workshop
Week:
30
-
43
Three 5.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 30 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
Lecture/Workshop
Week:
30
-
43
One 3.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 30 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
Laboratory Class
Week:
30
-
43
One 6.0 hours laboratory class per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 30 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
30
-
43
Thirteen 2.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 30 to week 43
and delivered via online.
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 | 1A: Online Poster presentation (2000 word equivalent) 1B: 2000 word essay | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 |
| One 3hr examination | Hurdle. Students must achieve 50% overall to pass the exam | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 07 |
| Completion of clinical assessment tool, clinical competencies & required course hours 1500wordequiv | Hurdle requirement. A minimum of 710 clinical practice hours (throughout the full course length) is required for course completion as per course accreditation by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 | |
| Documented completion of 10 CoCEs at the end of Semester Two | Hurdle requirement for course completion as per course accreditation with Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 |
Melbourne, 2018, Week 30-44, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJenny Davis
Class requirements
Lecture/Workshop
Week:
30
-
43
Three 5.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 30 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
Lecture/Workshop
Week:
30
-
43
One 3.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 30 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
Laboratory Class
Week:
30
-
43
One 6.0 hours laboratory class per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 30 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
30
-
43
Thirteen 2.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 30 to week 43
and delivered via online.
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 | 1A: Online Poster presentation (2000 word equivalent) 1B: 2000 word essay | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 |
| One 3hr examination | Hurdle. Students must achieve 50% overall to pass the exam | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 07 |
| Completion of clinical assessment tool, clinical competencies & required course hours 1500wordequiv | Hurdle requirement. A minimum of 710 clinical practice hours (throughout the full course length) is required for course completion as per course accreditation by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 | |
| Documented completion of 10 CoCEs at the end of Semester Two | Hurdle requirement for course completion as per course accreditation with Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 |