INDIGENOUS PERINATAL HEALTH
NSM4IPH
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will reflect on aspects of your own cultural self-awareness to advance your knowledge and skills in providing effective and safe care to Indigenous Australian families in the maternity context. You will explore Australian Indigenous history, concepts related to traditional and contemporary Indigenous cultures, the rights of individuals and groups to self-determination, and consider how culturally safe midwifery practices can contribute to closing the gap in Indigenous health disadvantage. The skills gained in this subject will enable you to recognise how socio-cultural diversity may impact maternity outcomes equity and access. This subject is delivered via a blended learning approach comprising face-to face teaching, workshops and online modules.
SchoolNursing and Midwifery
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPamela McCalman
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 courses: HGMW, HGMWB - Graduate Diploma in Midwifery or HGCFCN - Graduate Diploma in Child, Family and Community Nursing or HMMW - Master of Midwifery
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
Learning resources
YATDJULIGIN Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nursing & Midwifery Care
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorOdette Best and Bronwyn Fredericks
Year2014
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherCambridge University Press
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2021, Week 30-44, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPamela McCalman
Class requirements
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 - 44
Twenty nine 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 30 to week 44 and delivered via online.
Students will access online modules via LMS
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
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Online quizzes x 10(2000 word equivalent) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
Written assignment (3000 word equivalent)This will comprise 10% formative and 40% summative components | Assignment | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO5 |
Reflective portfolio (1000 word equivalent) | Portfolio | Individual | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO4 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Week 30-44, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPamela McCalman
Class requirements
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 - 44
Twenty nine 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 30 to week 44 and delivered via online.
Students will access online modules via LMS
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online quizzes x 10(2000 word equivalent) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
Written assignment (3000 word equivalent)This will comprise 10% formative and 40% summative components | Assignment | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO5 |
Reflective portfolio (1000 word equivalent) | Portfolio | Individual | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO4 |