MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH PRACTICE
NSM4MCH
2021
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
In this subject, you will use your professional knowledge of children and families to plan and implement safe and effective care for families with young children in the community. You will undertake clinical practice in community-based maternal and child health and education settings. This subject enables you to assess the health and development of children and maternal wellbeing, using appropriate screening and assessment tools. You will build on past learning to develop advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills and develop personal learning goals. The subject is delivered via a flexible online mode which may include on-campus or online workshops, online learning modules and clinical practicum in maternal and child health settings.
SchoolNursing and Midwifery
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorCatina Adams
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 the following course: HGCFCN
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
Pediatric physical examination
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorDuderstadt, K. G.
Year2018
Edition/Volume3rd ed
PublisherElsevier
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionAlso available as an E-book
Source locationN/A
PEDS eLearning Foundation (Course 1)
Resource TypeWeb resource
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorN/A
YearN/A
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherSubsidised for MCH students. Approx cost is $55
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLhttps://www.rch.org.au/ccch/training-dev/PEDS_training/
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Documentation Standards for Maternal and Child Health Nurses in Victoria
Resource TypeOther resource
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorVAMCHN (ANMF) & VMCHCG VAMCHN.
Year2016
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherVAMCHN 2016. $10
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
From Birth to Five years: Children's Developmental Progress
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorSharma, A. and Cockerill, H.
Year2014
Edition/Volume4th Ed
PublisherRoutledge
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Competency Standards for the Victorian Maternal and Child Health Nurse
Resource TypeOther resource
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorVAMCHN Order
Year2009
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherVAMCHN 2009 Included in membership for students, or $15
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
From birth to five years: Practical developmental examination
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorSharma, A. & Cockerill, H.
Year2014
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherRoutledge
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionAlso available as an E-book
Source locationN/A
PEDS Brief Administration and Scoring Guide
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorGlascoe, F. P. & CCCH
YearN/A
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherAvailable free from CCCH
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLhttp://www.rch.org.au/ccch/peds/materials/
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 required140 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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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Week 06-24, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCatina Adams
Class requirements
Problem Based LearningWeek: 6 - 24
Twelve 1.00 hour problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 6 to week 24 and delivered via online.
Contribution to online forums (1 hour per week for each of 12 modules)
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 10 - 24
One 130.00 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 24 and delivered via face-to-face.
130 hours off-site clinical placement preferably at least 2 days per week for 9 weeks in consultation with placement agencies.
SeminarWeek: 6 - 24
One 24.00 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 6 to week 24 and delivered via face-to-face.
1 X 3-day workshop (24 hours)
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 6 - 24
Four 1.50 hour scheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 6 to week 24 and delivered via online.
4x1.5-hour online virtual classroom via ZOOM
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 6 - 24
One 5.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 6 to week 24 and delivered via online.
5 hours per week of flexible online student directed learning modules, via LMS (12 modules).
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
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Online test - equivalent to 1500 words. Multiple choice and/or short answer quiz | Quizzes | Individual | No | 15 | SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Oral case presentation equivalent to 2000 words. Non-complex case presentation, incorporating written exercise and/or oral presentation, or other specified media | Oral presentation | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
2500-word equivalent clinical assessment and reflections, Includes completion of clinical hours and reflection on clinical practicum .Students must pass the clinical practicum to pass the subject. | Other | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Written essay 3000 words Essay demonstrating theoretical knowledge and research skills | Other | Individual | No | 30 | SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Contribution to online discussion forum (1000 words) Contribution to online discussion forums | Other | Individual | No | 5 | SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |