Prerequisites
HBM1202 - Anatomy and Physiology 2 and
HMB1001 - Foundations of Midwifery and
HNB1102 - Foundations in Nursing 1
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Learning Outcomes
1. | Exhibit knowledge and critically reflect on the use of clinical reasoning skills in professional practice and therapeutic communication including woman-centred and patient-centred care across the lifespan; | ||
2. | Exemplify safe midwifery and nursing foundational clinical skills; | ||
3. | Exhibit safe midwifery practice during pregnancy, labour and birth care including assessment of the woman and her newborn, knowledge and assessment of non-pharmacological and pharmacological pain management options; | ||
4. | Advocate for and critically reflect on support of individuals' choices for women's maternity care and people seeking general health care; and | ||
5. | Implement accurate and safe medication administration. |
Assessment
Assessment type | Description | Grade |
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Test | Multi choice and short answer (25 Questions; 60 minutes) | 20% |
Report | Written report (1000 words) | 30% |
Presentation | Group presentation (30 minutes) | 30% |
Test | Medication administration – open book self-directed (hurdle) | 0% |
Practicum | Practical Skills Assessment | 20% |
Required reading
Skills for Midwifery Practice 4th ed. AU & NZ ed.
de-Vitry Smith, S., Bayes, S., Johnson, R. &Taylor, W. (Eds.). (2019)
Elsevier: Chatswood, New South Wales.
Midwifery: Preparation for Practice 4th ed.
Pairman, S., Tracy, S.K., Dahlen, H.G. & Dixon, L. (Eds.) (2019)
Elsevier: Chatswood, New South Wales.
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