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13412 (v.2) Midwifery 660
Area: | School of Nursing and Midwifery |
Credits: | 100.0 |
Syllabus: | Physiological, psychological, sociocultural, developmental and spiritual dimensions of care, human response patterns, legal and ethical frameworks, reflective practice, models that inform midwifery practice, advanced clinical practice. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have - Demonstrated the ability to evaluate the nature and scope of midwifery practice within a family centred context. Demonstrated competency in providing quality midwifery care for childbearing families in a variety of settings. Utilised a conceptual framework which integrates physiological, psychological, sociocultural, developmental and spiritual dimensions of maternity care. Utilised an ethical and legal framework in the provision of midwifery care, irrespective of the physiological, psychological, sociocultural, developmental or spiritual status of clients. Demonstrated effective learning and reflective skills which enhance professional development. Responded proactively to changes which impact on the delivery of maternity care, including advances in health care management and trends, policy or legislation. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Graham I.D., (1997), Episiotomy - Challenging Obstetric Interventions, Melbourne, Blackwell Science. Kargar I. and Hunt S.C., (1997), Challenges In Midwifery, London, Macmillan. Sweet B., (1997), Mayes' Midwifery, Textbook for Midwives, 12th ed., Sydney,Mosby Williams and Wilkins. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Clinical (Industry unit). This is by pass/fail assessment. |
Field of Education: | 60300 Nursing (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Pass/Fail |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | Y | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | Y |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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