13409 (v.2) Midwifery Science 562

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Area:	School of Nursing and Midwifery
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	4.0
Lecture:	1 x 4 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	12637 (v.3) Midwifery Studies 561 or any previous version AND 13410 (v.2) Midwifery Science 561 or any previous version AND 13416 (v.2) Midwifery 561 or any previous version
Co Requisite(s):	13411 (v.2) Midwifery 562
Syllabus:	Modifying birth practices. Evidence based plans of care in complex situations. Midwifery emergencies. Bereavement and loss. Delivery of health maintenance and promotion strategies for maternity clients. Evaluation of maternity care strategies through the establishment of outcome criteria and application of standards of practice.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will have - Demonstrated the capacity to utilise a problem solving approach in the design of strategies that promote and maintain the health of childbearing families when pregnancy and birth differ from essentially normal. Analysed the nature of collaborative relationships essential to the provision of maternity care when childbearing differs from essentially normal. Synthesised a conceptual framework that promotes and maintains the health of the childbearing family's maternity care when childbearing differs from essentially normal.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Alexander J., Levy V. and Roth C., (Eds.), (2000), Midwifery Practice, Core Topics 3, London, Macmillan Education. Bennett R. and Brown L., (Eds.), (1999), Myles Textbook for Midwives, 13th ed., Edinburgh, Churchill Livingstone. Taylor B., (2000), Reflective Practice - A Guide for Nurses and Midwives, Australia, Allen and Unwin.
Unit Texts:	Bick D., MacArthur C., Knowles H. and Winter H., (2002), Postnatal Care - Evidence and Guidelines for Management, Edinburgh, Churchill Livingstone.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Assignment 50%. Examination 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y   Y 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2     Y