13413 (v.2) Midwifery Science 661

Area:

School of Nursing and Midwifery

Credits:

50.0

Contact Hours:

4.0

Lecture:

1 x 4 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Focus on current research findings related to maternity care. Evidence-based care related to complex situations. Concepts of collaborative teamwork.

Unit Outcomes:

Integrate evidence-based knowledge with complex midwifery and obstetric practice. Apply a problem solving approach to the assessment and provision of midwifery care. Evaluate the nature of collaborative care and interdependent responsibilities of the multidisciplinary health care team throughout the childbearing period.

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:

Barclay L. and Jones L., (1996), Midwifery - Trends and Practice in Australia, Melbourne, Churchill Livingstone. Cropper S.and Forte P., (1997), Enhancing Health Services Management, Buckingham, Open University Press. Graham I.D., (1997), Episiotomy - Challenging Obstetric Interventions, Melbourne, Blackwell Science. May T., (1997), Social research - Issues, Methods and Process, 2nd ed., Buckingham, Open University Press.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignment One 50%. Assignment Two 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y