13416 (v.2) Midwifery 561

Area:

School of Nursing and Midwifery

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

26.0

Clinical Practice:

1 x 400 Hours Yearly

Co Requisite(s):

13410 (v.1) Midwifery Science 561

Syllabus:

Application of concepts, knowledge, skills and current research findings related to midwifery care of well clients in community and hospital settings. Exploration of the role of the midwife. Midwifery practice in antenatal, intrapartal, postnatal areas. ACMI Competency Standards for midwives (1998).

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have - Developed a personal philosophy of midwifery that is sensitive to the rights, needs and expectations of childbearing women. Utilised knowledge and skills to enable clinical decision making in theprovision of midwifery care. Established effective working relationships with other members of the health care team.

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. Dugard L., (1990), Multicultural Information for Midwives, Canberra, Australian College of Midwives. Renfrew M. and Procter, (Eds.), (2000), Linking Research and Practise in Midwifery - A Guide to Evidence Based Research, Edinburgh, Bailliere Tindall.

Unit Texts:

Bick D., MacArthur, C., Knowles H. and Winter H., (2002), Postnatal Care - Evidence and Guidelines for Management, Edinburgh, Churchill Livingstone. Enkin M., Keirse M.J., Crowther C., Duley L., Hodnett E. and Hofmeyr J., (2000), A Guide to Effective Care in Pregnancy and Childbirth, 3rd ed., Oxford, Oxford University Press. Kean L., Baker P. and Edelstone D., (Eds.), (2000), Best Practice in Labour Ward Management, United Kingdom. Levene M.I., Tudehope D.I. and Thearle M.J., (2000), Essentials of Neonatal Medicine, 3rd ed., London, Blackwell. Page L., (Ed.), (2000), The New Midwifery - Science and Sensitivity in Practice, London, Churchill Livingstone. Sweet B., (Ed.), (1997), Maye's Midwifery, 12th ed., London, Bailliere Tindall.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Midwifery Practice and Case Study. This is by pass/fail assessment.

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