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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
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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). |
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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. |
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: | 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. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Midwifery Practice and Case Study. 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 | | 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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