NS1003 - Introduction to Midwifery Practice
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2021 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
1
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Administered by: |
College of Healthcare Sciences |
This subject will orientate students to the midwifery profession and the underpinning
philosophy of midwifery care. Professional experience placement will introduce the
student to the professional role of the midwife in practice.
Learning Outcomes
- examine how events in history have influenced the development of the midwifery profession;
- describe the primary role of the midwife in the context of the healthcare team;
- explain how primary health care principles are integral to consumer engagement and
midwifery practice;
- discuss the concept of evidence based midwifery practice and how this informs national
and international midwifery priorities;
- establish foundational skills to support professional practice.
Subject Assessment
- Oral > Presentation 1 - (20%) - Group
- Participation > Class participation - (%) - Individual
- Written > Essay (including multi-draft) 1 - (50%) - Individual
- Written > Concept map - (30%) - Individual
- Performance/Practice/Product > Clinical placement performance 1 - (%) - Individual.
Special Assessment Requirements
Passing requirements: complete and submit all assessment items; achieve satisfactory
grade for professional experience placement; participate in at least 80% of scheduled
on-campus tutorial classes; participate in all scheduled clinical skills classes;
achieve a cumulative score of at least 50% after the application of any penalties
such as late penalties.
Prerequisites: |
NS1771 AND HS1111 AND BM1011 AND NS1881 |
Corequisites: |
NS2015 |
Availabilities
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Townsville,
Internal,
Study Period 2
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Census Date 26-Aug-2021 |
Coordinator: |
Dr Marie McAuliffe, Miss Natalie Cusens |
Lecturers:
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Miss Natalie Cusens, Mrs Michelle McElroy. |
Workload expectations: |
- 10 hours lectures (didactic or interactive)
- 20 hours tutorials
- 20 hours clinical Skills
- 80 hours professional Experience
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Restrictions: |
An enrolment quota applies to this offering.
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Note:
Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process,
and in case
of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest
official information.