NS4993 - Midwifery Capstone

In this subject students will apply their personal philosophy of midwifery in the provision of comprehensive woman centred care. The subject will have a particular emphasis on maternity care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and families, and rural and remote midwifery practice. Extended clinical experience will enable students to consolidate clinical skills and integrate theoretical knowledge essential to practice as a graduate midwife.

Learning Outcomes

• plan and critically evaluate midwifery care in partnership with women;
• demonstrate safe, appropriate, responsive and reflective quality midwifery care for women and their babies in any setting;
• apply the NMBA (2018) Midwife Standards for Practice in the provision of midwifery care;
• apply principles of woman centred care in the provision and application of evidence-based midwifery practice for women and their babies;
• engage in and reflect on therapeutic and inter-professional relationships in the provision of collaborative midwifery care.

Subject Assessment

• Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (50%) - Individual
• Oral > Presentation 1 - (20%) - Group
• Participation > Class participation - (%) - Individual
• Written > Reflection/reflective task 1 - (30%) - Individual
• Performance/Practice/Product > Portfolio - (%) - Individual
• Performance/Practice/Product > Professional placement performance - (%) - Individual.

Special Assessment Requirements

Passing requirements: complete and submit all assessment items; participate in all scheduled workshop classes; achieve a cumulative score of at least 50% after the application of any penalties such as late penalties; achieve a satisfactory grade for the portfolio assessment task and PEP; achieve at least 50% for the examination. Examinations may be scheduled outside regular university examination period.

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.