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This course offers an innovative and broad study approach, preparing students for flexible career options in dynamic healthcare settings. The course is comprehensive and unique in WA in preparing graduates for beginning level practice in both midwifery and nursing. It provides students with the knowledge and skills to deliver high quality care within the healthcare environment. Note: Students enrolled in Bachelor of Science (Nursing) are unable to transfer into this course.
This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
Students are required to complete designated practicum units as part of the course. These are delivered in association with a range of clinical partners.
To be eligible to undertake clinical practice and fulfil their duty of care, students are required to complete risk management protocols on commencement of the course, and carry out amendments in subsequent semesters as appropriate. Risk management protocols include, but are not restricted to: Certificate of National Police Clearance Department of Health (WA) Criminal Screening Current Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), initial certification required plus annual renewal of certification courses available via ECU provider Current Manual Handling Certification, initial certification required plus annual renewal of certification, courses available via ECU provider Evidence of immunisation status as per the Department of Health schedule, more information at www.health.wa.gov.au/circularsnew/circular.cfm?Circ_ID=12275 MRSA clearance if worked in, or been admitted to, a health facility outside of Western Australia in the 12 months prior to enrolment Working with Children Check, more information at www.checkwwc.wa.gov.au Due to the practical nature of the nursing and midwifery professions, there are inherent performance requirements applicable to this course that may impact upon the success of some potential students. Applicants and students with a disability or other issues likely to impact on their ability to perform in practice are encouraged to contact the Course Coordinator to discuss the supports for and inherent requirements of this course.
Students will undertake clinical practicum during the hours laid down by their host clinical agency. These full-time clinical blocks may occur at times outside the identified semester weeks. Additionally, pre-identified clinical practicum periods may change with minimal notice to students due to circumstances outside the control of the School.
The practicum units are a fundamental course requirement and each unit may only be attempted once unless otherwise determined by the Board of Examiners. Failure to pass these units may result in exclusion from the course.
Students will need to graduate to be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia is required to practice in the profession.
Academic admission standard for the following entry pathways:
Students must attain an Academic IELTS with an overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.5).
For equivalent language test requirements refer to ECU English Standards Policy
Portfolio pathway applications are not accepted for this course.
ECU has an obligation to report details of all students enrolled in this course to Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). To fulfill the University's reporting obligation to the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), names of students undertaking this course will be provided to AHPRA and listed with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia for the purposes of student registration.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| NCS1101 | Health and Healthcare Systems | 15 |
| NCS1102 | Professional Conduct and Communication | 15 |
| SCN1111 | Health Science 1 | 15 |
| NPP1101 | Health Assessment Skills and Practice | 15 |
| MIP1203 # | Midwifery Practice 1: Midwifery Principles and Beginning Competencies | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| NCS1201 | Foundations of Nursing | 15 |
| NSC1103 | Clinical Sciences Introduction | 15 |
| MIT1101 | Dimensions of Healthy Childbearing | 15 |
| NPP1201 | Supportive Nursing Care Skills and Practice | 15 |
| NCS1202 | Evidence Based Practice in Health Care | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| NCS2102 | Mental Health and Illness | 15 |
| NSC2103 | Clinical Sciences 1 | 15 |
| NPP2101 # | Professional Nursing Practice 1 | 15 |
| NCS2101 * | Adult Health | 15 |
| MIP2101 # | Midwifery Practice 2: Midwifery Practice in a Continuity of Care Environment | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| NCS2201 | Older Adult Health | 15 |
| NSC2203 | Clinical Sciences 2 | 15 |
| NPP2201 # | Professional Nursing Practice 2 | 15 |
| MIT2101 | Antenatal and Postnatal Care of the Well Woman | 15 |
| MIP2102 # | Midwifery Practice 3: Developing Midwifery Competencies | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| NSC3103 | Clinical Sciences 3 | 15 |
| NCS3101 * | Child and Adolescent Health | 15 |
| NPP3101 # | Professional Nursing Practice 3 | 15 |
| MIT3101 | Midwifery Care of the Well Neonate | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| NCS2202 | Culture and Health | 15 |
| NCS3203 | Law and Ethics in Health | 15 |
| NCS3201 | Professional Capacity Building | 15 |
| MIP3101 # | Midwifery Practice 4: Intrapartum Midwifery Care of the Well Woman and Baby | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| NCS3102 | Primary Health Care | 15 |
| MIT4101 | Applied Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for Midwifery | 15 |
| MIP4209 # | Midwifery Practice 5: Continuing Midwifery Practice Competence | 15 |
| NPP3201 # | Professional Nursing Practice 4 | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| MIT4102 | Midwifery Care of Women and Babies with Complex Needs | 15 |
| NCS3202 | Professional Portfolio | 15 |
| MIP4210 # | Midwifery Practice 6: Midwifery Care Across the Spectrum | 15 |
| MIT4103 | Professional Portfolio for Midwifery | 15 |
# Designated Unit - a Unit or Unit of Competency which a Faculty Board has designated as a fundamental course requirement and may only be attempted once unless otherwise determined by Board of Examiners.
* Students will be assessed to see if they have achieved the ECU minimum standard of English language proficiency in this unit. Students who don't meet the minimum standard will be provided with appropriate English language support and development.
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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