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Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science

School: Nursing and Midwifery

This unit 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.

  • Unit Title

    Continuing Midwifery Practice

  • Unit Code

    MIP6203

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    20

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online

Description

This unit provides the student with the opportunity to further develop and demonstrate midwifery competencies in a variety of settings including, complex maternity care environments. Students will work toward fulfilling the role of the midwife in a multidisciplinary health care team in the delivery of high quality maternity care. Students will practice and function in accordance with legislation and common law affecting midwifery practice and utilise a critical, clinical decision-making approach to provide safe, competent, confident midwifery care for the childbearing family at the level of a beginning practitioner.

Non Standard Timetable Requirements

Online and practicum requirement

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 2 units from MIP6202, MIT6202

Co-Requisite Rule

Must be enrolled in course version I80

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Apply evidence-based knowledge and skill in meeting the needs of individuals and groups throughout all phases of the childbearing continuum.
  2. Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
  3. Demonstrate the principles of accountability and ethical practice in the provision of maternity care in complex situations.
  4. Participate in midwifery's professional activities.
  5. Utilise critical thinking skills in the planning, implementation and the evaluation of safe, midwifery care that meets the bio-psycho-social and cultural needs of childbearing families who are at risk of or who have developed complications.

Unit Content

  1. Appropriate use of technology and management of obstetric emergencies.
  2. Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of midwifery care in complex situations.
  3. Care of women with consideration of their cultural perspectives.
  4. Collaborative practice in multi-disciplinary maternity services.
  5. Communication within the multidisciplinary context.
  6. Critical thinking skills that enable reasoned responses to complexities in midwifery.
  7. Health promotion and safety in complex situations in midwifery.
  8. Loss, grief and unexpected outcomes.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Online plus placement 240 hours

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
Case StudyCritial analysis case study from clinical practice50%
Literature ReviewContemporary midwifery practice issue40%
PortfolioReflective practice journal10%

Text References

  • ^ Stables, D. & Rankin, J. (Eds.). (2010). Physiology in childbearing: With anatomy and related biosciences (3rd ed.). Edinburgh, Scotland: Bailliere Tindall.
  • ^ Macdonald, S., & Magill-Cuerden, J. (2011). Mayes midwifery (14th ed.). Edinburgh: Bailliere Tindall.
  • Pairman, S., Tracy, S., Thorogood, C. & Pincombe, J. (2010). Midwifery: Preparation for practice (2nd ed.). Sydney: Elsevier.
  • O'Luanaigh, P., & Carlson, C. (2005). Midwifery and public health: Future directions and new opportunities. Sydney: Churchill Livingston.
  • Gregory, D. S. & Broyles, B. (2010). Clinical decision making: Case studies in maternity and pediatric nursing. Cengage.
  • Johnson, R. & Taylor, W. (2010). Skills for Midwifery Practice (3rd ed.). Sydney: Elsevier Mosby.
  • Sully, P. (2010). Essential communication skills for nursing and midwifery (2nd ed.). Edinburgh: Elsevier Mosby.
  • Blackburn, S. T. (2007). Maternal, fetal and neonatal physiology: A clinical perspective (3rd. ed.). Missouri: Saunders.
  • Byrom, S., Edwards, G., & Bick, D. (Eds.). (2009). Essential Midwifery Practice: Postnatal Care (3rd. ed.). Oxford. Wiley-Blackwell.
  • Coad, J., & Dunstall, M. (2011). Anatomy and physiology for midwives. Sydney: Churchill Livingstone.
  • Smith, L. J. (2010). Impact of birthing practices on breastfeeding (2nd ed.). Sudbury, Mass: Jones and Bartlett.
  • Australian Health Ministers' Conference. (2009). Australian National Breastfeeding Strategy 2010-2015. ACT : Dept. of Health and Ageing.

Journal References

  • Midwifery: Churchill Livinstone
  • MIDIRS: Midwifery Digest

Website References

^ Mandatory reference

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

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.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science

School: Nursing and Midwifery

This unit 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.

  • Unit Title

    Continuing Midwifery Practice

  • Unit Code

    MIP6203

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    20

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit provides the student with the opportunity to further develop and demonstrate midwifery competencies in a variety of settings including, complex maternity care environments. Students will work toward fulfilling the role of the midwife in a multidisciplinary health care team in the delivery of high quality maternity care. Students will practice and function in accordance with legislation and common law affecting midwifery practice and utilise a critical, clinical decision-making approach to provide safe, competent, confident midwifery care for the childbearing family at the level of a beginning practitioner.

Non Standard Timetable Requirements

Online and practicum requirement

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 2 units from MIP6202, MIT6202

Co-Requisite Rule

Must be enrolled in course version I80

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Apply evidence-based knowledge and skill in meeting the needs of individuals and groups throughout all phases of the childbearing continuum.
  2. Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
  3. Demonstrate the principles of accountability and ethical practice in the provision of maternity care in complex situations.
  4. Participate in midwifery's professional activities.
  5. Utilise critical thinking skills in the planning, implementation and the evaluation of safe, midwifery care that meets the bio-psycho-social and cultural needs of childbearing families who are at risk of or who have developed complications.

Unit Content

  1. Appropriate use of technology and management of obstetric emergencies.
  2. Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of midwifery care in complex situations.
  3. Care of women with consideration of their cultural perspectives.
  4. Collaborative practice in multi-disciplinary maternity services.
  5. Communication within the multidisciplinary context.
  6. Critical thinking skills that enable reasoned responses to complexities in midwifery.
  7. Health promotion and safety in complex situations in midwifery.
  8. Loss, grief and unexpected outcomes.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Online plus placement 240 hours

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
Examination ^Continuing Midwifery Practice50%
Literature ReviewContemporary midwifery practice issue40%
PortfolioReflective practice journal10%

^ Mandatory to Pass

Text References

  • ^ Stables, D. & Rankin, J. (Eds.). (2010). Physiology in childbearing: With anatomy and related biosciences (3rd ed.). Edinburgh, Scotland: Bailliere Tindall.
  • ^ Macdonald, S., & Magill-Cuerden, J. (2011). Mayes midwifery (14th ed.). Edinburgh: Bailliere Tindall.
  • Pairman, S., Tracy, S., Thorogood, C. & Pincombe, J. (2010). Midwifery: Preparation for practice (2nd ed.). Sydney: Elsevier.
  • Australian Health Ministers' Conference. (2009). Australian National Breastfeeding Strategy 2010-2015. ACT : Dept. of Health and Ageing.
  • Johnson, R. & Taylor, W. (2010). Skills for Midwifery Practice (3rd ed.). Sydney: Elsevier Mosby.
  • Gregory, D. S. & Broyles, B. (2010). Clinical decision making: Case studies in maternity and pediatric nursing. Cengage.
  • Coad, J., & Dunstall, M. (2011). Anatomy and physiology for midwives. Sydney: Churchill Livingstone.
  • Byrom, S., Edwards, G., & Bick, D. (Eds.). (2009). Essential Midwifery Practice: Postnatal Care (3rd. ed.). Oxford. Wiley-Blackwell.
  • Blackburn, S. T. (2007). Maternal, fetal and neonatal physiology: A clinical perspective (3rd. ed.). Missouri: Saunders.
  • Smith, L. J. (2010). Impact of birthing practices on breastfeeding (2nd ed.). Sudbury, Mass: Jones and Bartlett.
  • Sully, P. (2010). Essential communication skills for nursing and midwifery (2nd ed.). Edinburgh: Elsevier Mosby.
  • O'Luanaigh, P., & Carlson, C. (2005). Midwifery and public health: Future directions and new opportunities. Sydney: Churchill Livingston.

Journal References

  • MIDIRS: Midwifery Digest
  • Midwifery: Churchill Livinstone

Website References

^ Mandatory reference

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

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.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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