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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.
This unit will focus on optimising the health and wellbeing of women and their families throughout the childbearing episode and within a physiological, psychosocial and emotional context. Students will explore and develop knowledge about the range of ways in which women can be supported towards optimal preconception, antenatal, intrapartum and postpartum health and wellbeing in a manner that is culturally appropriate. Models of maternity care and the evidence about their effect on the health and wellbeing of childbearing women and their babies will also be considered.
This is an on campus unit however does include a clinical placement (continuity of care experience) requirement.
Students must pass 1 units from MIP1203
Unit was previously coded NMW1109
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Lectures, tutorials, workshops, continuity of care experiences (10-20 hours).
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.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test ^ | In class tests | 30% |
| Case Study | Discussion paper | 60% |
| Portfolio | Continuity of care experiences | 10% |
^ Mandatory to Pass
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.
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:
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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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.
This unit will focus on optimising the health and wellbeing of women and their families throughout the childbearing episode and within a woman-centred physiological, psychosocial and emotional context. Students will explore and develop knowledge about the range of ways in which women can be supported towards optimal preconception, antenatal, intrapartum and postpartum health and wellbeing in a manner that is culturally appropriate. Models of maternity care and the evidence about their effect on the health and wellbeing of childbearing women and their babies will also be considered.
This is an on campus unit however does include a clinical placement (continuity of care experience) requirement.
Students must pass 1 units from MIP1203
Unit was previously coded NMW1109
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | Not Offered | Not Offered | 9 x 3 hour lecture |
| Semester 2 | 9 x 3 hour seminar | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.
Work done in an actual workplace in which the student applies discipline-specific knowledge and skills, supervised by an industry professional at an ECU campus or location.
Online interactive learning activities, tutorials, workshops, and at least 10 hours of CoCE.
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.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Test | 20% |
| Assignment | Written assignment | 30% |
| Portfolio | Minimum of 10 hours of CoCE | 10% |
| Examination ^ | Written Examination | 40% |
^ Mandatory to Pass
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.
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:
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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