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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 further develop the principles of pathophysiology, microbiology and pharmacology and contextualise them to midwifery. A range of pathophysiological health conditions relevant to pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period, and their implications for women and for the fetus/neonate, will be explored. The choice of, and considerations in relation to, diagnostic testing throughout the childbearing episode are also included in this unit, as are the options for and considerations in pharmacological treatment for pathophysiological conditions and complications in pregnancy, birth and the puerperium.
This is an online unit however does include a clinical placement (continuity of care experience) requirement.
Students must pass 1 units from MIP3101
Unit was previously coded NMW4101, NMW4117
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Lectures, laboratory sessions, on-line materials and 60-80 hours of continuity of care experiences.
GS4 GRADING SCHEMA 4 Used for undifferentiated pass/fail 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 |
|---|---|
| Assignment | Case Study |
| Examination ^ | End of semester examination |
| Portfolio ^ | Evidence of successful completion of 80 hours of continuity of care experience |
^ Mandatory to Pass
^ Mandatory reference
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 further develop the principles of pathophysiology, microbiology and pharmacology and contextualise them to midwifery. A range of pathophysiological health conditions relevant to pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period, and their implications for women and for the fetus/neonate, will be explored. The choice of, and considerations in relation to, diagnostic testing throughout the childbearing episode are also included in this unit, as are the options for and considerations in pharmacological treatment for pathophysiological conditions and complications in pregnancy, birth and the puerperium.
This is an online unit however does include a clinical placement (continuity of care experience) requirement.
Students must pass 1 units from MIP3101
Unit was previously coded NMW4101, NMW4117
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Lectures, laboratory sessions, on-line materials and 60-80 hours of continuity of care experiences.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment ^ | Case Study | 40% |
| Examination ^ | End of semester examination | 30% |
| Portfolio ^ | Evidence of successful completion of 80 hours of continuity of care experience. Reflections of CCE experience | 30% |
^ Mandatory to Pass
^ Mandatory reference
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.
MIT4101|1|2