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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 introduces students to the midwifery profession, its governing principles, laws, standards and processes, and the theoretical foundations of midwifery practice. Students adopt an Inquiry Based Learning approach to explore, analyse and demonstrate understanding of the concepts that underpin midwifery.
Must be enrolled in course version I80
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 1 | 13 x 1 hour lecture | Not Offered | Not Offered |
| Semester 1 | 13 x 1 hour tutorial | Not Offered | Not Offered |
| Semester 1 | 13 x 2 hour workshop | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students will undertake a variety of learning activities. They will undertake online modules comprising lectures, quizzes, readings and videos. On campus the students will attend tutorials, workshops and clinical skills. The students will also be expected to undertake 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 | Implications of professional standards in midwifery. | 30% |
| Essay | Models of Midwifery Care. | 30% |
| Examination | End of semester written examination. | 40% |
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 introduces students to the midwifery profession, its governing principles, laws, standards and processes, and the theoretical foundations of midwifery practice. Students adopt an Inquiry Based Learning approach to explore, analyse and demonstrate understanding of the concepts that underpin midwifery.
Must be enrolled in course version I80
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 1 | 13 x 1 hour lecture | Not Offered | Not Offered |
| Semester 1 | 13 x 1 hour tutorial | Not Offered | Not Offered |
| Semester 1 | 13 x 2 hour workshop | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students will undertake a variety of learning activities. They will undertake online modules comprising lectures, quizzes, readings and videos. On campus the students will attend tutorials, workshops and clinical skills. The students will also be expected to undertake 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 | Implications of professional standards in midwifery. | 30% |
| Essay | Models of Midwifery Care. | 30% |
| Examination | End of semester written examination. | 40% |
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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