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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

    Complex Care in Pregnancy, Childbirth and Puerperium

  • Unit Code

    MIT6202

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    2

  • Credit Points

    20

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit provides the foundation for students' theory and practice development in complex care situations in midwifery. Students study a range of conditions and diseases that may exist before pregnancy or occur as a result of pregnancy, birth and the puerperium. Students utilise research findings, theory and critical problem solving in maternity care.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 2 units from MID6103, MIT6102

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 to plans of care for the childbearing family in complex situations.
  2. Examine women at the various stages of pregnancy, child birth and puerperium, and modify care accordingly.
  3. Explain models of care for complex pregnancy, birth and puerperium.
  4. Interpret the role of the midwife in complex care in maternity settings.

Unit Content

  1. Assessment skills and techniques required for midwifery practice.
  2. Bereavement and loss within a cultural context.
  3. Collaborative interdisciplinary practice and referral.
  4. Complications of pregnancy, birth and the puerperium.
  5. Emergency management.
  6. Maternal and neonatal emergency care.
  7. Mothers and babies with special needs including those undergoing surgery.
  8. Perineal suturing.
  9. Statutory duties of a midwife.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Workshops, tutorials and seminars. Practicum requirement, 240 hours clinical placement in complex care setting.

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.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
Case StudyInterpretation and presentation of a midwifery plan of care50%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination50%

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: Balliere Tindal.
  • Pairman, S., Tracy, S., Thorogood, C. & Pincombe, J. (2010). Midwifery: Preparation for practice (2nd ed.). Sydney: Elsevier.
  • Johnson, R., & Taylor, W. (2010). Skills for Midwifery Practice (3rd ed.). Sydney: Elsevier Mosby.
  • Coad, J. & Dunstall, M. (2011). Anatomy and physiology for midwives. Sydney: Churchill Livingstone.
  • Gregory, D. S. & Broyles, B. (2010). Clinical decision making: Case studies in maternity and pediatric nursing. Cengage.
  • Sully, P. (2010). Essential communication skills for nursing and midwifery. (2nd ed.). Edinburgh: Elsevier Mosby.
  • Barnes, M., & Rowe, J. (2008). Child, youth and family health-strengthening communities. Sydney: Churchill Livingstone.
  • 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.
  • 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. Phillip, ACT: Dept. of Health and Ageing.

Journal References

  • Midwifery: Churchill Livingstone
  • MIDIRS: Midwifery Digest
  • Journal: Australian College of Midwives

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

    Complex Care in Pregnancy, Childbirth and Puerperium

  • Unit Code

    MIT6202

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    2

  • Credit Points

    20

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit provides the foundation for students' theory and practice development in complex care situations in midwifery. Students study a range of conditions and diseases that may exist before pregnancy or occur as a result of pregnancy, birth and the puerperium. Students utilise research findings, theory and critical problem solving in maternity care.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 2 units from MID6103, MIT6102

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 to plans of care for the childbearing family in complex situations.
  2. Examine women at the various stages of pregnancy, child birth and puerperium, and modify care accordingly.
  3. Explain models of care for complex pregnancy, birth and puerperium.
  4. Interpret the role of the midwife in complex care in maternity settings.

Unit Content

  1. Assessment skills and techniques required for midwifery practice.
  2. Bereavement and loss within a cultural context.
  3. Collaborative interdisciplinary practice and referral.
  4. Complications of pregnancy, birth and the puerperium.
  5. Emergency management.
  6. Maternal and neonatal emergency care.
  7. Mothers and babies with special needs including those undergoing surgery.
  8. Perineal suturing.
  9. Statutory duties of a midwife.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Workshops, tutorials and seminars. Practicum requirement, 240 hours clinical placement in complex care setting.

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.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
Case StudyInterpretation and presentation of a midwifery plan of care50%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination50%

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: Balliere Tindal.
  • Pairman, S., Tracy, S., Thorogood, C. & Pincombe, J. (2010). Midwifery: Preparation for practice (2nd ed.). Sydney: Elsevier.
  • Johnson, R., & Taylor, W. (2010). Skills for Midwifery Practice (3rd ed.). Sydney: Elsevier Mosby.
  • Coad, J. & Dunstall, M. (2011). Anatomy and physiology for midwives. Sydney: Churchill Livingstone.
  • Gregory, D. S. & Broyles, B. (2010). Clinical decision making: Case studies in maternity and pediatric nursing. Cengage.
  • Sully, P. (2010). Essential communication skills for nursing and midwifery. (2nd ed.). Edinburgh: Elsevier Mosby.
  • Barnes, M., & Rowe, J. (2008). Child, youth and family health-strengthening communities. Sydney: Churchill Livingstone.
  • 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.
  • 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. Phillip, ACT: Dept. of Health and Ageing.

Journal References

  • Midwifery: Churchill Livingstone
  • MIDIRS: Midwifery Digest
  • Journal: Australian College of Midwives

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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