Prerequisites
HMB2201 - Complex Midwifery 1
HMB2202 - Midwifery Professional Practice 1
RBM2202 - Pathophysiology & Quality Use of Medicines 2
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Learning Outcomes
1. | Apply pathophysiological knowledge to women experiencing complications during pregnancy, labour, birth and the postpartum period. | ||
2. | Analyse specific medical and obstetric conditions that affect labour, birth and the postpartum period. | ||
3. | Critically examine the use of medications and technology (ultrasound, cardiotocography) and obstetric procedures (epidural analgesia, forceps, ventouse and caesarean birth) in midwifery and obstetric practice. | ||
4. | Explain the assessment and management of maternal health complications in the first week of the postpartum period including infection, secondary postpartum haemorrhage, haematomas and deep vein thrombosis. | ||
5. | Articulate knowledge of medication administration, haemodynamic monitoring, perineal suturing, and the assessment and management of maternity emergencies. |
Assessment
Assessment type | Description | Grade |
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Test | Written test (online) (30mins) | 20% |
Assignment | Written assessment (1000 words) | 30% |
Assignment | Written assessments (case studies) | 50% |
Required reading
Midwifery: Preparation for practice 4th ed.
Pairman, S., Tracy, S. K., Dahlen, H. G., Lesley Dixon, L. (2019)
Chatswood, NSW: Elsevier.
Skills for midwifery practice Australia & New Zealand ed.
De-Vitry Smith, S., Bayes, S., Johnson, R., & Taylor, W. (2019)
Chatswood, NSW: Elsevier.
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