This practice unit enables students to practise woman-centred midwifery care under supervision and in preparation for transition to practice as a graduate midwife at the beginning level. Students will be expected to apply theoretical principles, evidence-based knowledge and midwifery practice skills learned in related units and previous clinical practicum, with an increasing level of complexity and independence leading to competence as a graduate midwife. Students in this unit are advised that restrictions apply to withdrawing online once enrolled, to meet the requirements of external placement providers.

Unit details

Location:
St Albans
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
12
Unit code:
HMB3219

Prerequisites

HMB3112 - Quality Use of Medicines for Midwifery 2

HMB3113 - Complex Pregnancy and Birth 2

HMB3114 - Midwifery Practice 5

HMB3115 - Working as a Professional 2

This is the final unit of the Bachelor of Midwifery that brings theoretical and clinical knowledge together, reflected in the prerequisites as approved by the external accreditation agency ANMAC.

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Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. Integrate evidence based knowledge and skills to ensure safe and confident midwifery practice;  
  2. Apply legal and ethical principles to the midwifery care requirements of the childbearing woman;  
  3. Exhibit therapeutic communication skills in the midwifery practice context;  
  4. Demonstrate knowledge and skills when caring for the woman and/or neonate experiencing a critical or deteriorating condition;  
  5. Collaborate effectively with other healthcare professionals in providing care to the woman with complex needs;  
  6. Complete the Continuity of Care program.  

Assessment

Assessment type Description Grade
Journal Three (3) Reflective journals Pass/Fail
Practicum Clinical Performance Appraisal Pass/Fail
Report Continuity of Care (1000 words) Pass/Fail
Practice assessment is based on the Australian Nursing & Midwifery Council (ANMAC) (2006) National Competency Standards for the Midwife.

Required reading

Myles textbook for midwives. (16th ed).
Marshall, J. E., & Raynor, M. D. (2014)
Churchill Livingstone: Edinburgh.

Skills for midwifery practice. (4th ed.).
Johnson, R. & Taylor, W. (2016).
Churchill Livingstone: Edinburgh.

These midwifery-specific texts are the most recent editions as approved by the external accreditaiton agency ANMAC.

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