Prerequisites
HMB3201 - Complications of the Newborn
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Learning Outcomes
1. | Examine a range of psychosocial and mental health problems that may impact on women during the perinatal period; | ||
2. | Critically examine therapeutic models and strategies to promote maternal mental health and wellbeing on women during the perinatal period; | ||
3. | Critically review the impact of pharmaceuticals and complementary therapy on pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and the newborn; | ||
4. | Discuss drugs of abuse and their effects on pregnancy, breastfeeding and the newborn; and | ||
5. | Analyse the impact of immunisation and medications for protecting the foetus during pregnancy, childbirth and lactation. |
Assessment
Assessment type | Description | Grade |
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Assignment | Written assessment (1000) words | 25% |
Test | Written topic test (1 hour) | 25% |
Examination | Written examination (2 hours) | 50% |
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