Foundations of Midwifery

Course aim

To provide a foundational understanding of midwifery practice and professional frameworks within local and global contexts and to introduce the concepts of lifelong learning, critical thinking and evidence-based practice.

Course content

Lifelong learning; introduction to academic and critical thinking skills; fundamental knowledge of professional practice, including professional practice standards, codes and guidelines, professional regulation and association and scope of practice; professional boundaries. History and politics of the midwifery profession; the midwifery philosophy of being ‘with-woman’; woman-centred care; models of midwifery care; role of midwives in improving global health within the context of international research and public health programs. Evidence-based practice, law and ethics, communication and teamwork skills, and an overview of the Australian healthcare system; primary health; safety and quality in healthcare.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Tutorial	2 hours x 12 weeks
Workshop	8 hours x 1 day
EXTERNAL, CITY EAST, DISTANCE EDUCATION
External (Online)	- x 12 weeks
Workshop	8 hours x 1 day
INTERNAL, MT GAMBIER
External (online)	- x 12 weeks
Workshop	8 hours x 1 day

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Continuous assessment, Essay, Participation

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1A)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.