Experiential Learning Activity: Midwifery Foundation Practicum 2

Course aim

The aim of this course is to apply beginning level midwifery knowledge and skills in a simulated practice environment and to achieve the course objectives in alignment with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council (ANMC) Competency Standards for the Midwife through midwifery clinical placements.

Course content

Health assessment; antenatal assessment; health history; ongoing antenatal care; antenatal screening; midwifery care plan; family planning and contraception; antenatal education; abdominal palpation; fetal heart rate; vital signs; urinalysis; vaginal examination; phone assessment; early labour assessment; care in labour; pain relief in labour; midwifery care in labour; 2nd stage and birth; active management 3rd stage; physiological management 3rd stage; reception and care of the newborn; initial assessment of the newborn; APGAR score; resuscitation of the newborn; care of the mother postpartum; postnatal assessment; assisting with breastfeeding; infant feeding; safe sleeping; health promotion and education; neonatal injections; IM injection; Sub-cut injections; IV injections; neonatal screening; medicine calculations; documentation according to professional guidelines; reflective practice; facilitates decision making by women; women centred care; continuity of care; manual handling; infection control; occupational health and safety; midwifery care using primary health care principles; communication with women, families and other health team members; inter-professional collaboration; provision of midwifery care that is sensitive, evidence based, ethical, legal and women centred; reflective practice.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
NURS 1056	Experiential Learning Activity: Midwifery Foundation Practicum 1
NURS 1060	Normal Pregnancy and Childbirth

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Workshop (Pre-clinical)	8 hours x 1 day
Clinical	5 days x 8 hours x 4 weeks
Workshop (Post-clinical)	8 hours x 1 day
EXTERNAL, CITY EAST, DISTANCE EDUCATION
Workshop (Pre-clinical)	8 hours x 1 day
Clinical	5 days x 8 hours x 4 weeks
Workshop (Post-clinical)	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

Drug Calculation Test, Objective Subjective Clinical Activity (OSCA), Portfolio (incl. Clinical Assessment)

Note: This is a non-graded course and your result will be a pass or fail.

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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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.