Experiential Learning Activity: Midwifery Development Practicum 2

Course aim

To enable students to demonstrate appropriate midwifery knowledge, attitude and skills in a clinical practice environment and to achieve the course objectives in alignment with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) Midwife Standards for Practice through midwifery clinical placements.

Course content

Labour and birth care, management of maternal epidural, teamwork and collaboration; midwifery assessment of risk; referral, midwifery care in medical and obstetric complications; breastfeeding challenges, evidence-based practice; communication and advocacy for the woman and her family; the impact of technology during complex management of pregnancy and childbirth; cardiotocograph application and interpretation; culturally safe and ethical practice; working with pain; midwifery pharmacology; medication administration (IM injections, IV therapy), collaborative and reflective midwifery practice; interprofessional learning; respectful behaviours; TeamSTEPPS; documentation; child safety; safety and quality; personal and professional development; portfolio; primary health; woman-centred care; continuity of care; midwifery practice standards; professional boundaries.

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 1075	Primary Midwifery Practice

Corequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
NURS 2042	Complex Care of the Woman

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Workshop (Pre-clinical on campus)	4 hours x 1 day
Workshop (HHHS)	4 hours x 1 day
Clinical	160 hours x -
Workshop (Post-clinical)	8 hours x 1 day
Continuity of Care Experience	80 hours x -
INTERNAL, MT GAMBIER
Workshop (Pre-clinical on campus)	4 hours x 1 day
Workshop (HHHS)	4 hours x 1 day
Clinical	160 hours x -
Workshop (Post-clinical)	8 hours x 1 day
Continuity of Care Experience	80 hours x -
EXTERNAL, CITY EAST, ONLINE
External (online delivery)	- x -
Workshop (Pre-Clinical on campus)	4 hours x 1 day
Workshop (HHHS)	4 hours x 1 day
Clinical	160 hours x -
Workshop (Post-Clinical)	8 hours x 1 day
Continuity of Care Experience	80 hours x -
INTERNAL, WHYALLA
Workshop (Pre-clinical on campus)	4 hours x 1 day
Workshop (HHHS)	4 hours x 1 day
Clinical	160 hours x -
Workshop (Post-clinical)	8 hours x 1 day
Continuity of Care Experience	80 hours x -

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

Assessment

Clinical assessment/OSCE/OSCA, Contribution, Portfolio, Reflection

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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Non-award enrolment
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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.