Experiential Learning Activity: Midwifery Transition Practicum 4

Course aim

To enable students to demonstrate consolidated 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

Collaboration; teamwork; supporting perinatal mental health and wellbeing, assessment of perinatal mental health and specific mental illness (mood and anxiety); management of mental illness during antenatal, intra partum and postnatal periods; assessment of anxiety and depression using standardised tools including ANRQ and the EPDS; evidence-based, ethical and culturally safe practice; reflective practice and woman-centred care in the presence of psychological issues; women's health, advocacy, equity and rights, compassion, addressing challenges in communication; managing conflict; personal and professional development; e-portfolio; continuity of care; safety and quality; primary health; midwifery practice standards; professional boundaries; workforce preparation.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

All Stage 1 and Stage 2 first and second year courses in the IBMW program

Corequisite(s)

Nil

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	320 hours x -
Workshop (Post-clinical)	8 hours x 1 day
Continuity of Care Experience	100 hours x -
INTERNAL, MT GAMBIER
Workshop (Pre-Clinical on campus)	4 hours x 1 day
Workshop (HHHS)	4 hours x 1 day
Clinical	320 hours x -
Workshop (Post-clinical)	8 hours x 1 day
Continuity of Care Experience	100 hours x -
EXTERNAL, CITY EAST, ONLINE
External (online delivery)	- x -
Workshop (Pre-Clinical on campus)	8 hours x 1 day
Workshop (HHHS)	4 hours x 1 day
Clinical	320 hours x -
Workshop (Post-Clinical)	8 hours x 1 day
Continuity of Care Experience	100 hours x -
INTERNAL, WHYALLA
Workshop (Pre-clinical on campus)	4 hours x 1 day
Workshop (HHHS)	4 hours x 1 day
Clinical	320 hours x -
Workshop (Post-clinical)	8 hours x 1 day
Continuity of Care Experience	100 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*: 0.250
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.