Experiential Learning Activity: Midwifery Transition Practicum 5

Course Level Undergraduate

Year

Area/Catalogue
NURS 3053

Course Level
Undergraduate

Offered Externally
Yes

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

Course ID
162321

Unit Value
9

University-wide elective course
No

Course owner
UniSA Clinical & Health Sciences

Future Student Enquiry Current UniSA Student Enquiry

Course aim

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

Course content

Woman-centred, evidence-based and competent midwifery care across the childbirth continuum in all midwifery settings; advocacy in midwifery practice; models of midwifery care; ethical and culturally safe practice; clinical pathways; clinical reasoning; referral and consultation guidelines; midwifery research and practice; application of pharmacokinetics and medication management; personal and professional development; portfolio; continuity of care; safety and quality; midwifery competencies; professional boundaries; transition to professional practice.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
NURS 3052	Experiential Learning Activity: Midwifery Transition Practicum 4

Corequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
NURS 3047	Becoming a Midwife

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Workshop (Pre-clinical)	8 hours x 1 day
Clinical	320 hours x -
Workshop (Post-clinical)	8 hours x 1 day
Continuity of Care Experience	80 hours x -
EXTERNAL, CITY EAST, DISTANCE EDUCATION
Workshop (Pre-clinical)	8 hours x 1 day
Clinical	320 hours x -
Workshop (Post-clinical)	8 hours x 1 day
Continuity of Care Experience	80 hours x -
INTERNAL, MT GAMBIER
Workshop (Pre-clinical)	8 hours x 1 day
Clinical	320 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

Critical Reflection , Objective Subjective Clinical Activity (OSCA), Portfolio (including Clinical Assessment)

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

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.250
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1A)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
International students and students undertaking this course as part of a postgraduate fee paying program must refer to the relevant program home page to determine the cost for undertaking this course.

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.