Contemporary Midwifery Practice

Course aim

The aim of this course is to develop students' knowledge and understanding of the contemporary role of the Midwife in a national and global context.

Course content

Midwifery 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 and promoting normal birth; models of midwifery care; continuity of care, public health and primary health care in midwifery practice; sexual and reproductive health; nutritional needs of the mother in the perinatal period and the newborn; Baby Friendly Health Initiative; breastfeeding promotion and support; community support; current and future contexts of midwifery at a local, national and international level; diagnostic processes and tools; interpretive and analytical skills; evidence based practice; interprofessional collaboration; communication, leadership and teamwork skills.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture (online)	2 hours x 5 only (alternate weeks)
online activities	- x 12 weeks
Workshop	4 hours x 1 day
Field Placement	40 hours x -
INTERNAL, MT GAMBIER
Lecture (online)	2 hours x 5 only (alternate weeks)
online activities	- x 12 weeks
Workshop	4 hours x 1 day
Field Placement	40 hours x -
INTERNAL, WHYALLA
Lecture (online)	2 hours x 5 only (alternate weeks)
online activities	- x 12 weeks
Workshop	4 hours x 1 day
Field Placement	40 hours x -

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

Assessment

Assignment, Online activities, Workshop Activity

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.250
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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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.