Course overview
This course will provide a foundational understanding of midwifery practice and professional frameworks within local and global contexts and to introduce the concepts of lifelong learning, critical thinking and evidence-based practice. Contents include Lifelong learning; introduction to academic and critical thinking skills; fundamental knowledge of professional practice, including 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; models of care; midwifery continuity of care; role of midwives in improving global health within the context of international research and public health programs. Research, evidence-based practice, research methodologies, law and ethics, equity and rights, communication and teamwork skills, an overview of the Australian healthcare system; maternal and neonatal safety and quality framework.
Course learning outcomes
- Explore the historical influences and role of the midwife in local and global environments.
- Describe the professional, legal and ethical requirements which underpin midwifery practice and research with reference to relevant legislation, the Nursing and Midwifery Board (NMBA) Midwife Standards for Practice and professional codes and guidelines.
- Discuss the role of evidence-based practice and the range of knowledge and research methodologies that informs learning, maternity care and midwifery practice.
- Explore evidence-based models of maternity care within the context of the political and economic environment of the Australian healthcare system and in comparison to national and international contexts.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the determinants of health and the role of the midwife in public health.
- Demonstrate beginning skills for sensitive and compassionate evidence informed communication in midwifery practice.
Availability
Class details
Whyalla
Group 1
Class number 32042
Section TU01
Size 20
Available 20
Class number 32920
Section WS01
Size 20
Available 20
Online
Group 1
Class number 32852
Section TU01
Size 50
Available 45
Class number 32853
Section WS01
Size 25
Available 20
Adelaide City Campus East
Group 1
Class number 31226
Section TU01
Size 25
Available 21
Class number 31231
Section WS01
Size 25
Available 21
Group 2
Class number 31227
Section TU02
Size 25
Available 24
Class number 31232
Section WS02
Size 25
Available 24
Group 3
Class number 31228
Section TU03
Size 25
Available 23
Class number 31233
Section WS03
Size 25
Available 23
Group 4
Class number 31229
Section TU04
Size 25
Available 23
Class number 31234
Section WS04
Size 25
Available 23
Group 5
Class number 31230
Section TU05
Size 25
Available 24
Class number 31235
Section WS05
Size 25
Available 24
Group 6
Class number 30393
Section TU06
Size 25
Available 25
Class number 30394
Section WS06
Size 25
Available 25
Mt Gambier
Group 1
Class number 32921
Section TU01
Size 20
Available 19
Class number 32922
Section WS01
Size 20
Available 19
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