Course overview
The aim of this course is 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. Neonatal pathophysiology; care of a deteriorating woman or neonate; evidence-based practice; legal, ethical and culturally safe midwifery care; blood screening of the neonate; full examination of the neonate; pharmacology of frequently used medications for women and neonates; clinical skills and medication administration (e.g. maternal, sub-cut and oral medications; IM injections and neonatal IM injections, IV therapy); interpretation of test results; technological skills required for care of neonates; enteral/tube feeding of the neonate; care of the neonate receiving oxygen therapy; care of the neonate; neonatal resuscitation via simulation; personal and professional development; portfolio; continuity of care; family inclusive care; midwifery standards; professional boundaries; compassion and resilience; teamwork and communication, maternal and neonatal safety and quality.
Course learning outcomes
- Participate in safe and effective woman-centred midwifery care across the childbirth continuum for the woman and or neonate experiencing normal and or complex needs in accordance with legislative frameworks and the NMBA Midwife Standards for Practice.
- Participate in respectful professional partnerships within the healthcare team to optimise outcomes for women and their families in the context of a multicultural society.
- Apply appropriate communication strategies to promote an optimal physical, psychosocial and cultural environment for women, babies and their families.
- Use evidence based research to inform and plan practice within contemporary Australian healthcare contexts.
- Promote primary and public health in midwifery practice for women, babies, their families and the community.
- Evaluate own practice and its effect on women, babies, their families and others to improve quality of midwifery practice utilising critical reflection and analysis.
- Document professional practice and learning experiences through an e-portfolio.
Availability
Class details
Whyalla
Group 1
Class number 84213
Section WS01
Size 25
Available 23
Adelaide City Campus East
Group 1
Class number 84166
Section WS01
Size 150
Available 94
Mt Gambier
Group 1
Class number 84212
Section WS01
Size 25
Available 20
Online
Group 1
Class number 84211
Section WS01
Size 25
Available 11
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