Course overview
To apply beginning level 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.
- Introduction To Communication In The Clinical Environment
- Child Protection And Safety
Course learning outcomes
- Demonstrate safe and effective woman-centred midwifery care throughout the normal childbirth continuum in accordance with legislation and professional regulation in the context of a multicultural society
- Accept accountability and responsibility for own actions and recognise the significance of respectful professional partnerships within the healthcare team
- Develop the ability to use appropriate communication strategies to promote an optimal physical, psychosocial, cultural and spiritual environment for women and their families
- Use research to inform evidence-based midwifery practice within contemporary Australian society
- Incorporate an understanding of primary and public health in midwifery practice
- Identify personal beliefs and learning needs through reflective practice and self-evaluation
- Develop beginning skills in documenting professional practice and learning through an e-portfolio
Availability
Class details
Online
Group 1
Class number 80074
Section PLA0
Size 20
Available 19
Class number 80050
Section WS01
Size 20
Available 20
Class number 80079
Section WS02
Size 1
Available 0
Adelaide City Campus East
Group 1
Class number 80072
Section PLA0
Size 20
Available 17
Class number 80054
Section WS01
Size 20
Available 17
Mt Gambier
Group 1
Class number 80073
Section PLA0
Size 10
Available 10
Class number 80052
Section WS01
Size 10
Available 10
Class number 80078
Section WS02
Size 1
Available 1
Whyalla
Group 1
Class number 80075
Section PLA0
Size 10
Available 10
Class number 80053
Section WS01
Size 10
Available 10
Class number 80077
Section WS02
Size 1
Available 1
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