Courses & Units
Introduction to Midwifery Practice CNA624
Introduction
This unit introduces you to the roles and scope of midwifery practice. The philosophy of woman-centred care is explored through a primary health care framework. Opportunities to examine models of care that integrate choice, continuity, and control for the woman surrounding the birthing experience are provided. You will build on your knowledge of human bioscience, and behavioural sciences to develop an understanding of the psychology, physiology and social aspects of pregnancy and foetal development and develop skills to support the pregnant woman and her family during her childbearing experience.
This unit is one of six units that make up the Graduate Diploma of Midwifery and contribute knowledge, skills and attitudes/attributes required for competent beginning level midwifery practice. By the completion of the course you will be required to demonstrate the acquisition of the NMBA Midwifery Standards for Practice 2018, and the ANMAC Midwifery Accreditation Standards (pending).
Summary
| Unit name | Introduction to Midwifery Practice |
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| Unit code | CNA624 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Nursing |
| Discipline | Nursing |
| Coordinator | Mrs Lynne Staff |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
- Apply sociological, physiological and psychological theory to the care of a woman and her significant others during pregnancy to ascertain normal progress.
- Critically reflect on pregnancy as a developmental life event and an integral part of a woman’s life.
- Analyse the role and responsibilities of the midwife
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
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| not applicable |
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Teaching
| Assessment | Case Study (50%)|Essay (50%) |
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| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
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