Courses & Units
Context in Which Women Live CNA788
This unit is available for registered midwives wishing to upgrade their qualifications to a Graduate Diploma of Midwifery.
Introduction
This unit considers more complex issues that influence pregnancy, labour, birth, parenting and contemporary midwifery care of women and their families. Trends within Australian health and society are explored and consideration given to the impact these have on women within the context of childbearing and midwifery practice. The history, health and culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples will be explored along with principles of cultural safety. Strategies to support women to actively engage in decision-making in complex health situations are explored, along with examination of maternal/fetal rights.
This unit is one of four units that are undertaken by registered midwives to upgrade to a Graduate Diploma of Midwifery. It contributes to knowledge, skills and attributes required for contemporary midwifery practice based on the NMBA national Competency Standards for the Midwife (2006).
Summary
| Unit name | Context in Which Women Live |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CNA788 |
| 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
- Critically reflect on how each woman’s personal and cultural values and belief systems might influence her maternity experience, and her perceptions of midwifery care.
- Recognise the specific needs of marginalized women within our society and be able to provide strategies to enable the provision of culturally safe midwifery care.
- Critically examine strategies to facilitate empowerment of a woman experiencing complex maternity to ensure that she is central in decision-making about the health and wellbeing of herself and her unborn infant.
- Demonstrate competence as defined by the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia National Competency Standards for the Midwife (2006).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| not applicable |
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Teaching
| Assessment | Essay (50%)|Essay (50%) |
|---|---|
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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