NURS 1010 Midwifery Knowledge 2

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Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 401032

Coordinator Renae Coleman Opens in new window

Description This subject introduces students to midwifery knowledge for childbirth within a woman centred partnership model. It provides the theoretical foundations to equip students in understanding the role of the midwife during late pregnancy, labour and birth and the initial care of the newborn. The educational, psychological and social needs of women are explored and integrated with learning from the Bioscience for Midwifery subject. The subject briefly introduces students to midwifery care related to the immediate postnatal and newborn period including lactation and breastfeeding.

School Nursing & Midwifery

Discipline Midwifery

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 1 10cp

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Level Undergraduate Level 1 subject

Pre-requisite(s) NURS 1009 AND
NURS 1012

Co-requisite(s) NURS 1004 AND
NURS 1013

Restrictions

Students must be enrolled in the 4684 Bachelor of Midwifery.

Assessment

The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.

Type Length Percent Threshold Individual/Group Task
Presentation a) 15 minutes, and b) 750 words 10 N Group
Summary 750 words 10 N Individual
Intra-session Exam 1 hour 40 N Individual
Essay 1500 words 40 N Individual
Participation Weekly tutorial participation S/U Y Individual

Teaching Periods