NURS 7036 Midwifery Practice 3
Credit Points 20
Legacy Code 401094
Coordinator Fiona Arundell Opens in new window
Description In this subject students will consolidate their knowledge and midwifery skills in preparation for their role as a midwife. They will continue to practice in designated clinical areas and follow through their 10 continuity of care experiences. Students will have completed a professional portfolio and reflected on how they can identify and plan for personal professional development and leadership as midwives, including the professional development needs of others. Students will be assessed across the seven midwife standards for practice.
School Nursing & Midwifery
Discipline Midwifery
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 1 20cp
Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 7 subject
Pre-requisite(s) NURS 7035
Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 4697 Graduate Diploma in Midwifery and be a registered nurse employed in a participating NSW Health Local Health District facility in the position of a midwifery student.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% Attendance and Workshop Reflections | S/U | Y | Individual | |
| Professional Placement Performance: AMSAT x 1 | S/U | Y | Individual | |
| Completion of Midwifery Portfolio | S/U | Y | Individual |
Prescribed Texts
- Pairman, S., Tracy, S., Dahlen, H. & Dixon, L. (2019). Midwifery: preparation for practice (4th ed.). Chatswood, N.S.W: Elsevier, Australia
Teaching Periods