mid4cbb compromised birth b

COMPROMISED BIRTH B

MID4CBB

2015

Credit points: 30

Subject outline

In this subject students will consolidate knowledge skills and experience gained throughout the midwifery course to enable students to transition into the role of a beginning midwife. Students will further develop their skills and understanding of the midwife's scope of practice in all birth settings. Under supervision students will manage the care of the woman in labour recognising and managing situations that may compromise the birth process. Students will consolidate their knowledge of managing emergency care situations.

SchoolSchool of Nursing & Midwifery

Credit points30

Subject Co-ordinatorMichelle Newton

Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo

Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites MID1PRE amd MID2NLB and MID2PNC and MID3NEO and MID3CPR and MID4CBA.

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjects MID42CBB

Special conditionsN/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource Type	Title	Resource Requirement	Author and Year	Publisher
Readings	Midwifery: preparation for practice.	Prescribed	Pairman, S, Pincombe, J, Thorogood, C & Tracy, S 2006	ELSEVIER SYDNEY
Readings	Myles texbook for midwives	Prescribed	Fraser, D M & Cooper M A 2009,	ELSEVIER, UK

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Critique the birthing support processes used in practice to determine best practice in a given situation

Activities:: Case study
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy); Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy); Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

02. Use reflective, evidence informed practice and clinical decision making skills to plan midwifery care for a woman experiencing a complex labour and birth

Activities:: Clinical placement Reflective essay
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy); Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

03. Use your judgement to provide safe and effective midwifery care to the woman during complex labour and birth according to the scope of practice of the midwife

Activities:: Clinical placement
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)

04. Initiate and manage appropriate emergency care for a woman and infant

Activities:: Clinical placement
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

05. Explore the concept of your professional midwifery identity as a novice practitioner

Activities:: Reflective essay
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy); Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

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Melbourne, 2015, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMichelle Newton

Class requirements

Placement - Off Site
One 30.0 days placement - off site per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students will complete 240 hours (approximately 30 days) of clinical placement, normally in block mode over six weeks, throughout the teaching period."

Seminar
One 7.0 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Single day on Friday W30"

WorkShop
One 14.0 hours workshop per study period and delivered via online.
"Students complete 14 hours in total of online workshops and self-directed learning throughout the teaching period."

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	%	ILO*
one 2,500 word reflective piece	Hurdle Requirement: Students must pass all assessment items and clinical assessment to obtain a pass in this subject.	35	02, 05
one 5,500-word clinical report		65	01, 03, 04

Melbourne, 2015, Week 47-51, Day