nsm4iph indigenous perinatal health

INDIGENOUS PERINATAL HEALTH

NSM4IPH

2019

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject you will reflect on aspects of your own cultural self-awareness to advance your knowledge and skills in providing effective and safe care to Indigenous Australian families in the maternity context. You will explore Australian Indigenous history, concepts related to traditional and contemporary Indigenous cultures, the rights of individuals and groups to self-determination, and consider how culturally safe midwifery practices can contribute to closing the gap in Indigenous health disadvantage. The skills gained in this subject will enable you to recognise how socio-cultural diversity may impact maternity outcomes equity and access. This subject is delivered via a blended learning approach comprising face-to face teaching, workshops and online modules.

SchoolSchool of Nursing & Midwifery

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorStefanie Zugna

Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo

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

Exchange StudentsNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites Must be admitted in one of the following courses: HGMW, HGMWB - Graduate Diploma in Midwifery or HGCFCN - Graduate Diploma in Child, Family and Community Nursing or HMMW - Master of Midwifery.

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource Type	Title	Resource Requirement	Author and Year	Publisher
Readings	YATDJULIGIN Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nursing & Midwifery Care	Prescribed	Odette Best and Bronwyn Fredericks (2014)	Cambridge University Press

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Evaluate health inequality, the factors contributing to it, and ways to close the gap in birth outcomes between Indigenous and non-Indigenous mothers.

Activities:: Face-to-face lectures and workshops; and Online E-learning modules will be used to enhance understanding of concepts of health inequality and the factors that contribute to the gap in health outcomes in maternity settings between Indigenous and non-indigenous Australians

02. Engage in culturally appropriate communication to facilitate respectful therapeutic relationships, and support partnerships with Indigenous families, health professionals, organisations and communities.

Activities:: Face-to-face workshops; Online E-learning modules; and Role play will be used to enhance the development of culturally appropriate communication that facilitates respectful therapeutic relationships and supports effective partnerships with Indigenous families, health professionals, organisations, and communities

03. Analyse interconnections between physical, social, historical, political and cultural factors and their impact on perinatal health outcomes by understanding Indigenous Australian concepts of health and healing.

Activities:: Face-to-face lectures and workshops; and Online E-learning modules will be used to enhance understanding of concepts of health and healing in maternity and the impact of physical, social, historical, political, and cultural factors on perinatal health outcomes

04. Engage in personal and professional reflection of beliefs and attitudes in relation to working alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, babies and families.

Activities:: Face-to-face workshops; and Online E-learning modules will enhance understanding and reflective awareness of personal and professional belief systems and attitudes when working alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, babies, and families

05. Critically analyse cultural safety and its role in improving maternal health outcomes for Indigenous Australians and influencing midwifery practice.

Activities:: Face-to-face lectures and workshops; Online E-learning modules; and Role play will be used to enhance understanding and application of principles of cultural safety into midwifery practice and maternity service delivery

Subject options

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Bendigo, 2019, Week 30-50, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorHeather Grimes

Class requirements

Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 30 - 30
Four 3.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 30 and delivered via face-to-face.
"12 hours of face to face lectures or workshops delivered in block mode"

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 30 - 44
Ten 2.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 30 to week 44 and delivered via online.
"Students will access online modules via LMS"

Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 38 - 38
Two 3.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 38 to week 38 and delivered via face-to-face.
"6 hours of face to face lectures or workshops delivered in block mode"

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	%	ILO*
Online quizzes x 10 (2000 word equivalent)		30	02, 03, 05
Written assignment (3000 word equivalent)	This will comprise 10% formative and 40% summative components	50	01, 03, 05
Reflective portfolio (1000 word equivalent)		20	02, 04

Melbourne, 2019, Week 30-44, Blended