University of Technology SydneyHandbook 2006

92785 Midwifery in Complex Situations1

6cp; intensive
Clinical studies subject
Postgraduate

This subject examines the physiological and psychosocial processes that the childbearing woman and her family experience when a deviation from normal occurs during the antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum or neonatal periods. The subject explores the role of the midwife in the care of the child-bearing family to detect deviations from normal, and as a consequence, when to implement timely and appropriate interventions. This subject also explores how the midwife can organise the child-bearing experience for these women and their families.

Typical availability

Spring semester, City campus

Footnote(s)

1. Formerly 92785 Midwifery in Complexity.

Fee information

2006 contribution for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students: $490.00
2006 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,040.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2006 for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth supported places, and not all subjects are available to Commonwealth supported students. Other students (such as postgraduate students and international students) should refer to the Fees webpage.

Access conditions

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