92278 Midwifery Practice: Acute Care

6cp; 10 weeks, 4hpw theoretical, 50 clinical hours, 50 hours follow through experience
Requisite(s): 92274 Midwifery Practice: Supporting Women
Undergraduate

Students will have been introduced to the care of well childbearing women and their babies in Midwifery Practice: Supporting Women (92274). This subject allows students to combine the understandings and skills gained earlier to expand their repertoire of care practices for women and their babies. In particular, students develop their skills and knowledge needed to work in acute settings and are introduced to the care of babies experiencing transitory difficulties in adapting to extrauterine life. Each student will make relationships with a specified number of pregnant women and will follow these women through their childbearing experiences.

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus

Fee information

2008 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $509.62
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.

2008 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,166.00

Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.

Subject EFTSL: 0.125

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