92630 Midwifery Practice 2: Supporting Women
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Credit points: 6 cp
Subject level:
Undergraduate
Result type: Grade and marksRequisite(s): 92271 Foundations of Midwifery Practice AND 92632 Midwifery Practice 1: Preparation for Practice
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses. See access conditions.
Description
This subject contributes to the achievement of the knowledge, skills and competency required for midwifery practice. Students work with women and their babies in a supportive role while further developing their skills in assessment and screening. Communication and documentation skills are also developed.
Students are provided with practice opportunities in clinical facilities for predetermined periods of time throughout the session. The clinical practice introduces students to the care of women and their babies in a supportive role in the antenatal period, during labour and birth, and in the postnatal and neonatal periods. Students commence their continuity of midwifery care experiences and have the opportunity to recruit women during their midwifery practice experience placements.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
| A. | Perform a comprehensive psychosocial assessment (NMBA 5.1, 5.2) |
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| B. | Accurately carry out, and evaluate findings from, an antenatal visit (NMBA 5.2, 5.3) |
| C. | Demonstrate appropriate competence in regard to supporting women during labour and birth (NMBA 5.2, 5.3) |
| D. | Plan, implement and evaluate findings from assessments during labour (NMBA 5.2, 5.3, 2.1) |
| E. | Act in a supportive role for women during the postnatal period, including during the initiation of breastfeeding (NMBA 5.4) |
| F. | Accurately plan, implement and evaluate findings from assessments during the postnatal period with women and their baby (NMBA 5.6) |
| G. | Identify appropriate, and culturally safe ways of working with women from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds (NMBA 10.1, 12.1) |
| H. | Develop skills in communication and effective documentation (NMBA 1.3, 3.1, 8.1) |
| I. | Demonstrate appropriate proficiency in maths calculations (NMBA 5.5) |
| J. | Commence midwifery continuity of care experiences (NMBA 4.2) |
Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)
This subject also contributes specifically to the following graduate attributes:
- Practice woman centred care (1.0)
- Are professionally competent midwives who provide safe and effective midwifery care using intelligent kindness (2.0)
Teaching and learning strategies
In this subject, you will participate in a range of teaching and learning strategies that are designed to encourage you to engage with contemporary, evidence-based midwifery care and practice, particularly around normal birth.
Online learning activities
Students access online learning resources including podcasts, videos, online discussion boards either prior to or in place of face-to-face attendance. Online resources enable students to clarify complex concepts and terminology and engage with sensitive or confronting topics at their own pace. Online activities are then discussed in class to share learning, experiences and reflections.
Face-to-face classes
Face to face lectures, tutorials, group work and online activities are provided to enable students to clarify, discuss and develop subject concepts. These classes are supported by follow-up in class activities.
Clinical skills, communication and simulation
Students will participate in the simulated practice of clinical skills used in midwifery practice, including supporting women in labour, the safe administration of medications and competency in drug calculations. Students will also participate in the introductory interpretation of fetal welfare assessments through simulation and class discussion. Students learn and practice clinical and interpersonal skills with case scenarios in the classroom. These practice scenarios incorporate the development of professional communication skills including consultation and referral to medical colleagues.
Readiness for practice will be assessed through a care plan and a reflection on clinical experience using the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) competency standards for the midwife. Students must also successfully complete the required period of clinical practice as part of this subject and submit their professional experience portfolio for assessment at the end of the semester.
Case studies and stories from practice
Case studies and stories from practice depict people and their families in clinical, community and social situations. Students use these scenarios to learn concepts, interpret information and develop creative solutions. Critical thinking is developed through analysis, interpretation of and reflection on issues or situations.
Professional ePortfolio
Students further develop their professional ePortfolio. This online record encourages students to take an active role in the documentation, observation and review of their own progress. It is a powerful tool for focusing awareness or attention on what has been learned throughout the course, self-assessment and the development of a professional identity.
Clinical placement
Students complete 80 hours of clinical placement experience in a maternity unit, to develop and consolidate their knowledge, skills and attributes relevant to the care of women and babies. Students provide midwifery care to women, babies, and their families, under the direct supervision of registered midwives and medical practitioners.
Assessment
Assessment task 1: Medication administration assessment
| Intent: | This assessment intends to develop students' competence regarding the safe administration of medications to women and babies in their care. |
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| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses subject learning objective(s): I This assessment task contributes to the development of graduate attribute(s): 2.0 |
| Type: | Quiz/test |
| Weight: | Mandatory task that does not contribute to subject mark |
| Length: | 30 minutes |
| Criteria: | Please see the folder for this assessment under the 'Assessments' tab in UTSOnline |
Assessment task 2: Plan of care - support for women during labour and birth
| Intent: | This assessment develops student's knowledge and skills when caring for women during a normal labour and birth. |
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| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses subject learning objective(s): B, C, D and H This assessment task contributes to the development of graduate attribute(s): 1.0 and 2.0 |
| Type: | Presentation |
| Weight: | 50% |
| Length: | 15 minutes presentation and reference list |
| Criteria: | Assessment criteria and marking rubric will be available on UTSOnline. |
Assessment task 3: Reflection on Continuity of Midwifery Care Experience (CoMCE)
| Intent: | This assessment develops students' reflective skills and their learning related to their CoMCE. |
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| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses subject learning objective(s): G, H and J This assessment task contributes to the development of graduate attribute(s): 1.0 and 2.0 |
| Type: | Essay |
| Weight: | 50% |
| Length: | 1500 words |
| Criteria: | Detailed marking criteria and marking rubric is available on UTSOnline in this subject. |
Assessment task 4: Midwifery Professional Experience Placement (PEP) Portfolio
| Intent: | In keeping with the ANMAC Accreditation Standards for the Midwife (2014) students must keep a written record and reflect on their required supervised midwifery practice experiences in their Professional Experience Placement (PEP) Portfolio. |
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| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses subject learning objective(s): A, B, C, D, E, F and H This assessment task contributes to the development of graduate attribute(s): 1.0 and 2.0 |
| Type: | Portfolio |
| Weight: | Mandatory task that does not contribute to subject mark |
Assessment task 5: Midwifery Professional Experience Placement (PEP) Performance Summary
| Intent: | The intent is to assess the student's performance on clinical placement against the National Competency Standards for the Midwifery according to their year of study and to provide them with feedback on their clinical and professional development. |
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| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses subject learning objective(s): A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H This assessment task contributes to the development of graduate attribute(s): 1.0 and 2.0 |
| Weight: | Mandatory task that does not contribute to subject mark |
Required texts
Catling, C., Cummins, A. & Hogan, R. 2016, Stories in midwifery: reflection, action, enquiry, Elsevier, Sydney.
Gray, J. & Smith, R. 2009, Midwifery essentials, Elsevier, Sydney.
Gray, J., Smith, R. & Homer, C. 2009, Illustrated dictionary of midwifery, Australian and New Zealand edn, Elsevier, Sydney.
Johnson, R. & Taylor, W. 2011, Skills for midwifery practice, 3rd edn, Elsevier, Sydney.
Marshall, J. & Raynor, M. (eds), 2014, Myles textbook for midwives, 16th edn, Elsevier, Sydney.
Pairman, S. Pincombe, J., Thorogood, C. & Tracy, S. 2015, Midwifery: Preparation for practice, Churchill Livingstone, Sydney.
Waugh, A. & Grant, A. 2014, Ross and Wilson anatomy and physiology in health and illness, 12th edn, Churchill Livingstone, Sydney.
Recommended texts
Walsh, D. 2011, Evidence and Skills for Normal Labour and Birth: A Guide for Midwives, 2nd edn , Routledge, London.
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