Major in Midwifery Professional Theory (MJ0265)

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Major in Midwifery Professional Theory

Faculty	Discipline	Credit points
Faculty of Health	Discipline of Midwifery	18

Introduction

This major is designed for students wishing to gain an understanding of core themes underpinning professional health care practice in midwifery theory. These include knowledge of midwifery practices, indigenous health care, perinatal mental health, and law and ethics. Students not enrolled in the midwifery course are permitted to undertake this major. This major is particularly suited to those seeking a career in health administration, or interested in health research. This major includes no practicum units, and students will not be able to practice as a midwife.

Assumed knowledge

None.

Additional information

None.

Referenced courses

Requirements

Indigenous Representation in Australian Society (6999) | 3 credit points — Level 2 *

Growing a Family (7942) | 3 credit points — Level 1 *

Sharing Knowledge in Midwifery (7944) | 3 credit points — Level 1 *

Ethics and Law for Health Professionals (7951) | 3 credit points — Level 3 *

Perinatal Mental Health (8680) | 3 credit points — Level 3 *

Indigenous Health: Contemporary Issues (7434) | 3 credit points — Level 2

Indigenous Health (8579) | 3 credit points — Level 3 *

Please Note: Units marked with an * are no longer active, however students who have completed these units may still count them towards completion of this major or minor.

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Major in Midwifery Professional Theory (MJ0265.1)