Pharmacology and Diagnostics in Midwifery (11297.1)
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | Flexible |
Bruce, Canberra |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Health |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Discipline Of Midwifery | Level 2 - Undergraduate Intermediate Unit | Band 1 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 1 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Demonstrate theoretical and technical knowledge in the area of physiology, pharmacology and pharmacokinetics within the context of midwifery care;
2. Apply knowledge of evidence and safety frameworks to promote quality and safety in medication administration in the context of midwifery care; and
3. Interpret diagnostic testing and screening results and evaluate the implications for midwifery practice.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Prerequisites
11335 Growing a Family AND11334 The Work of Birth or 11945 Knowing Birth Practices AND
10298 Foundations of Anatomy and Physiology or 6529 Systemic Anatomy and Physiology
Corequisites
Enrolment in HLB001 Bachelor of Midwifery.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 05 February 2024 | Flexible | Dr Maryam Bazargan |
Required texts
Bushell, M, Knights, K., Rowland, A., Darroch, S.& Hatje, E. (Eds). Pharmacology for health professionals (6th ed). Elsevier
Pairman S., Tracey, S., Dahlen, H. & Dixon, L. (Eds) (2023). Midwifery: Preparation for Practice (5th ed). Churchill Livingstone Elsevier.
Submission of assessment items
Supplementary assessment
There is no supplementary assessment
Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.
Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.
UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).
UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.
Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.
Participation requirements
Students are encouraged to attend all lectures and discussion groups.
It is expected that all students attend the IPE workshop on Friday afternoon, week 12.
Required IT skills
None.
Work placement, internships or practicums
None
