Continuity Midwifery B PG (11317.1)

Using a woman-centred, primary health care approach, this unit continues to draw on midwifery, medical, pharmacological and other theory and research to assist the student in the development of midwifery competence to support women during pregnancy, labour and early parenting. This unit continues to assist the student to form useful midwifery relationships with women during their childbearing experience in a continuity of care model. The student will build on capabilities developed in Continuity Midwifery A PG with an emphasis on wellness and complexity in midwifery work.

This unit is co-taught with 11303 Continuity Midwifery B and 11306 Continuity Midwifery B G.

Learning outcomes

After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Reflexively apply an integrated and advanced understanding of midwifery, medical, pharmacological and other theory to the provision of midwifery care for women and their babies;
2. Demonstrate competence in midwifery work in both community and hospital settings, across the continuum of care;
3. Demonstrate satisfactory achievement of the UC Bachelor of Midwifery 'minimum practice requirements';
4. Demonstrate satisfactory achievement of the NMBA National Competency Standards for the Midwife;
5. Exhibit a transformation in identity, outlook and behaviour that reflects an integrated understanding of the difference between nursing and midwifery philosophies and models of care; and
6. Reflect on their midwifery practice to identify and respond to learning needs.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives

Prerequisites

11313 Continuity Midwifery A PG.

Corequisites

Must be enrolled in HLM001 Master of Midwifery Practice.

Incompatible units

11303 Continuity Midwifery B and 11306 Continuity Midwifery B G.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.