Holistic Care of the Complex Neonate (11950.1)
Please note these are the 2024 details for this unit
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | On-Campus |
UC - Canberra, Bruce |
| 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) |
Using a woman-centred approach this unit draws on midwifery, medical, pharmacological and other theory and research to develop the student's midwifery knowledge and skills to assist women and/or babies who are experiencing complexity during the postnatal period. This unit is designed to assist the student in forming useful midwifery relationships with women when they require extra midwifery and medical care.
1. Apply midwifery, medical, pharmacological and other theory to the provision of care for ill or 'at risk' babies;
2. Demonstrate an understanding of effective communication in the context of complexity between midwives and childbearing women and their families, and other health professionals; and
3. Analyse and discuss how to address the complex needs of ill or 'at risk' babies.
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 - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
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 - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
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
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the unit, students will be able to:1. Apply midwifery, medical, pharmacological and other theory to the provision of care for ill or 'at risk' babies;
2. Demonstrate an understanding of effective communication in the context of complexity between midwives and childbearing women and their families, and other health professionals; and
3. Analyse and discuss how to address the complex needs of ill or 'at risk' babies.
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
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 - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
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
Prerequisites
11335 Growing a FamilyCorequisites
None.Incompatible units
11296 Complexity in Early ParentingEquivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.
Availability for enrolment in 2024 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 1 | 05 February 2024 | On-Campus | Dr Marjorie Atchan |
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