Holistic Care of the Complex Neonate (11950.1)
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | On-campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Health |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| 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 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.| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Winter Term | 08 June 2026 | On-campus | Ms Kylie Hodges |
| 2027 | Bruce, Canberra | Winter Term | 07 June 2027 | On-campus | Ms Kylie Hodges |
Required texts
Recommended text
Kain, V. & Mannix, T. (2023). Neonatal Care for Nurses and Midwives: Principles for Practice (2nd ed.). Elsevier
Additional resources and references
Books
Brodribb, W. (2020). Breastfeeding management, (5th ed.). Australia, Australian Breastfeeding Association.
de-Vitry Smith, S. & Bayes, S. (2022). Skills for Midwifery Practice 2E, Australia and New Zealand Edition. Elsevier
Hale, T. & Krutsch, K. (2023). Medication and Mothers Milk (20th ed.). Springer Publishing Company
Gardner, S. L., Carter, B.S., Enzman-Hines, M. & Niermeyer, S. (2021). Merenstein & Gardner's Handbook of neonatal intensive care: an interprofessional approach (9th ed.). Elsevier: 3 user eBook - https://library.canberra.edu.au/permalink/61ARL_CNB/esmov/alma991005107812003996
Pairman S., Tracey, S., Dahlen, H. & Dixon, L. (Eds.) (2023). Midwifery: Preparation for Practice (5th ed.). Churchill Livingstone Elsevier.
Raynor, M. D. & Marshall, J. E. (2020). Myles Textbook for Midwives e-book (17th ed.). Churchill Livingstone, Elsevier.
Walker, M. (2017). Breastfeeding Management for the Clinician: Using the Evidence. (4th ed.). Jones & Bartlett
Watson Genna, C. (2017). Supporting Sucking Skills in Breastfeeding Infants (3rd ed.). Jones & Bartlett.
Website
Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine Protocols https://www.bfmed.org/protocols
Submission of assessment items
Supplementary assessment
None
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.
Learner engagement
It is strongly recommended that students who need assistance in undertaking the unit because of disability or an ongoing health condition register with the Inclusion and Engagement Office as soon as possible so that reasonable adjustment arrangements can be made.
Participation requirements
This unit also has an online component which is an adjunct to the face-to-face content.
Because we understand that we all have multi-roled and complex lives, and that sometimes being on call will mean students will be attending women in labour during our face-to-face sessions, we provide opportunities for students to make up missed classes. Students may be required to write a 500 word synopsis about their learning on any missed major topics and submit the 500 words within two weeks of their absence (or as negotiated with the Unit Convenor). In this way, students both demonstrate their learning on missed content and still share the learning processes with their co-students.
Students who do not submit to these attendance requirements in a timely way will not pass the unit.
All students need to submit all assignments in order to pass the unit. Failure to submit an assignment will result in a fail grade (NC).
Required IT skills
Access to a computer, camera and microphone and basic IT skills
In-unit costs
You do not have to purchase texts for this unit but as busy students who are also involved in midwifery practice, you may find it most useful to do so. Texts recommended for the unit will be used throughout the Bachelor of Midwifery course.
Work placement, internships or practicums
Nil
Additional information
As you know, midwifery is a complex course because of both the theory and practice requirements, so please do not remain quiet if you are concerned or worried. The Unit Convenor and the Course Convenor are all here to help you. We want you to continue on your journey to becoming useful and connected midwives by learning in a supportive environment, so please let us know if you feel very challenged. Most things can be sorted out quickly and easily if we know. We will also help with more complex issues.
Announcements made at seminars are deemed to be made to the whole group. Important announcements will be repeated on the unit UCLearn website.
