NS5211:03
Midwifery Practice 4
Townsville
Flexible delivery. First and second semester.
Staff: Ms F Croker.
This subject is available to both student and endorsed midwives. They will be able to consolidate and extend previous learning in midwifery. Through modular learning, the content focuses on ethico-legal issues for midwifery professionals, advanced clinical learning and contemporary issues such as the domestic violence initiative.
Learning Objectives:
- identify relationships between ethics and professional behaviour by the ability to formulate strategies for promoting ethical practice;
- compare and contrast the various methods of delivery of midwifery care evidenced by the ability to institute sound midwifery practices;
- explore the midwife’s role in assisting women experiencing issues such as family violence;
- practice to the full extent of the midwife’s role as a practitioner, according to State and statutory requirements.
On-course assessment (100%).