NS5112 - Physiological Processes in Midwifery

Credit points:	03
Year:	2010
Student Contribution Band:	Band 4
Administered by:	School of Nursing, Midwifery & Nutrition

Aspects of anatomy, physiology, biochemistry and microbiology relevant to normal pregnancy, labour and lactation.

Learning Outcomes

• anatomy of male and female reproductive systems and the biology of sex;
• embryology and foetal development;
• immunology and infections as relevant to pregnancy/labour;
• physiological processes of fertilisation, pregnancy labour and the puerporium;
• physiology of pain and the interventions appropriate to childbirth.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments, and to reason and deploy evidence clearly and logically;
• The ability to find and access information using appropriate media and technologies;
• The ability to evaluate that information;
• The ability to select and organise information and to communicate it accurately, cogently, coherently, creatively and ethically;
• The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning, and to learn independently in a self directed manner;
• The ability to read complex and demanding texts accurately, critically and insightfully;
• The ability to speak and write clearly, coherently and creatively;
• The ability to work individually and independently;
• The ability to select and use appropriate tools and technologies;
• The ability to use online technologies effectively and ethically.

Availabilities
External, Study Period 1
Census Date 25-Mar-2010
Coordinator:	Ms Helen Dries
Lecturers:	Dr Lea Budden, Marie McAuliffe.
Method of Delivery:	Printed materials
Assessment:	end of semester exam (60%); assignments (40%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.