NS5113 - Pathophysiological Processes in Midwifery

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

Application of the material covered in Ns5112 to situations in which there is either a pre-existing or pregnancy-induced maternal imbalance or foetal/newborn pathophysiological states.

Learning Outcomes

• current technologies used to assess maternal/foetal state;
• pathophysiological processes affecting fertilisation, pregnancy, labour and the puerperium;
• pathophysiological processes of the foetus/newborn.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• 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 deploy critically evaluated information to practical ends;
• 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 acquisition of coherent and disciplined sets of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics from at least one discipline area;
• 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.

Prerequisites:

NS5112

Availabilities
External, Study Period 2
Census Date 26-Aug-2010
Coordinator:	Mrs Nikki Harvey
Lecturer:	Dr Lea Budden.
Method of Delivery:	Printed materials
Assessment:	end of semester exam (50%); assignments (50%).

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.