James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2016

NS4101 - Capstone - Midwifery Care for Aboriginal and TSI Women and their Families

Credit points: 03
Year: 2016
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
Administered by: College of Healthcare Sciences

This subject explores the issues that impact on the provision of midwifery care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and their families. The subject draws from earlier content regarding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's health, with a specific focus on promoting and improving the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and families of Northern Queensland. The capstone is designed to further develop an understanding and awareness of the historical and contemporary socio-political and cultural issues which influence the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island women and their families in regards to accessing and receiving midwifery care.

Learning Outcomes

Prerequisites:NS3003 AND NS3226 AND HS3101
Corequisites:NS4003 AND NS4004 AND NS4320

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 3
Census Date 04-Feb-2016
Coordinator: Dr Lynore Geia
Lecturer: Ms Karyn Bentley.
Contact hours:
  • 30 hours - Combination of Tutorials and Lectures
    Assessment:written paper using a case study (50%); oral viva (30%); written paper - evidence based (20%); midwifery clinical competency workbook (%).

    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.