James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2020

NS4993 - Midwifery Clinical Practice 2 (Capstone)

Subject Description

In this subject students will apply their personal philosophy of midwifery in the provision of comprehensive woman centred care. The subject will have a particular emphasis on maternity care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and families, and rural and remote midwifery practice. Extended clinical experience will enable students to consolidate clinical skills and integrate theoretical knowledge essential to practice as a graduate midwife.

Learning Outcomes

• apply principles of woman centred care in the provision and application of evidence-based midwifery practice for women and their babies
• plan and critically evaluate midwifery care in partnership with women
• demonstrate safe, appropriate, responsive and reflective quality midwifery care for women and their babies in any setting
• engage in therapeutic and professional relationships in the provision of collaborative midwifery care
• apply the NMBA (2018) Midwife Standards for Practice in the provision of midwifery care

Subject Assessment

• Invigilated > End of semester exam - (50%)
• Non-Invigilated > Assignments - (50%)
• Clinical portfolio (sat/unsat)

Note that 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.

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