James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2023

NS2221 - Planning and Promoting a Healthy Pregnancy

Subject Description

The underpinning philosophy of woman-centered, value based care is foundational to this subject. Students will explore aspects of pregnancy planning, reproduction, conception and fetal development and how these influence the outcome of a healthy newborn baby. In particular, students will focus on the promotion of a healthy outcome of pregnancy and the midwife's advocacy role to support women to make choices about their care.

Learning Outcomes

• outline the evidence base for continuity of care in support of a woman centred approach to midwifery care
• explain the anatomy and physiology across the continuum of care
• describe the role of the midwife in screening and assessment in promoting a healthy pregnancy outcome
• plan and implement strategies for ethical and culturally safe midwifery care including the provision of education and information using appropriate media technologies
• apply the NMBA Midwifery Standards for Practice (2018) in supporting woman centred care

Subject Assessment

• Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (50%) - Individual
• Participation > Class participation - Individual
• Written > Essay (including multi-draft) 1 - (30%) - Individual
• Recruit 2 women for Continuity of Care Experiences; must pass hurdle assessment - Individual
• Performance/Practice/Product > Portfolio - Individual
• 10% group oral presentation; 10% individual case notes - (20%) - Group & Individual
• Performance/Practice/Product > Professional placement performance - Individual

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.

Special Assessment Requirements

Passing requirements: complete and submit all assessment items; participate in at least 80% of scheduled tutorial classes; participate in all clinical skills classes; achieve a cumulative score of at least 50% after the application of any penalties such as late penalties; achieve at least 50% for the examination; achieve a satisfactory grade for the portfolio assessment task and PEP; recruit two women for CCE. Examinations may be scheduled outside regular university examination period.

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