James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2024

NS5214 - Professional Midwifery Care

Subject Description

Professional Midwifery Care is designed to encapsulate aspects of the art and science of midwifery practice through discussion of the socio-historical, cultural and political issues for midwives, ethico-legal concerns, and contemporary professional issues.

Learning Outcomes

• plan ongoing professional development into the medium term to meet identified learning needs
• critically analyse how their reflective practice will influence their professional development over the course of the degree and their careers
• critically discuss the social and political forces that influence how midwifery practice in Australia is shaped
• critically discuss relationships between ethical, legal and professional behaviours in midwifery practice
• critically analyse the full scope of practice of the midwife as a practitioner, according to national and statutory requirements

Subject Assessment

• Oral > Presentation 1 - (40%) - Individual
• Written > Essay (including multi-draft) 1 - (50%) - Individual
• Performance/Practice/Product > Portfolio - (10%) - 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; achieve a cumulative score of at least 50% after the application of any penalties such as late penalties.

Availabilities