MID1000 Introduction to Midwifery
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
MID1000 Introduction to Midwifery is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 at Peninsula. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 2
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before MID1000
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After MID1000
1 unit list MID1000 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Overview
The focus of learning for this unit is the role of the midwife and their function within the contemporary maternity environments.
Students will explore the philosophical foundations of midwifery practice and demonstrate an understanding of the basic premises "being with woman", "woman centeredness" and "working in partnership" in preparation for assuming the role of a midwife.
Students will be introduced to the significance of health promotion in midwifery practice and gain a preliminary understanding of the importance of women's health assessments.
This unit will also introduce students to specific cultural and ethical considerations that are important in the provision of maternity care for women from a variety of backgrounds.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Peninsula | On campus |
Assessment
- Essay 1 (2,000 words)35%
- Group poster & presentation (25%) and Group self-assessment (5%)30%
- Essay 2 (2,000 words)Competency hurdle35%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Explain the philosophical foundations of midwifery, the models of maternity care and the midwife's scope of practice;
- 2
Describe the essential components required to perform a comprehensive women's health assessment;
- 3
Examine factors impacting the care of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander childbearing women and those from different cultures;
- 4
Apply theoretical knowledge of health promotion to issues relevant to maternity care;
- 5
Describe legal and ethical issues that demonstrate a beginning understanding relevant to midwifery practice;
- 6
Demonstrate beginning level competency based upon the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) Midwife standards for practice and Code of conduct for midwives, and the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) Code of ethics for midwives.
Workload and teaching
Guided online pre-learning modules: 2 hour per week
Workshop: 2 hour per week
Tutorials: 2 hours per week
Self-directed learning post-class: 6 hour per week
Attendance is mandatory at 80% of tutorials in this unit. If absent for more than 20% of tutorials, appropriate documentation must be supplied e.g. medical certificate.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Helen Hall
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Helen Hall
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MID1000?
MID1000 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after MID1000?
MID1000 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including MID2000.
When is MID1000 offered?
In 2020, MID1000 runs in Semester 2 at Peninsula.
Does MID1000 have an exam?
No. MID1000 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.