MID2000 Foundations for midwifery practice
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
MID2000 Foundations for midwifery practice is a level 2, 12-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Peninsula. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- Exam 45%
- and 2 other tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before MID2000
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After MID2000
1 unit list MID2000 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: (MID1000 AND NUR1114) OR (NUR1010 AND BMA1901)
Corequisite: Must be enrolled in course M3007 or 4514
Prohibition: MID1002, MID1003
Overview
This unit introduces you to the foundational knowledge for practice as a midwife. You will develop knowledge and skills to effectively care for women and their babies from preconception to the early postnatal period, and every stage in between.
You will explore the fundamental midwifery knowledge, skills and cultural considerations required for contemporary midwifery practice in a variety of settings.
Your learning will also focus on the physiological and psychosocial adaptation of the woman and the newborn. You will be able to apply this knowledge to the provision of woman-centred midwifery care on your first midwifery clinical placement.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Peninsula | Immersive |
Assessment
- Essay (3000 words)Written35%
- Final scheduled assessment (Examination) (2 hours and 10 minutes)ExaminationCompetency hurdle45%
- Clinical placement (80 hours plus 1,000 words)Work integratedCompetency hurdle20%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Explain and apply theoretical knowledge of the normal maternal anatomical and physiological adaptations relevant to pregnancy, labour/birth and the postnatal period.
- 2
Describe the midwifery scope of practice related to assessment and care of the woman and the fetus/newborn during normal pregnancy, labour/birth and the postnatal period.
- 3
Interpret research regarding evidence-based midwifery practice, in relation to the assessment and care of the woman and fetus/newborn across pregnancy, labour/birth and postnatal period.
- 4
Identify pharmacotherapeutics and use of medicines in normal pregnancy, labour/birth and the postnatal period.
- 5
Demonstrate beginning clinical skills and competence based upon Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) Midwife standards for practice and Code of conduct for midwives, and the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) International Code of Ethics for Midwives.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
16 hours per week of teacher facilitated and self-directed learning including tutorials, clinical learning environment and online activities.
Please refer to Moodle for tutorial types and requirements.
For full details of the teaching approach to this unit, please refer to Moodle.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Ms Anne Tremayne
- Unit Coordinators
- Ms Anne Tremayne
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MID2000?
MID2000 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after MID2000?
MID2000 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including MID2010.
When is MID2000 offered?
In 2026, MID2000 runs in Semester 1 at Peninsula.
Does MID2000 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 45% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.