MID3001 Global, public and primary health for nursing and midwifery practice
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
MID3001 Global, public and primary health for nursing and midwifery practice is a level 3, 6-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
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before MID3001
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After MID3001
1 unit list MID3001 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite:
Units: MID2010 and NUR2228
Course: Must be enrolled in M3007
Overview
In this unit you will be introduced to key concepts in health, wellbeing and disease prevention in nursing and midwifery practice, emphasising global, public and primary health dimensions.
You will develop an understanding of planetary, global, public and primary health considerations through a sustainability lens. You will explore these concepts within the role of nurses and midwives in enhancing health outcomes for women and their families.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Peninsula | Immersive |
Assessment
- Group poster and presentation (2000 words equivalent, 10 minute recording)Presentation40%
- Case study analysis (2000 words)Written45%
- Clinical placement (80 hours)Work integratedCompetency hurdle15%
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
Critically analyse health care systems within a global context to distinguish differences in health care delivery.
- 2
Analyse the principles and philosophies of global, public and primary health within a respectful maternity care framework.
- 3
Analyse the strengths and limitations of using key health indicator data to improve health care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and women from priority populations.
- 4
Apply evidence based research and justify how planetary, global, public and primary health impacts healthcare delivery.
- 5
Critically evaluate the sustainable development goals and identify how nurses and midwives can integrate the goals into practice.
- 6
Demonstrate developing clinical competence 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) International Code of Ethics for Midwives.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials-
10 hours per week of teacher facilitated and self-directed learning including tutorials, interprofessional learning, Fetal Surveillance Education Program seminar and online activities.
Please refer to Moodle for tutorial types and requirements.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Ms Yasmin Zisin
- Chief Examiners
- Ms Yasmin Zisin
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MID3001?
MID3001 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after MID3001?
MID3001 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including MID3202.
When is MID3001 offered?
In 2026, MID3001 runs in Semester 1 at Peninsula.
Does MID3001 have an exam?
No. MID3001 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.