MID4000 Theory and practice of complex midwifery
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
MID4000 Theory and practice of complex midwifery is a level 4, 12-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2022 in Semester 1 at Peninsula. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2022
- Semester 1
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- Exam 35%
- and 3 other tasks
This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before MID4000
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After MID4000
1 unit list MID4000 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Co-requisite: Must be enrolled in courses 4514 or M3007
Prerequisite: Course 4514 MID2010 or M3007 MID2010 and MID3202
Overview
This theory and practice unit introduces students to the complexities of childbearing and emergency birthing challenges that women may experience during pregnancy, labour and birth and the first weeks after birth. Obstetric and medical complications during pregnancy, labour, birth and postpartum period will be discussed. Students will develop their knowledge and skills relating to midwifery and obstetric management of complex situations including obstetric emergencies. The student will also engage with current issues when working with the vulnerability of perinatal women and their families and when dealing with perinatal mental illness and perinatal loss. Emphasis is given to the collaborative role of the midwife, referral, use of medical technology, obstetric intervention, and the psychosocial implications for women and midwives. Whilst recognising the role of other healthcare practitioners, woman-centred care and the role of the midwife will be central.
Offerings in 2022
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Peninsula | On campus |
Assessment
- Written assignment (2,500 words)30%
- Exam (2 hours and 10 minutes)Competency hurdle35%
- Clinical placement with clinical assessment (160 hours)Competency hurdle30%
- Non-invigilated online labour emergency quiz5%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Explain the role of the midwife and collaborative practice related to challenges for women with complex obstetric and medical conditions, including the interventions required during the childbearing period
- 2
Describe the pathophysiology, diagnosis, evidence for care, including pharmacological management and expected outcomes, associated with selected specific conditions that affect pregnancy, labour and birth, and the first few weeks after birth
- 3
Apply appropriate knowledge to liaise within a multidisciplinary healthcare team contributing to development and implementation of collaborative care for women experiencing complex challenges in childbearing
- 4
Discuss and critique screening tests, technologies and interventions during pregnancy, labour, birth and after childbirth
- 5
Discuss vulnerable situations during childbirth and the support services available for women experiencing pregnancy loss, perinatal mental health issues or domestic violence
- 6
Evaluate available community peri-natal mental health support services appropriate for women including those from vulnerable populations’ (+/- such as indigenous woman and refugees and asylum seekers)
- 7
Identify and manage a range of maternity care emergency situations, including complex physical health problems during pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period
- 8
Demonstrate the ability to identify and manage selected emergencies in a simulated setting
- 9
Demonstrate midwifery 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
- Tutorials12 hours
4 hours of teacher directed study per week including lectures, tutorials and clinical learning environment sessions.
(40 hours)
Online Guided Learning Activities and self-directed study – 3 hours per week (24 hours)
Student directed study - 80 hours
Continuity of Care Experiences x 1 (20 hours)
You must attend a minimum of 80% of all scheduled Clinical Learning Environment activities and 100% of the scheduled clinical placement. A medical certificate must be provided for all absences.
Please refer to Moodle for tutorial types and requirements
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Ms Kym Davey
- Unit Coordinators
- Ms Kym Davey
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MID4000?
MID4000 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after MID4000?
MID4000 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including MID4110.
When is MID4000 offered?
In 2022, MID4000 runs in Semester 1 at Peninsula.
Does MID4000 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 35% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.