MID4002 Leadership, education and quality improvement in nursing and midwifery practice
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
MID4002 Leadership, education and quality improvement in nursing and midwifery practice is a level 4, 12-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Peninsula. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before MID4002
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After MID4002
No unit lists MID4002 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Overview
In this unit, you will synthesise educational theories and their application in midwifery and nursing practice. You will use research literacy skills to plan, design, and deliver evidence-based learning experiences for your peers.
You will examine and evaluate quality improvement initiatives within midwifery and nursing practice. By examining leadership theories, models, frameworks, and styles that support woman and person-centred care, you will evaluate the leadership roles of midwives and nurses in preparation for future healthcare practice.
You will also demonstrate clinical competence by aligning your practice with the NMBA Midwife Standards for Practice, the Code of Conduct for Midwives, and the ICM International Code of Ethics for Midwives.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Peninsula | Immersive |
Assessment
- Peer teaching assessment (2,500 words)Project40%
- Audio-visual/Multimedia communication group project and self-assessment (2,500 words equivalent)Presentation30%
- Clinical placement (200 hours + 1,000 words)Work integratedCompetency hurdle30%
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
Synthesise educational theories and their application in midwifery and nursing contexts.
- 2
Apply research literacy skills when planning, designing and delivering evidence based educational experiences for peers.
- 3
Examine and evaluate quality improvements (QI) within midwifery and nursing practice.
- 4
Appraise leadership theories, models, frameworks and styles that facilitate the delivery of woman and person-centred practice within midwifery and nursing contexts.
- 5
Analyse the roles of midwives and nurses in preparation for leadership in healthcare practice.
- 6
Demonstrate clinical competence by integrating and adhering to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) Midwife Standards for Practice, Code of Conduct for Midwives, and the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) International Code of Ethics for Midwives.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials13 hours
10 hours per week of teacher facilitated and self-directed learning including tutorials, teaching sessions and online activities.
Please refer to Moodle for tutorial types and requirements.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Madeline Hawke
- Chief Examiners
- Madeline Hawke
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MID4002?
MID4002 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is MID4002 offered?
In 2026, MID4002 runs in Semester 2 at Peninsula.
Does MID4002 have an exam?
No. MID4002 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.