MID5011 Diagnostics and screening for midwives
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
MID5011 Diagnostics and screening for midwives is a level 5, 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Peninsula. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- Exam 20%
- and 2 other tasks
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Requisites
Before MID5011
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After MID5011
No unit lists MID5011 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in M6052 or M6006 in the Advanced Midwifery specialisation.
Overview
In this unit you will explore the fundamental principles of diagnostics and screening relevant to midwifery practice. Throughout this unit you will look at ways in which to apply critical reasoning to contemporary midwifery practice in relation to diagnostic and screening responsibilities. This unit will equip you with essential knowledge and skills to initiate referral for diagnostic and screening procedures effectively and interpret results accurately. Emphasising evidence-based approaches, you will explore legal and ethical considerations, effective communication strategies and collaborative practice across the broader health system to provide women-centred care within the midwifery scope of practice.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Peninsula | Flexible |
Assessment
- Mid semester online exam (1 hour and 10 minutes)Examination20%
- Audio-visual communication 10 mins (2000 word equivalence)Presentation35%
- Case analysis (3.000 words) and evaluation (1.000 words) Total = 4,000 wordsWrittenCompetency hurdle45%
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 the fundamental principles of diagnostics and screening relevant to midwifery practice.
- 2
Analyse and interpret diagnostic results with accuracy, demonstrating clinical reasoning and applying critical thinking to inform decision making and women centred care.
- 3
Analyse legal and ethical considerations and apply these to diagnostic testing and screening in midwifery.
- 4
Examine how effective communication with women about diagnostic options can ensure informed decision-making, acknowledgement of health literacy, cultural context and respect for their preferences.
- 5
Develop and justify appropriate management plans based on diagnostic findings and evidence-based guidelines.
- 6
Critique the importance of collaborative practice with other health professionals and appropriate referral to enhance the diagnostic and screening process.
- 7
Evaluate personal practice in diagnostic and screening activities, identifying areas for improvement and professional growth.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials12 hours
24 hours per week of teacher facilitated and self directed study, including tutorials and online activities.
Please refer to Moodle for tutorial types and requirements.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Sue Willey
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Sue Willey
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MID5011?
MID5011 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is MID5011 offered?
In 2027, MID5011 runs in Semester 1 at Peninsula.
Does MID5011 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 20% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.
More details
- Credit points
- 12
- Level
- 5
- Study level
- Postgraduate
- Faculty
- Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
- Organisational unit
- School of Nursing and Midwifery
- Type
- Coursework
- EFTSL
- 0.250
- Student contribution
- SCA Band 1
- Study abroad
- Not available
- Handbook years
- 20262027