MIDW1002

MIDW1002: Introduction to Midwifery Bioscience

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Which units require MIDW1002?

MIDW1002 is a prerequisite for 5 units.

What is MIDW1002 about?

This unit focuses on the anatomy, applied physiology, assessment and support of well women and babies across the continuum of midwifery care. Students explore health promotion and education strategies for women with reference to preconception health, pregnancy, labour and birth, the puerperium and early neonatal care, breastfeeding and bio-psychosocial factors pertinent to midwifery practice.

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Unit details

Credits25

Contact Hours5 Weekly

Result TypeGrade/Mark

AreaCurtin School of Nursing (1069)

Field of Education060303 Midwifery

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How this unit is taught

Seminar16 x 4 hours semesterly
Individual Study1 x 1 hour weekly

Prerequisites

Prerequisites group 1Select One

B-MIDWIFEv1Bachelor of Science (Midwifery)Concurrent

Prerequisites group 2Complete All

CMHL1000Foundations for Professional Health PracticeConcurrent
HUMB1000Human Structure and FunctionConcurrent
MIDW1003Introduction to Midwifery Clinical PracticeConcurrent