MIDW1003

MIDW1003: Introduction to Midwifery Clinical Practice

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Which units require MIDW1003?

MIDW1003 is a prerequisite for 5 units.

What is MIDW1003 about?

This unit will introduce students to the clinical area and professional practice to facilitate the development of skills in the management of midwifery practice of well women and babies in a variety of midwifery settings. The student explores reflective practice, interaction and communication with the woman and family. This unit includes experience in woman-centred care as part of midwifery continuity of care with individual women through pregnancy, labour and birth and the postnatal period. The Midwife Standards for Practice (2018) inform the scope and purpose of this introductory unit.

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Unit details

Credits25

Contact Hours17 Weekly

Result TypePass/Fail

AreaCurtin School of Nursing (1069)

Field of Education060303 Midwifery

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How this unit is taught

Individual Study1 x 1 hour weekly
Seminar4 x 4 hours semesterly
Science Laboratory7 x 4 hours semesterly
Clinical Practice1 x 160 hours semesterly
Professional Community Engagement1 x 2 hours once only

Prerequisites

Prerequisites group 1Select One

B-MIDWIFEv1Bachelor of Science (Midwifery)Concurrent

Prerequisites group 2Select One

MIDW1002Introduction to Midwifery BioscienceConcurrent