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Unit of Study MIDW1003 - Foundations of Midwifery (2023)

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  • Unit type

    UG Coursework Unit

  • Credit points

    12

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    No

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Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

discuss the history of Australia’s health care system, and how the history of midwifery in Australia, impacts contemporary midwifery care

define the principles and philosophy of contemporary midwifery from a feminist perspective

apply legal, ethical theories and legal principles to discussions on common dilemmas in practice, women's rights, and health care practice

discuss midwifery as a public health strategy that improves maternal health outcomes, and quality and safety

Prescribed learning resources

Prescribed Texts
  • McDonald, F. J., & Then, S-N., 2019, Ethics, law and health care: a guide for nurses and midwives, 2nd edn, Red Globe Press, London UK. ISBN: 9781352005394.
  • Pairman, Sally. & Tracy, Sally. & Dahlen, Hannah G. & Dixon, Lesley. , 2019, Midwifery: preparation for practice, 4th edn, Elsevier, Chatswood, NSW. ISBN: 9780729542678.
Prescribed Resources/Equipment
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Prescribed Learning Resources may change in future Teaching Periods.