Course overview
To research evidence and reflect on the practice of midwifery and professional frameworks within local, national and global contexts.
- Introduction To Midwifery
- Being A Midwife
- Literacies For Midwifery Practice
- Woman-Centred And Continuity Of Care
- Australian Healthcare System
- Models Of Midwifery Care
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Ethics For Midwifery Practice
- Law For Midwifery Practice
- Professional, Regulatory And Industrial Issues For Midwives
- Public Health And Global Perspectives In Midwifery
- Bringing It All Together: Evidence Based Midwifery
Course learning outcomes
- Evaluate and synthesise the professional, legal, and ethical frameworks that underpin midwifery practice and research, focusing on compliance with relevant legislation, NMBA standards, and professional codes. Demonstrate the ability to interpret and apply these frameworks in complex professional scenarios
- Critically analyse the historical evolution and contemporary role of the midwife within both local and global contexts, identifying key historical shifts and their impacts on current practices and perceptions
- Critique the role and implementation of evidence-based practice in midwifery, assessing the diversity of knowledge sources and research methodologies that inform education, maternity care, and clinical practice
- Conduct a comprehensive analysis of evidence-based models of maternity care, comparing the influences of political and economic factors on these models within the Australian healthcare system and in international contexts
- Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the social determinants of health and critically evaluate the role of the midwife in addressing public health issues within maternity care, emphasising strategies for improving health outcomes across diverse populations
- Exhibit advanced communication skills in midwifery practice, informed by evidence and characterised by sensitivity and compassion. Demonstrate the ability to adapt communication strategies to complex clinical and interpersonal situations, ensuring woman-centred care
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 54030
Section TU01
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 54031
Section WS01
Size 30
Available 30
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