Course overview
To apply beginning level midwifery knowledge, attitude and skills in a clinical practice environment and to achieve the course objectives in alignment with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) Midwife Standards for Practice through midwifery clinical placements.
- Introduction To Communication In The Clinical Environment
- Child Protection And Safety
Course learning outcomes
- Demonstrate safe and effective woman-centred midwifery care throughout the normal childbirth continuum in accordance with legislation and professional regulation in the context of a multicultural society
- Accept accountability and responsibility for own actions and recognise the significance of respectful professional partnerships within the healthcare team
- Develop the ability to use appropriate communication strategies to promote an optimal physical, psychosocial, cultural and spiritual environment for women and their families
- Use research to inform evidence-based midwifery practice within contemporary Australian society
- Incorporate an understanding of primary and public health in midwifery practice
- Identify personal beliefs and learning needs through reflective practice and self-evaluation
- Develop beginning skills in documenting professional practice and learning through an e-portfolio