MID525 Midwifery Models (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Nursing, Midwifery and Indigenous Health (NRMIH)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject examines the contexts in which midwifery care is delivered. Students will gain an understanding of both rural and metropolitan contexts and how these impact on midwifery care. Additionally students will explore models of midwifery care from a feminist and primary health care context and critically appraise contemporary midwifery practice.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 3 | |
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| Distance | Wagga Wagga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: MID525
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Prerequisite(s):
Enrolment restrictions:
Available only to students enrolled in the Postgraduate Diploma of Midwifery and Bachelor of Health Science (Nursing) courses.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1. be able to discuss primary health care philosophy (equity and access; services based on need, community participation and collaboration; affordable, sustainable care) when providing woman-centred midwifery care
2. be able to demonstrate an understanding of different models of midwifery care that may be appropriate for a rural and/or urban area
3. be able to critically review different models of care that are available for women
4. be able to analyse the feminist context for midwifery care
5. be able to appraise and address the impact of power relations on midwifery practice
6. be able to practise midwifery in accordance with professional Australian standards for midwives
7. be able to accept accountability and responsibility for own actions within midwifery practice
8. be able to promote safe and effective midwifery care
9. be able to continue to provide midwifery care when collaboration with a medical practitioner or other health care provider is required
10. be able to advocate to protect the rights of women, families and communities in relation to maternity care
11. be able to develop effective strategies to implement and support collaborative midwifery practice
12. be able to actively support midwifery as a public health strategy
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
* Rural midwifery practice. * Primary health care. * Models of midwifery care. * Independent practice and homebirths. * Feminism in midwifery practice.
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.