92632 Midwifery Practice 1: Preparation for Practice
6cp; 1hpw (lecture), 1hpw (tutorial), 3hpw (laboratory), 48hrs (clinical) x 9wksThere are course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Undergraduate
Description
This subject contributes to the overall course by preparing students for initial midwifery practice. Students focus on learning clinical skills related to midwifery practice including observations, palpation, percussion, auscultation, urinalysis and psychosocial assessments. Students are prepared for entry to the practice environment including professional responsibilities and conduct, occupational health and safety, the requirements for clinical practice, and completion of professional portfolios. Students are expected to provide midwifery care (under the direct supervision of a midwife) based on the clinical decision-making of others.
Typical availability
Autumn session, City campus
Detailed subject description.
Fee information
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- Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students: fees are charged according to the course enrolled in; refer to Domestic Fees Search: Postgraduate and Research
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- Subject EFTSL: 0.125