92371 Being a Midwife
6cp;3hpw (lecture), on campus x 4wks (wks 1, 6, 8, 12)
Requisite(s): 120 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10329 Bachelor of Midwifery Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation OR 120 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10225 Bachelor of Midwifery
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses.
There are course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Description
Situated in the final session of the course, this subject is the capstone subject of the Bachelor of Midwifery. Students consolidate their understanding of the professional role of the midwife, and recognise and display the professional attributes of a midwife. In preparation for their registration as midwives, students review the NMBA Midwife Standards for Practice and Code of Professional Conduct, the International Code of Ethics for the Midwife, and reflect on their practice in relation to these and other regulatory frameworks. They identify their role as a member of the maternity health care team and explore the issues related to working in this environment.
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