School Of Nursing And MidwiferyEssentials of Best Practice in MidwiferyWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 401092.2
Discipline: MIDWIFERY
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 7
Credit Points: 10
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 4775 Graduate Diploma in Midwifery and be a registered nurse employed in a participating NSW Health Local Health District or private maternity facility in the position of a midwifery student.
About this Unit
This unit provides students with the opportunity to critically evaluate and apply evidence-based approaches to midwifery practice. The unit addresses the value of evidence-based midwifery practice, overviews the contribution of different research approaches to midwifery knowledge development and assists students to develop skills to locate and critique sources of evidence including systematic reviews, meta-analysis, meta-synthesis, integrative reviews, and clinical guidelines. Students are encouraged to become critical consumers of evidence relevant to midwifery practice and to appreciate the process of research design, practice development and practice change.
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
Access to an internet enabled device is essential in order to be able to: access course materials; to participate in discussion groups; and to access additional resources provided by the lecturer during the session.
Courses| 4697.1 | Graduate Diploma in Midwifery | CONTINUING |
| 4775.1 | Graduate Diploma in Midwifery | CURRENT |