School Of Nursing And MidwiferyMidwifery Practice Experience 1Western Sydney University Unit Code: 401033.1
Discipline: MIDWIFERY
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 1
Credit Points: 10
Equivalent Units
401220 - Midwifery Professional Practice 2
Prerequisite
401045 Introduction to Midwifery Practice Experience
Corequisite
401032 Midwifery Knowledge 2
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 4684 Bachelor of Midwifery.
About this Unit
From 2018 this unit is replaced by 401220 Midwifery Professional Practice 2. In this unit students will develop skills for the provision of midwifery care across the birthing continuum. The primary focus of this unit will be the acquisition of skills for supporting women during normal pregnancy and birth. Students will apply knowledge gained from Midwifery Knowledge 1 and 2 in simulated practice environments and will gain a comprehensive understanding of the practical aspects of midwifery care for women experiencing normal labour and birth. Students will gain practical experience in designated clinical areas and will follow women through pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period in a continuity of care experience.
Special Requirements - Legislative Pre-requisites
As per NSW Health and Western Sydney University: First Aid Certificate. Students will need to have completed the NSW Health Special Requirements for clinical practicum attendance. At present these include: 1). Criminal Record Check form prior to 1 June 2010 or a Student Undertaking Form after 1 June 2010 and have applied for a National Police Certificate; 2). A completed vaccination card with serology results attached; 3). Four forms completed and taken to every placement (with a copy) - a). Students are required to complete a Working with Children Check leading to the issuance of a clearance number under the category of volunteer. Students will need to: i. Access the Commission for Children and Young People website and complete an online application form to generate an application number. ii. Present an application number and identification to a NSW Motor Registry or Government Access Centre prior to issuance by mail of a Working with Children Check number. iii. Submit the letter with a valid Working with Children Check number to Student Central where the document is TRIMMED and recorded in Callista as a Special Requirement; b). Code of Conduct; c). TB Assessment Form; d). Student Undertaking/Declaration form. International students need to take an additional form: A statutory declaration signed by a Justice of the Peace.
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
Calculator, Western Sydney University Midwifery Uniform for Clinical Placement and final skill assessment, and a watch with a second hand.
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. See http://www.westernsydney.edu.au/currentstudents/current_students/services_and_facilities/uwsonline_student_support for further information.
Courses| 4684.1 | Bachelor of Midwifery | CONTINUING |