School Of Nursing And MidwiferyMidwifery Practice Experience 2Western Sydney University Unit Code: 401035.2
Discipline: MIDWIFERY
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 2
Credit Points: 10
Equivalent Units
401221 - Midwifery Professional Practice 3
Prerequisite
401033 Midwifery Practice Experience 1 AND 401031 Bioscience for Midwifery
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 4684 Bachelor of Midwifery.
About this Unit
From 2018 this unit is replaced by 401221 Midwifery Professional Practice 3. In this unit students will learn the necessary midwifery skills for the provision of woman centred post birth care. In a simulated practice environment students will gain practical skills to provide midwifery care to both the woman and her baby up until six weeks postpartum. The importance of effective communication and documentation will also be reinforced. This unit will also include blocks of practical experience in designated clinical areas and the provision of continuity of care.
Special Requirements - Legislative Pre-requisites
Students must have the following. 1). 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; 2). 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; 3). Adult Health Immunisation Schedule; 4). Code of Conduct Agreement; 5). First Aid Certificate. Additional - For International Students: Police Check (with English translation) from their home country or any other country where they have lived.
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 a computer and the internet 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 |