School Of Nursing And MidwiferyComplex Midwifery PracticeWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 401351.1
Discipline: MIDWIFERY
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 7
Credit Points: 10
Equivalent Units
401093 Midwifery practice 2
Prerequisite
401347 Foundations of Antenatal and Birth Care AND 401348 Foundations of Postnatal and Newborn Care
Corequisite
401350 Complex Midwifery Care
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 knowledge to collaborate with all health professionals and includes developing clinical skills; assessing procedures for managing obstetric emergencies; undertaking simulations of obstetric emergencies; transferring women or newborns with complex health issues; and assessing referral pathways. Students will continue to gain practical experience in designated clinical areas and follow their 10 women throughout pregnancy, labour, birth and the postnatal period in a continuity of care model. They will strengthen their skills in undertaking psychosocial assessment, effectively engaging women in services, facilitating groups and working in collaboration with other professionals to support women.
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
Students must have access to the internet and a computer. Students are required to wear closed shoes (covering heels and instep). Students who do not wear the correct clothing will be excluded from clinical practicum sessions.
Courses| 4775.1 | Graduate Diploma in Midwifery | CURRENT |