Available in 2024
Course code

INDH6510

Units

10 units

Level

6000 level

Course handbook

Description

This course contributes to the overall aims of the Master of Midwifery (Graduate Entry) program by developing an understanding of woman centred culturally capable care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with a particular practice focus on childbearing women and their families.

The content in this course includes an examination of historical and contemporary issues which assist the development of an understanding of the socio-historical context of life for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and the provision of culturally safe midwifery services.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Callaghan

  • Semester 1 - 2024

Online

  • Semester 1 - 2024

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. critically analyse the historical relationship between Australia's history of colonisation, and social and healthcare policies relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

2. demonstrate deep understandings of the multi-factorial issues affecting current health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

3. investigate historical and contemporary issues relating to women's business about birthing and mothering

4. discuss the impact of racism in the Australian health system on the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

5. clearly articulate the barriers to adequate health care, equality and equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and babies

6. critically analyse culturally safe continuity models of midwifery care that focus on the needs of the women and her family


Content

This course will explore the principles of developing culturally competent midwifery care by exploring the relationship between Australia's history of colonisation, relevant social and healthcare policy relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It will also take a closer examination of historical and contemporary issues relating to women's business about birthing and mothering, the role of men in families and models of midwifery care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The long-term aim is for health care providers to work in a capacity-building, culturally inclusive partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, their families, and communities during preconception, pregnancy, birth and the first 6 weeks postnatal.


Requisite

Students must be active in the Master of Midwifery (Graduate Entry) [40313] program.


Assessment items

Literature Review: Written Assessment
Compulsory Requirement: Submit assessment item - Must submit this assessment to pass the course.

Presentation: Oral Presentation
Compulsory Requirement: Submit assessment item - Must submit this assessment to pass the course.

Written Assignment: Written Assessment
Compulsory Requirement: Submit assessment item - Must submit this assessment to pass the course.

Journal: Online Contributions
Compulsory Requirement: Submit 70% of assessment components - Must submit 70% of the assessment components to pass the course.


Contact hours

Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan

Lecture-1
  • Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
  • Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 80% of sessions.
Self-Directed Learning-1
  • Self-Directed 4 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
  • This course will include self directed learning of the topic.
Tutorial-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 11 week(s) starting in week 1
  • Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 80% of sessions.

Semester 1 - 2024 - Online

Lecture-1
  • Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
  • Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 80% of sessions.
Self-Directed Learning-1
  • Self-Directed 4 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
  • This course will include self directed learning of the topic.
Tutorial-1
  • Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 11 week(s) starting in week 1
  • Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 80% of sessions.

Course outline