MIDI1105
10 units
1000 level
Course handbook
Description
This introductory course immerses students in the philosophy of midwifery and introduces the concept of midwifery praxis taken up in this degree. Underpinning concepts are explained through the practice model of continuity of midwifery care with respectful acknowledgement given to all midwifery and collaborative maternity ways of working. Introduction to midwifery care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women has particular emphasis.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2024
Gosford
- Semester 1 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. discuss the philosophical concepts underpinning woman-centredness in midwifery
2. demonstrate the effects of research, practices and policies on women's and babies' wellness
3. recognise the importance of the first 2000 days of life in terms of genomics and epigenetics in particular
4. define and apply the legal, ethical, professional and policy frameworks for midwifery
5. identify health issues related to diverse populations including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with ethnic and other diverse needs
6. develop abilities in critical thinking, communication, academic reading and writing, and the use of digital technology
Content
- Midwifery and the philosophical underpinnings of woman-centredness
- Enhancing wellness through understandings of rights-based health, genomics and epigenetics, human connection, evidence, sustainability, and digital technology
- Primary health care: in the community and through the community
- Midwifery as a public health strategy: supporting women, and so their families and communities, locally and globally
- Overview of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s history and health
- Safety: public, clinical and cultural
- Legal, ethical, professional and reflective frameworks for midwifery
Requisite
Students must be active in the Bachelor of Midwifery [40297] program to enrol in this course.
Assessment items
Annotated Bibliography: Part A: Search Terms and 10 Best Articles
Compulsory Requirement: Submit assessment item - Must submit this assessment to pass the course.
Annotated Bibliography: Part B: Annotated Sources
Compulsory Requirement: Submit assessment item - Must submit this assessment to pass the course.
Essay: Final Essay
Compulsory Requirement: Submit assessment item - Must submit this assessment to pass the course.
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Lecture-1
- Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Self-Directed 72 hour(s) per term
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
- Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 80% of sessions.
Semester 1 - 2024 - Gosford
Lecture-1
- Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Self-Directed 72 hour(s) per term
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
- Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 80% of sessions.
Course outline
- MIDI1105 - Semester 1, 2024 (All) (PDF, 240.5 KB)
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.