MIDI3206
10 units
3000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course explores the psychological health of women during pregnancy and in the first year after their baby’s birth. The course includes content on screening and assessment, information sharing, major risk factors, indicators, treatments, and initial and ongoing care for women with perinatal mental health issues. The intent is to provide students with the knowledge and skills to assist in the provision of woman centred, evidence-based care to women and their babies, and, if appropriate, to assist the woman’s partner, other children, family, and significant others.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Online
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. demonstrate understanding of the mental health issues experienced by women during pregnancy and in the first year after their babies' births
2. critically evaluate the major approaches to the assessment, care and treatment of women with perinatal mental health issues and/or illnesses
3. examine the effects on the woman's baby, family and other support systems, resulting from changes in women's psychological health
4. identify support services and/or referral pathways for women who require particular care, including those with ethnic and other diverse needs.
5. demonstrate the ability to incorporate the key concepts of health and the influence of culture for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families in accessing health resources
Content
Module 1: Support for Women; appropriate assistance for their babies and families
Module 2: Screening and Assessment
Module 3: Care and Treatment
Module 4: Law and Ethics
Module 5: The Midwife and Mental Health
Requisite
Students must be active in the Bachelor of Midwifery [40297] program to enrol in this course.
Assessment items
Literature Review: Part A: Question and Search Strategy
Compulsory Requirement: Submit assessment item - Must submit this assessment to pass the course.
Literature Review: Part B: Completed Literature Review
Compulsory Requirement: Submit assessment item - Must submit this assessment to pass the course.
Case Study / Problem Based Learning: Online Discussion: Case Study
Compulsory Requirement: Submit assessment item - Must submit this assessment to pass the course.
Online Learning Activity: Centre of Perinatal Excellence (COPE) E-learning - Basic Skills in Perinatal Mental Health
Compulsory Requirement: Submit assessment item - Must submit this assessment to pass the course.
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Online
Online Activity-1
- Online 48 hour(s) per term
- Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 80% of sessions.
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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