TRANSITION TO MIDWIFERY PRACTICE

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Overview

This subject will explore the transition from student to a registered midwife and prepare you to enter the midwifery profession by promoting commitment to lifelong learning and professional development. This subject will also explore leadership skills and knowledge and how this can influence improved outcomes for women and infants; and more positive working environments. In preparation for entering the midwifery workforce you will also explore strategies for self-care, mitigating personal risk and building resilience to support you throughout your midwifery career. The subject is delivered using a blended learning approach, comprising face-to-face teaching, workshops and online learning modules via LMS and is supported by clinical placement.

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

School

Subject coordinator

Charlie Benzie

Subject type

Undergraduate

Year level

Year Level 3 - UG

AQF level

Level 7 - Bachelor Degree

Available as elective

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Capstone subject
Capstones provide students with a way of integrating and applying knowledge and skills gained throughout their course.

Academic progress review - Schedule A subject

Yes

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Career ready

Career focused:This subject contains career development learning or professional engagement opportunities

Work based learning (placement):Yes

Self sourced or Uni sourced placement:Uni sourced

Entire subject or partial subject:Partial subject

Total hours/days required:

120 hours

Location of work based learning:Metro, Regional

Graduate capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:

Compare and contrast the differences between the student role and the Registered Midwife role and identify strategies to undertake the transition

Analyse the importance of midwives as leaders, managers, preceptors, educators and agents of change

Evaluate the concepts of self-care, mitigating personal risk and building resilience in relation to midwifery practice

Analyse the midwife’s professional responsibility, personal accountability for practice of self and collaboration with others

Learning activities

Online classes

Face to face workshops

clinical placement

Requisite rules

Students must be admitted in one of the following courses: HZNMD, HZNMDB, HB006, HB006B

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