Abstract

This subject consolidates midwifery knowledge, skills and application for practice in a variety of diverse settings in which midwives provide care to a range of populations in primary healthcare contexts. The role of midwifery and maternity care in improving perinatal outcomes for women and families will be discussed,  including the … For more content click the Read More button below.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:

  • Module 1: Midwifery as primary health care;
  • Module 2:  Culturally safe midwifery care, including First Nations people; and
  • Module 3: Women's and family health in midwifery care.

Assessment items

1. Written Task: Midwifery and primary health care
2. Written Task: Women's health and culturally safe care

Enrolment restrictions

Available only to students who are enrolled in the Graduate Diploma of Midwifery.

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