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MID4002 · Leadership, education and quality improvement in nursing and midwifery practice
2026 Handbook12 credit pointsLevel 4School of Nursing and Midwifery
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
In this unit, you will synthesise educational theories and their application in midwifery and nursing practice. You will use research literacy skills to plan, design, and deliver evidence-based learning experiences for your peers. You will examine and evaluate quality improvement initiatives within midwifery and nursing practice. By examining leadership theories, models, frameworks, and styles that support woman and person-centred care, you will evaluate the leadership roles of midwives and nurses in preparation for future healthcare practice. You will also demonstrate clinical competence by aligning your practice with the NMBA Midwife Standards for Practice, the Code of Conduct for Midwives, and the ICM International Code of Ethics for Midwives.
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Peninsula | Second semester | Teaching mostly conducted outside of a classroom/campus environment (IMMERSIVE) |
Assessment
The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peer teaching assessment (2,500 words) | Project | 40% | — |
| 2 | Audio-visual/Multimedia communication group project and self-assessment (2,500 words equivalent) | Presentation | 30% | — |
| 3 | Clinical placement (200 hours + 1,000 words) | Work integrated | 30% | Competency |
Assessment in this unit includes hurdle assessment tasks. Failure of any hurdle assessment task may result in failure of the unit.
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.
Learning outcomes
- Synthesise educational theories and their application in midwifery and nursing contexts.
- Apply research literacy skills when planning, designing and delivering evidence based educational experiences for peers.
- Examine and evaluate quality improvements (QI) within midwifery and nursing practice.
- Appraise leadership theories, models, frameworks and styles that facilitate the delivery of woman and person-centred practice within midwifery and nursing contexts.
- Analyse the roles of midwives and nurses in preparation for leadership in healthcare practice.
- Demonstrate clinical competence by integrating and adhering to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) Midwife Standards for Practice, Code of Conduct for Midwives, and the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) International Code of Ethics for Midwives.
Workload
10 hours per week of teacher facilitated and self-directed learning including tutorials, teaching sessions and online activities. Please refer to Moodle for tutorial types and requirements.
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Tutorials | 13 hours |
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