MID5012 · Complex care midwifery 1

Increasing numbers of women experience chronic and acute illness during their pregnancy and in the postpartum period. Consequently, midwives need to know how to manage high-acuity situations and advanced clinical interventions. The aim of this unit is to equip you with the knowledge and skills to confidently and competently care for women who require complex midwifery interventions during this period of time. This unit comprises theoretical and clinical requirements. Within this unit, you will develop advanced clinical assessment skills to assess, plan and implement appropriate midwifery care of the acutely unwell woman during their pregnancy and/or postpartum period. Emphasising an evidence-based approach, you will assess the effectiveness of pharmacological interventions, while communicating and collaborating with the woman, her family and others to ensure positive outcomes for all involved during this complex time.

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items, but there may still be one.

1. Quiz (70 minutes)

   Quiz / Test

   20%

2. Case Study (2,500 words)

   Written

   30%

3. Practice portfolio (equivalent to 4,000 words)

   PortfolioCompetency

   50%

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.

1. Apply knowledge of anatomical and physiological adaptations of pregnancy related to the care of women.
2. Interpret a comprehensive clinical assessment of a woman with complex midwifery needs to plan, implement and evaluate their care.
3. Synthesise knowledge of pathophysiological processes when providing care to women with complex midwifery needs.
4. Assess the effectiveness of pharmacological interventions when caring for women with complex midwifery needs.
5. Ascertain the needs of the family unit and ensure appropriate resources are made available.
6. Communicate and collaborate effectively integrating complex midwifery care knowledge in professional practice.
7. Appraise critically the evidence-based care and management of women with complex midwifery needs to ensure positive outcomes.

24 hours per week of teacher facilitated and self-directed study, including tutorial and online activities.

Credit points

12

Level

Level 5

Faculty

School of Nursing and Midwifery

School

Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

Student contribution band

Band 1

Study abroad

Not available

Handbook version

2027.01

These are students' own experiences, not official rules. Go by the Handbook.