Year
2019
Units
4.5
Contact
On Campus
1 x 1-hour Online Lecture weekly
1 x 1-hour Lecture Weekly
1 x 2-hour Tutorial Weekly
External Online
1 x 2-hour Online Lecture weekly
2 x 1-hour Online Tutorial weekly
1 x 1-hour Online Lecture weekly
1 x 1-hour Lecture Weekly
1 x 2-hour Tutorial Weekly
External Online
1 x 2-hour Online Lecture weekly
2 x 1-hour Online Tutorial weekly
Prerequisites
1 Admission into BMIDU-Bachelor of Midwifery (Preregistration)
2 1 of HLTH1004, MIDW1014, HLTH1210
3 Admission into BMIDRN-Bachelor of Midwifery (Post-Registration) (Registered Nurse)
Must Satisfy: ((1 and 2) or (3))
2 1 of HLTH1004, MIDW1014, HLTH1210
3 Admission into BMIDRN-Bachelor of Midwifery (Post-Registration) (Registered Nurse)
Must Satisfy: ((1 and 2) or (3))
Enrolment not permitted
MIDW1008 has been successfully completed
Assumed knowledge
Students are assumed to have a foundational knowledge of general anatomy and physiology and cellular biology.
Assessment
Assignments; Examination
Topic description
This topic will provide students with a sound knowledge in anatomy and physiology as related to maternal, foetal and neonatal health issues.
Educational aims
The topic aims to provide students with an understanding of the scientific principles underlying normal maternal, fetal and neonatal anatomy and physiology.
Expected learning outcomes
On completion of this topic, students will be expected to be able to:
- Compare in detail the anatomical and physiological adaptations during pregnancy and its return to pre-pregnancy state
- Apply knowledge of the hormones of pregnancy from pre-conception to postpartum
- Examine fetal development and the transition to extra-uterine life
- Integrate the knowledge of physiology of labour and the effects on the maternal body and fetus to apply in clinical practice.
Key dates and timetable
Timetable details for 2019 are no longer published.
Sturt Rd, Bedford Park
South Australia 5042
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