Year
2019
Units
4.5
Contact
Internal Availability
12 x 1-hour Online Lecture per semester
11 x 3-hour Tutorial per semester
External Availability
12 x 1-hour Online Lecture per semester
11 x 2-hour Tutorial per semester
12 x 1-hour Online Lecture per semester
11 x 3-hour Tutorial per semester
External Availability
12 x 1-hour Online Lecture per semester
11 x 2-hour Tutorial per semester
Prerequisites
1 Admission into BMIDU-Bachelor of Midwifery (Preregistration)
2 MIDW2206 - Clinical Pharmacology
2a MIDW2012 - Clinical Pharmacology for Midwives
3 Admission into BMIDRN-Bachelor of Midwifery (Post-Registration) (Registered Nurse)
Must Satisfy: ((1 and (2 or 2a)) or (3))
2 MIDW2206 - Clinical Pharmacology
2a MIDW2012 - Clinical Pharmacology for Midwives
3 Admission into BMIDRN-Bachelor of Midwifery (Post-Registration) (Registered Nurse)
Must Satisfy: ((1 and (2 or 2a)) or (3))
Enrolment not permitted
MIDW2207 has been successfully completed
Assumed knowledge
It is assumed that students comprehensively assess the pregnant woman, her fetus and neonate, and recognise abnormal presentations.
Assessment
Assignment; Examinations; Test
Topic description
This topic will focus on the concepts that underpin the clinical sciences of pathophysiology, immunology and microbiology. In addition, students will apply knowledge of pharmacology to the management of pathological conditions that affect the pregnant woman, her fetus and the neonate.
Educational aims
The aim of this topic is to prepare the student with the clinical sciences and pharmacology knowledge that underpin midwifery practice.
Expected learning outcomes
On completion of this topic, students will be expected to be able to:
- Integrate the knowledge of pathophysiology, microbiology and immunology as related to midwifery practice
- Explain and discuss medical conditions and infectious diseases in the pregnant woman
- Demonstrate knowledge of prophylaxis and immunisation related to women, newborns and families
- Examine medication management in pharmacotherapy
- Analyse the pharmacology of selected drugs commonly administered in midwifery practice
- Demonstrate knowledge of the pathophysiology of substance abuse in women and their newborns
- Describe and interpret investigations and diagnostic tests that may be undertaken for women and neonates.
Key dates and timetable
Timetable details for 2019 are no longer published.
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