Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Nursing, Midwifery & Social Wk
The practice of midwifery involves partnerships with women, families, and communities. Knowledge and skills are the foundation to midwifery practice but knowing how to work in partnership with women and families is essential. This course will introduce students to the art of midwifery practice. Using a narrative approach to learning, students will explore cases and interact with women and families who have undergone the lived experience of challenges with preconception, assisted conception, and experienced normal pregnancy, labour and birth.
The aim of this course is to introduce students to the practice of midwifery involving partnerships with women, families and communities. Students will explore the concepts of preconception, assisted conception, normal pregnancy, labour, birth and the postnatal period.
Course requirements
Assumed background
It is assumed that students taking this course have successfully completed all pre-requisite courses in semester one or have been granted credit for these courses.ﾠ
Restrictions
BMid and BN/BMid
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Ms Emma Shipton
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
The Inquiry Based Learning sessions are displayed in the published timetable as CLN1.
Aims and outcomes
The aim of this course is to introduce students to the practiceﾠof midwifery involving partnerships with women, families and communities. Students will explore the concepts of preconception, assisted conception, normal pregnancy, labour and birth.ﾠ
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Interpret the frameworks and evidence which can be used to inform midwifery practice for preconception, antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care.
LO2.
Identify the role of the midwife in providing culturally responsive care from the preconception period through the pregnancy continuum to women, babies and families, including those undergoing assisted reproduction.
LO3.
Explain the legal and professional responsibilities of the midwife for safe drug administration during pregnancy, labour, and birth, including knowledge of scope of practice and the need to accept accountability and responsibility for their own actions.
LO4.
Examining the aims of pre-pregnancy care discussing safety and quality for women and families, while exploring the meaning of fertility and infertility and identify the key aspects of assisted reproduction.
LO5.
Reflect on the philosophy of midwifery led care, and importance of midwifery partnership to midwifery practice and womens experiences of childbirth, particularly those who are vulnerable.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presentation, Poster |
Assessment Item 1 Individual Oral Presentation
|
20% |
Week 4 Tue - Week 12 Fri
Students will choose a week to present in the first IBL lesson in Week 2. Students will present their Fact Sheet individually in Weeks 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12. |
| Essay/ Critique |
Written Assignment
|
40% |
12/09/2025 1:00 pm |
| Examination |
Exam - On campus , online
|
40% |
End of Semester Exam Period 8/11/2025 - 22/11/2025 |
Assessment details
Assessment Item 1 Individual Oral Presentation
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Oral, Written
- Category
- Presentation, Poster
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
Week 4 Tue - Week 12 Fri
Students will choose a week to present in the first IBL lesson in Week 2. Students will present their Fact Sheet individually in Weeks 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12.
- Other conditions
- Student specific, Time limited.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
Assessment Item 1: Students are to prepare a Fact Sheet on a choice of topics that address preconception, antenatal, intrapartum or postnatal care. Students are then to present a 3-minute presentation outlining the information in their Fact Sheet. Please refer to the marking criteria and task description within the BlackBoard site for more detail.
Submission guidelines
Students are required to submit an electronic copy of this assessment to BlackBoard. Please visit the companion BlackBoard site for the link to upload this assessment.
The anti-plagiarism software Turnitin is being used at UQ. The electronic version of your assignment will be submitted via Blackboard, using the Turnitin software. Work submitted will be subjected to a plagiarism detection process.
Please refer to ITS help if you experience difficulties in submitting your assessment in BlackBoard or using Turnitin.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Extension requests are submitted online via my.UQ. Extension requests received in any other way will not be approved.
Extension guidelines
- Requests for extensions received after the assessment item submission due date may not be approved. Late requests must include evidence of the reasons for the late request as per the guidelines in my.UQ.
- The extension granted should be in proportion to the period of illness or disruption caused by the exceptional circumstances and will typically be no more than the specified maximum extension length for each assessment.
- A maximum of three assessment requests can be submitted for each assessment, and the third request must include an Assessment Management Plan.
- Students who have been ill or unable to attend class for more than 4 weeks in a semester are advised to carefully consider whether they are capable of successfully completing their courses and may need to consider applying for removal of course.
- Students who have a disability or a chronic medical condition (including a mental health condition) are encouraged to meet with a Disability Advisor within Student Services to request a Student Access Plan (SAP) with a clause on extension requests. Students who have an SAP can apply for a 7-day extension.
Outcome of application
Extension requests are generally processed within 2 working days.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Written Assignment
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Essay/ Critique
- Weight
- 40%
- Due date
12/09/2025 1:00 pm
- Other conditions
- Student specific.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L04, L05
Task description
The aim of this assignment is to increase students' knowledge of the role of continuity of midwifery care in supporting vulnerable women. The completion of the assignment will provide students with an overview of the benefits and challenges of working in partnership with diverse groups of women and their families.
Submission guidelines
All courses require students to submit an electronic version of their assignment via BlackBoard. Please check the companion website assessment area for specific instructions on this process. A link will be made available in the assessment area of your Blackboard course to allow you to submit your assignment electronically.
The anti-plagiarism software Turnitin is being used at UQ. The electronic version of your assignment will be submitted via BlackBoard, using the Turnitin software. Work submitted may be subjected to a plagiarism detection process. If this process is used, then copies of this work would be retained and used as source material for conducting future plagiarism checks. Please refer to ITS help if you experience difficulties in submitting your assignments in BlackBoard or using Turnitin.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Extension requests are submitted online via my.UQ. Extension requests received in any other way will not be approved.
Extension guidelines
- Requests for extensions received after the assessment item submission due date may not be approved. Late requests must include evidence of the reasons for the late request as per the guidelines in my.UQ.
- The extension granted should be in proportion to the period of illness or disruption caused by the exceptional circumstances and will typically be no more than the specified maximum extension length for each assessment.
- A maximum of three assessment requests can be submitted for each assessment, and the third request must include an Assessment Management Plan.
- Students who have been ill or unable to attend class for more than 4 weeks in a semester are advised to carefully consider whether they are capable of successfully completing their courses and may need to consider applying for removal of course.
- Students who have a disability or a chronic medical condition (including a mental health condition) are encouraged to meet with a Disability Advisor within Student Services to request a Student Access Plan (SAP) with a clause on extension requests. Students who have an SAP can apply for a 7-day extension.
Outcome of application
Extension requests are generally processed within 2 working days.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Exam - On campus , online
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 40%
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
8/11/2025 - 22/11/2025
- Other conditions
- Time limited, Secure.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
The examination content and questions will be taken from course lectures, learning modules and readings.
Further information regarding the examination will be provided throughout the semester.
Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Calculator options | No calculators permitted |
| Open/closed book | Closed book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Exam platform | Inspera |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
The examination will be through the Inspera platform and will be held online, on campus, and will be invigilated.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 29.9 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 2 (Fail) | 30 - 46.9 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 47 - 49.9 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64.49 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 5 (Credit) | 64.5 - 74.49 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 74.5 - 84.49 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 84.5 - 100.0 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
Additional course grading information
All items of assessment must be submitted for students to be eligible to pass the course. Attendance at IBL classes and Lectures are an expectation of the course.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
Supplementary assessment can take any form, for example, an oral or a written exam. Students who are eligible and approved for a supplementary assessment and the form of assessment is an examination, are expected to be available to sit the supplementary exam during the University’s Deferred and Supplementary examination period. Once approved, supplementary assessment cannot be rescinded by the student.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
The required / recommended texts will be used throughout the three year program. They are readily available for online access through Clinical Key, accessed through the St Lucia campus or they can be purchased online.
Also, there are multiple copies of all required texts in the UQ library branches. Editions which continuing students purchase in Year 1 will be appropriate for use throughout the remainder of their program.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Week 13 |
Not Timetabled |
Online Learning (independent study) You are expected to spend seven (7) hours per week on learning for this course. This includes working through the module materials provided, including preparation for your IBL workshops. Resources can be found in companion BlackBoard site. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Multiple weeks From Week 2 To Week 12 |
Lecture |
Working in Partnership with Women and Families On campus resource sessions. Further details of each session can be found in learning resources on the companion BlackBoard site for this course. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Tutorial |
Inquiry Based Learning Group based learning and inquiry. Six (6) workshops are scheduled throughout the semester. Further details of each workshop can be found in the companion BlackBoard site. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Additional learning activity information
You are expected to attend your IBL classes. Each class from Week 4 will include individual presentations from students. Further content from modules and lectures will be discussed within an inquiry-based learning environment.
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments for Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.