Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 16/11/2024)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Nursing, Midwifery & Social Wk
This course will prepare students for national and international professional midwifery practice focusing on woman centred care. Students will critically analyse woman centred care and the role of midwives in supporting women in their childbearing choices. Further analysis will include the impact of the midwifery partnership as well as collaborative practice on outcomes for mothers, babies, and midwives.
Midwifery is a health profession that is primarily focused on the care of women and their families across the childbirth continuum. Based on primary health care principles, midwifery care is influential in shaping the health and wellbeing of not only the mother-baby dyad but also the family and wider community. Having developed an understanding of woman centred care in previous courses, students in this course will critically reflect on midwifery practice and the midwife’s role, with a specific focus on the philosophical underpinnings of woman centred care and being with woman.ﾠ
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Course requirements
Assumed background
It is assumed that students taking this course have successfully completed all previous courses in the program or have been granted credit for these courses. Students will be required to be competent in the skills learned in previous years in order to advance their practice.
Restrictions
BMID, 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
An introductory lecture is timetabled for students in Week 1. A course overview including assessment requirements will be given by the course coordinator and there will be an opportunity to ask questions. Please check your UQ Timetable and attend.ﾠ
Aims and outcomes
Woman centred care is the philosophy that lies at the heart of midwifery practice. This important concept underpins the role of a midwife and the important focus of the relationship between a woman and midwife. This course aims to cross-examine the principles of woman centred care and trace the historical roots of midwifery that have shaped contemporary midwifery practice and registration as a midwife nationally and internationally. The course will critically reflect on how history has shaped the care provision through a philosophy of practice that is underpinned by woman centred care.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Critically reflect on primary health, evidenced based woman centred collaborative practice from both national and international perspectives.
LO2.
Cross examine the midwife-woman relationship from a social, cultural, emotional, spiritual, professional, and legal perspective including how the boundaries of the midwifery partnership are defined and negotiated.
LO3.
Critically review the regulatory bodies that oversee the registration of midwives and safeguard childbirth nationally and internationally.
LO4.
Cross examine woman centred care with alternative care paradigms in relation to the effects on health outcomes for mothers and babies.
LO5.
Rationalise how evidence-based woman centred reflective practice in midwifery can improve outcomes for mothers and babies and reduce inequalities.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presentation |
Storytelling in Midwifery
|
60% |
31/07/2024 - 25/10/2024 |
| Essay/ Critique | Woman Centred Care in Midwifery Practice | 40% |
13/09/2024 1:00 pm |
Assessment details
Storytelling in Midwifery
- In-person
- Mode
- Oral
- Category
- Presentation
- Weight
- 60%
- Due date
31/07/2024 - 25/10/2024
Task description
Task: Presentation- Storytelling in Midwifery
Weighting: 60%
Due Date: Part 1: Video Journals are due biweekly.
Part 2: Oral Presentation due Week 12 or Week 13
Task Description: Part 1 of this assessment requires you to reflect on a maternal clinical care episode using video journaling in the context of the provision of woman-centred care (30%). Part 2 of this assessment requires you to present a fifteen (15) minute oral presentation (30%). The video journals and the oral presentation will compose up to 60 marks for the subject. Time length for each of the presentations must be within +/- 10% of the allocated time. A time limit outside this 10% will result in 10% reduction of the total mark available.
Submission guidelines
All courses require students to submit an electronic version of their assignment via Blackboard.
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 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Applying for an extension
Extension requests are submitted online via my.UQ. Extension requests received in any other way will not be approved.
Information about applying for an extension can be found on my.UQ.
Extension guidelines
- Extension requests should be submitted prior to the assessment deadline.
- Extension requests must state the due date and the due time of the assessment.
- 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.
- 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.
- Students on a Student Access Plan (SAP) with a clause on extension requests must still adhere to the extensions request policy outlined. Students need to attach the SAP and a note outlining their current situation with the online extension application. A maximum of 7 days will be granted on the basis of an SAP. An extension request beyond 7 days will require additional supporting information as this request will not be considered on the basis of the SAP, but rather additional events (whether they relate to the circumstances of the SAP or not).
Outcome of application
- Extension requests are generally processed within 2 working days. Students can see the outcome of their application by logging in to my.UQ.
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.
Woman Centred Care in Midwifery Practice
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Essay/ Critique
- Weight
- 40%
- Due date
13/09/2024 1:00 pm
Task description
Task: Critical Essay Woman Centred Care in Midwifery Practice
Weighting: 40%
Due Date: Friday Week 8 1300hrs
Word limit: 2000 words. A word count that is within +/- 10% of this word limit is acceptable. A word count outside these 10% will result in 10% reduction of the total mark available. Reference lists and appendices are not included in the word count.
Font: Calibri 11, Times New Roman 12, Arial 10
Line Spacing: Double
Reference system: APA 7th
Header: Student ID (eight digits), Course Code
Footer: Total word count, page number.
Submission guidelines
All courses require students to submit an electronic version of their assignment via Blackboard.
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 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Applying for an extension
Extension requests are submitted online via my.UQ. Extension requests received in any other way will not be approved.
Information about applying for an extension can be found on my.UQ.
Extension guidelines
- Extension requests should be submitted prior to the assessment deadline.
- Extension requests must state the due date and the due time of the assessment.
- 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.
- 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.
- Students on a Student Access Plan (SAP) with a clause on extension requests must still adhere to the extensions request policy outlined. Students need to attach the SAP and a note outlining their current situation with the online extension application. A maximum of 7 days will be granted on the basis of an SAP. An extension request beyond 7 days will require additional supporting information as this request will not be considered on the basis of the SAP, but rather additional events (whether they relate to the circumstances of the SAP or not).
Outcome of application
- Extension requests are generally processed within 2 working days. Students can see the outcome of their application by logging in to my.UQ.
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.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0.1% - 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% |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
Additional course grading information
All items of assessment must be submitted for the students to be eligible to pass the course.ﾠ
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
Written Assessment - Penalty for word count outside required length: A word count that is within ±10% of the set length (word limit) is acceptable. A word count that is outside 10% will be penalised through a reduction of 10% of the total mark available for the assessment.
Oral Presentationﾠ-The oral assessment for this course will be recorded in alignment with UQ policies and procedures. A presentation time that is within ±10% of the set time is acceptable. For presentation time that is outside this (by 10%) will be penalised through a reduction of 10% of the total mark available for the assessment.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) - Theﾠassessment tasks in this course evaluate students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
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
Students are provided with a UQ email account and must monitor the account whilst enrolled at UQ. Please see Email and Bulk Messaging Procedure and in particular section 3 (12) Student and Alumni Email for information regarding the appropriate use of email.
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 2 |
Tutorial |
Module 1 The philosophy of midwifery Students will complete module 1online learning activity. Attend Module 1 tutorial via Zoom, please check timetable for date and time. |
Week 1 (22 Jul - 28 Jul) |
Lecture |
Course introduction lecture This lecture will introduce and discuss in detail, course requirements including video journals, presentations and the essay assessment. Attendance is highly recommended. |
Multiple weeks From Week 3 To Week 4 |
Tutorial |
Module 2 Primary maternity care Students will complete module 2 online learning activities. Attend Module 2 tutorial via Zoom, please check timetable for date and time. |
Multiple weeks From Week 5 To Week 6 |
Tutorial |
Module 3 The mother-midwife relationship Students will complete module 3 online learning activity. Attend Module 3 tutorial via Zoom, please check timetable for date and time. |
Multiple weeks From Week 7 To Week 8 |
Tutorial |
Module 4 Midwifery partnership Students will complete module 4 online learning activity. Attend Module 4 tutorial via Zoom, please check timetable for date and time. |
Multiple weeks From Week 9 To Week 10 |
Tutorial |
Module 5 Midwifery and the global agenda Students will complete module 5 online learning activity. Attend Module 5 tutorial via Zoom, please check timetable for date and time. |
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 - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.