Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025)
- 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 consolidate midwifery practice skills learned in Year 1 of the program and increase the development of woman centred midwifery care skills. Care of the woman, family and fetus during labour and birth complicated by medical conditions is the focus of this course. Students will be assessed for clinical competence in a simulated classroom and maintain an ePortfolio of evidence in the acquisition of skill based assessments in practice. Ongoing achievement of midwifery practice experiences (MPEs) is mandatory.
MIDW2203 is a clinical practice course, with 160 hrs of clinical placement.
Throughout the semester students are required to submit evidence of progress when on placement according to the assessment requirements. If further evidence of progress is required, the student will be advised accordingly. Students who have not achieved/maintained performance commensurate with experience at any point in time throughout the semester will be notified and a formal learning plan will be initiated. If fitness to practice concerns are raised, students may be withdrawn from the placement at the discretion of the Program Lead/Practice Team Educator in consultation with the Course Coordinator and/or the Head of School.
Midwifery Practice Experience Requirements (MPEs)
It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that that the required Midwifery Practice Experiences (MPE) are achieved over this course, and overall in the program, and are entered into the MyProgress ePAD. Program requirements include, but are not limited to:
100 Antenatal episodes of careﾠ
10 1st stage of labour
30 Births as primary accoucheur
20 Examination of a newborn infant
100 Postnatal episodes of care
40 Women with complex needs
Depending on individual placement, a minimum of 60 entries of MPEs are required to be achieved and entered in the ePAD in this semester. These will be reviewed and verified each semester by the Course Coordinator or your assigned Practice Educator. Decisions relating to continuing clinical placements and individual requirements will be determined based on submitted ePAD entries.
Of the completed MPEs, the students should be primary accoucheur of 8 births.
Continuity of Care Experience (CoCE) information
Students are required to maintain a record of CoCEs following the Continuity of Care Protocol (2024). Students should ensure that at least 3 CoCEs are in the process of being completed this semester. Please note that birthing numbers may include women the student has engaged with as part of the CoCE.
It is the responsibility of the Course Coordinator, with the assistance of the Practice Educator or Facilitator assigned to students, to provide support and regular ongoing evaluation of each student’s clinical midwifery experience through the mid-point and end-point assessment aligned with the clinical courses. The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) requires documentation of each student’s achievement of all required Midwifery Practice Experiences for graduation as a Midwife. The ePAD is the platform where these experiences are documented and needs to be completed in a timely manner.
Course requirements
Assumed background
It is assumed that students taking this course have successfully completed all pre-requisite courses or have been granted credit for these courses. Students will be required to be competent in the skills learned in prerequisite courses in order to advance their practice.
Mandatory Preparation (Blue Card, First Aid currency, CPR certificates) is the responsibility of the student and must be completed prior to commencing Clinical Placement according to the due date / anniversary renewal date specified.
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
(NURS1105 or MIDW1105)
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
MIDW2103
Restrictions
BN/BMid
Course staff
Course coordinator
Lecturer
Field coordinator
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
Hospital placement information and clinical rosters are available through the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work Practice Education Team. Please forward all enquiries to the Practice Education Team at NMplacementstudents@uq.edu.au or Practice Educator Manager, Maggie Ciranni, at m.ciranni@uq.edu.au
Aims and outcomes
This course aims to equip students with essential clinical practice experience, enabling them to consolidate midwifery skills learned in Year 1 and enhance their ability to provide care to women and families with high-risk medical needs. Through structured learning activities and clinical practice, students will develop the foundational competencies required for advancing their midwifery practice.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Apply reflective practice to self-identify goals and evaluate progress in ongoing resilience and professional development, appropriately selecting and utilising healthcare evidence and feedback to ensure capability for practice in multiple settings.
LO2.
As a novice student, act with initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in paraprofessional practice setting, adhering to requirements defined by Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia’s Professional Standards.
LO3.
Utilise effective communication and digital skills to make a clear and coherent presentation of knowledge and ideas with some intellectual independence.
LO4.
Commence to effectively plan, implement and evaluate midwifery care that respects and acknowledges the values of women, individuals and their families of different cultures and backgrounds, while maintaining the principles of confidentiality.
LO5.
Demonstrate and consolidate effective time management, clinical reasoning and professional judgement to deliver woman centred care, that can be utilised in global environments.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance, Placement, Quiz |
Clinical Placement START and Development
|
NGP |
Assessment includes: MedSafe online test; clinical skills x 2; MPE/CoCE progress and AMSAT. |
| Performance, Placement |
Clinical Placement FINAL Completion
|
NGP |
Assessment includes: Clinical skills x 3; MPEs x 60 (inclusive of CoCEs x 3); AMSAT and 160 hours placement completion. Completion of placement may extend beyond week 12 if appropriate. |
| Performance, Practical/ Demonstration |
Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)
|
NGP |
End of Semester Exam Period 7/06/2025 - 21/06/2025
Each student will be allocated a day and time slot as per the schedule on the Blackboard course site, not when the published Examination timetable says so (the published timetable shows only the earliest day/time for the OSCE). |
A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.
Assessment details
Clinical Placement START and Development
- Hurdle
- Online
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Performance, Placement, Quiz
- Weight
- NGP
- Due date
Assessment includes: MedSafe online test; clinical skills x 2; MPE/CoCE progress and AMSAT.
Task description
This assessment consists of four [4] parts:
- MedSafe online calculation quiz with 100% pass score, due by week 1 of placement.
- Clinical skills - To independently and competently perform skills x 2, with feedback from midwifery staff and a reflective self-evaluation of own performance, due by mid-point of placement.
- Midwifery practice experiences (MPEs/CoCEs) with progress of achieving a total of 60 x MPEs (including CoCEs x 3) to be verified at mid-point of placement.
- AMSAT due by mid-point of placement, to obtain feedback from midwifery facilitator/preceptor.
Hurdle requirements
MedSafe calculation online test must be completed to attend placement.Submission guidelines
Submit MedSafe certificate by the due date to Blackboard and complete clinical skills, and MPEs/CoCEs, AMSAT in ePAD.
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.
Students who require an extension of this test should consult their course coordinator.
Late submission
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 2 weeks in duration.
- 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 for applications 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.
- Appeals against a refusal of an extension should be lodged through the Student Grievance Resolution process outlined on my.UQ.
Penalties for late submission
- Assessments submitted late will have 10% of the mark available deducted per day (including weekends and public holidays).
- Work submitted more than 7 days after the due date without an approved extension will not receive a mark.
- Please note for pass/fail assessment there is no daily loss of marks. Assessment that is submitted late is given zero marks.
Clinical Placement FINAL Completion
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Performance, Placement
- Weight
- NGP
- Due date
Assessment includes: Clinical skills x 3; MPEs x 60 (inclusive of CoCEs x 3); AMSAT and 160 hours placement completion.
Completion of placement may extend beyond week 12 if appropriate.
Task description
This assessment consists of four [4] parts.
- Clinical skills - To independently and competently perform skills x 3, with feedback from midwifery staff and a reflective self-evaluation of own performance, due by the end of placement.
- Midwifery practice experiences (MPEs/CoCEs) with attainment of total of 60 x MPEs (including CoCEs x 3) to be verified at end of placement.
- AMSAT due by end of placement, to obtain a satisfactory pass of competency in placement from midwifery facilitator/preceptor.
- Placement hours to be completed at a total of 160 hours.
Hurdle requirements
This assessment must be completed to pass the course.Submission guidelines
All clinical skills and MPEs must to be signed by a registered practitioner in ePAD.
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.
Students who require an extension of their placement should consult their course coordinator.
Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Performance, Practical/ Demonstration
- Weight
- NGP
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
7/06/2025 - 21/06/2025
Each student will be allocated a day and time slot as per the schedule on the Blackboard course site, not when the published Examination timetable says so (the published timetable shows only the earliest day/time for the OSCE).
Task description
This practical exam will require the student to demonstrate theoretical knowledge, clinical confidence, and competence in demonstration of a skill chosen from the course content.
Hurdle requirements
This exam activity must be completed to pass the course.Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Students who are sick during their allocated date and time must submit a medical certificate to apply for a deferred examination. Deferred examinations will be scheduled during the end of semester. Deferred and Supplementary examination period. Students must pass the deferred exam in order to pass the course.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Pass/Fails | Description |
|---|---|
| P |
Course grade description: Demonstrates competence in applying knowledge in Midwifery practice. Twenty (20) shifts of 8 hours duration (160 hours) must be attended to successfully complete this course. All assessment items in this course are NGP (non-graded pass). All items of assessment must be completed and submitted in order to be eligible to pass the course. Midwifery Practice Experience Requirements (MPEs x 60) and Continuity of Care Experiences (CoCEs x 3) recruited and in the process of completion. The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) requires documentation of each student's achievement of all required Midwifery Practice Experiences (MPEs) for graduation as a Midwife. Your ePAD is the documentation platform and needs to be completed in real time at time of the experience. Additionally, there is a recommendation that 8 births (as part of the MPE requirement) are achieved. Please note that birthing numbers may include women the student has engaged with as part of the CoCE. It is the responsibility of the Practice Educator/Facilitator/Lecturer assigned to the student to provide support and regular ongoing evaluation of each student's clinical midwifery practice experience through the START mid-point and FINAL assessment aligned with the clinical courses. The MPE and CoCE entries will be reviewed and verified each semester by your assigned Practice Educator/Course Coordinator/Lecturer. Decisions relating to continuing clinical placements and individual requirements will be determined based on ePAD entries. These entries can be any MPE and can be dependent on your clinical placement, however, must include the required amount of CoCEs that are to be recruited each semester. If you are experiencing issues in recruiting MPEs or CoCEs, you must liaise with your Practice Educator or Facilitator. It is an overall requirement of the program that the student attends 8 out of 10 of the CoCE births. |
| F |
Course grade description: Unable to demonstrate competence in applying knowledge in Midwifery practice. Does not adhere to expected scope of practice. Does not complete the clinical hours required in this course within the designated, rostered period. Does not complete, submit, and pass all items of assessment in this course. Does not fulfil the MPE including CoCE requirements for this semester. All items of assessment must be submitted for the student to be eligible to pass the course. |
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is not available for some items in this course.
The OSCE is the only assessment eligible for a supplementary.
Additional assessment information
All pieces of assessment must receive a NGP in order to pass this course.ﾠ
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
Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.
Other course materials
Recommended
| Item | Description | Further Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Type the Course Code - MIDW2203 into the search filed of the Library website to source resources. |
Additional learning resources information
PPL 6.20.01 Information and Communication Technology
Provides information in respect to the use of the students UQ Email account and their responsibility to check email and their right to forward 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 |
Practical |
MIDW2203 Clinical Practice 3 Placement Clinical practice attendance at allocated hospital/location. Details of dates & times will vary depending on placement hospital. Further information can be obtained from the practice education team. Completion of all clinical practice shifts (160hrs) is compulsory. |
Week 1 (24 Feb - 02 Mar) |
Lecture |
Introductory Lecture This lecture will identification the specific clinical practice requirements of the course, including Midwifery Practice Experiences (MPE), with Continuity of Care (CoCE) for this semester. |
Lecture |
MyProgress ePAD Lecture with Intro lecture Update on the ePortfolio platform Myprogress ePAD which will be used to record all MPEs and CoCEs completed throughout the semester and program. Attendance is essential to successfully navigate ePAD. |
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Practical |
Refresher Clinical Practice Workshop This workshop will revisit foundational midwifery skills learned in Year 1. Choose one clinical simulated face to face learning session. ATTENDANCE IS COMPULSORY |
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Multiple weeks From Week 2 To Week 12 |
Practical |
Clinical Based Learning (CBL Workshops) These clinical simulated learning sessions will be held on alternate weeks 2;4;6;8;10;12. ATTENDANCE IS COMPULSORY. |
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.
You'll also need to be aware of the following policies and procedures while completing this course: