Course coordinator
Mrs Peta Winters-Chang
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 6
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Nursing, Midwifery & Social Wk
This course will provide students with the opportunity to build their midwifery practice, knowledge, skills and clinical experience. The role of the graduate midwife as an effective team member of the multidisciplinary team will be critiqued. Clinical courses assist the health practitioner to develop advanced clinical skills including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care. Across the suite of clinical courses included in the Bachelor of Midwifery program students will develop evidence-based practice skills, beginning leadership skills and mentoring of less experienced students.
MIDW3104 Clinical Midwifery Practice 6, is the final midwifery clinical course and will provide students with the opportunity to consolidate their midwifery practice, knowledge, skills and clinical experience gained in pre requisite clinical practice courses.ﾠ The student will be working across the entire midwifery pregnancy spectrum and provide care during the antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal periods to women and babies.ﾠ The student will continue to develop and refine their role in preparation for future graduation which includes being an effective team member in the maternity environment. Students will also complete the required Continuity of Care Experiences (CoCE) which will contribute to their skill consolidation and development. This placement will be an opportunity for students to think about where they might like to begin their midwifery career and really refine and master providing woman centred care.ﾠﾠﾠ
Throughout the semester, studentsﾠwill be rostered to attend either morning, afternoon or night duty shifts of eight (8) hours duration, and will complete thirty-five (35) shifts, which totals 280 hours.ﾠ Students working in group practice models work on accumulation and completion of hours, rather than a rostered shift basis.ﾠ Students must be aware that when they are attending clinical placement, they are there as representatives of the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work of the University of Queensland, therefore, professional deportment and professional behaviour is essential.ﾠ
Throughout the semester students are required to submit evidence of progress during placement according to assessment and learning activity requirements as outlined in Sections 6 and 8. If further evidence is required, students will be advised accordingly. Students who do not achieve/maintain clinical performance commensurate with learning and experience at any point in the semester may be placed on a practice learning plan by the Course Coordinator in consultation with the Practice Educator, for ongoing support with the development of skills and clinical performance.ﾠ If fitness to practice and safety concerns are raised, students may be withdrawn from the clinical placement at the discretion of the Program Lead (Midwifery), in consultation with the Head of School.ﾠ
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.ﾠ Your ePAD is the documentation platform and needs to be completed in a timely manner, to avoid any delay in graduation.ﾠﾠProgress relating to your midwifery practice experiencesﾠwill be reviewed (in conjunction with your AMSAT assessment) to ensure timely submission for completion as a graduating requirement.ﾠThese will be reviewed and verified by the Course Coordinator. Decisions relating to continuing clinical placements and individual requirements will be determined based on submitted entries. This semester you will be required to submit all remaining midwifery practice experiences (MPE) and CoCE in order to fulfil course requirements for graduation.
Course requirements
Assumed background
It is assumed that students taking this course have successfully completed all pre-requisite coursesﾠor 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 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:
MIDW3102
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
MIDW3002
Restrictions
BMid
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
Please contact the Course Coordinator regarding any timetabling questions.
Aims and outcomes
This course aims to provide students with the clinical practice experience required in order to consolidate Midwifery practice skills. The course will also provide a structure for learning in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australiaﾠ(NMBA) Midwifery Standards for Practice and UQ attributes in order to transition into the role of the graduate midwife.ﾠ
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Effectively plan, implement and evaluate midwifery care for a full workload that respects and acknowledges the values of women, individuals and their family of different cultures and backgrounds, while maintaining the principles of confidentiality and applies an evidence-based practice framework.
LO2.
Demonstrate and consolidate effective time management, clinical reasoning and professional judgement to deliver woman and person-centred care, that can be utilised in global environments.
LO3.
Apply interprofessional practice skills in conflict management and collaborative leadership and enhance skills in role clarification, team functioning, communication, client-centred care, as defined by professional bodies.
LO4.
Utilise effective communication and beginning leadership skills to inform, educate and empower women, individuals, their family and colleagues towards safe and expected healthcare outcomes for the individual.
LO5.
Apply reflective practice to identify goals and self-evaluate progress in ongoing resilience and professional development, appropriately selecting and utilising healthcare evidence and feedback to ensure capability for practice.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance, Placement, Portfolio |
Assessment 1: Clinical Placement Preparation and Development
|
NGP |
To be completed halfway during your clinical placement (hours), approximately week 6 of the semester. |
| Performance, Placement, Portfolio |
Assessment 2: Clinical Placement Completion
|
NGP |
To be completed at the end of the semester (week 13) and placement hours. |
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
Assessment 1: Clinical Placement Preparation and Development
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance, Written
- Category
- Performance, Placement, Portfolio
- Weight
- NGP
- Due date
To be completed halfway during your clinical placement (hours), approximately week 6 of the semester.
- Other conditions
- Work integrated learning.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
This assessment task comprises of three (3) parts which will examine and extend your preparedness for clinical placement.
Part 1 – Medication safety
This assessment comprises of two (2) parts and requires the student to undertake online assessments on medication drug calculations and completion of a clinical case study.
To pass this assessment students must achieve 100% in both assessment tasks and is to be completed by Monday of week two (2) of commencement of clinical practice.
Part 2 – Observed skills during clinical placement
Demonstration of knowledge and reflective practice through Observed Practice and Feedback submissions, to be completed via your ePAD.
Part 3 - Demonstrated capability in clinical practice commensurate with the MIDW3104 Course Learning Objectives evidenced by completion and submission of the Australian Midwifery Standards Assessment Tool (AMSAT).
Submission of your signed Mid-Point AMSAT via your ePAD.
Please access the task description in the Blackboard site for more detailed information.
Submission guidelines
Students are required to upload their completed medication certificates to BB grade centre via the submission links in the Assessment tab in the MIDW3104 Blackboard course. The observed skills and the Mid-point AMSAT are to be completed via your 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 to follow UQ extension policies.
Late submission
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
Students to follow UQ submission policies.
Assessment 2: Clinical Placement Completion
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance, Written
- Category
- Performance, Placement, Portfolio
- Weight
- NGP
- Due date
To be completed at the end of the semester (week 13) and placement hours.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
This final assessment requires you to demonstrate successful completion of clinical placement. There are three (3) parts to this assessment:
Part 1. Observed skills during clinical placement
Demonstration of knowledge and reflective practice through Observed Practice and Feedback submissions, to be completed via your ePAD.
Part 2. Demonstrated capability in clinical practice commensurate with the MIDW3104 Course Learning Objectives evidenced by completion and submission of the Australian Midwifery Standards Assessment Tool (AMSAT).
Submission of your signed Final AMSAT via your ePAD.
Part 3. Midwifery Practice Experiences
Completion and upload of all required Midwifery Practice Experiences including Continuity of Care Experiences.
Please access the task description in the Blackboard site for more detailed information.
Hurdle requirements
Students must complete all parts of the assessment to pass the course, in particular the MPEs and CoCEs as these are required for registration as a midwife.Submission guidelines
Students are required to upload their completed skills, AMSAT documents, MPEs and CoCEs to the ePAD via the submission links in the Assessment tab in the MIDW3104 Blackboard course.
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
Please contact your course coordinator.
Late submission
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Pass/Fails | Description |
|---|---|
| P |
Course grade description: Students must complete, submit and pass each item of assessment in order to successfully complete the course. Students must achieve a minimum score of 3 in every assessment criteria on the Final AMSAT in order to successfully complete the course. All assessment items in this course are NGP (non graded pass). 280 hours of clinical placementﾠmust be attended within the rostered placement period allocated and the student must demonstrate competence in applying knowledge in Midwiferyﾠpractice. In addition: Midwifery Practice Experience Requirements It is the student's responsibility to ensure that all MPEs and CoCEs are achieved and uploaded this semester, via the ePAD. |
| F |
Course grade description: Unable to demonstrate competence in applying knowledge in Midwifery practice. Does not adhere to expected scope of practice. Undertakes medication preparation, dispensing or administration without direct supervision by a Registered Midwife. 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 complete and submit to the midwifery ePAD the required midwifery practice experiences including continuity of care experiencesﾠfor registration requirements. Failure to complete the assessments and requirements of this course will hinder the ability to graduate. |
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is not available for this course.
Supplementary assessment is not available for this course because the assessment is based on the student meeting the course learning outcomes over a 280-hour semester-long placement.
Additional assessment information
Work that has previously been submitted for assessment, either in part or in whole by a student and is resubmitted for assessment in another course, does not comply with Academic Integrity standards.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
O-week (17 Feb - 23 Feb) |
Workshop |
Perineal repair Students will learn and practice the skill of perineal suturing as well as simulation using innovative technologies. Students will be allocated to one workshop on the 20/2 or the 21/2. See Blackboard for further information and schedule. Learning outcomes: L04 |
Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Week 13 |
Practical |
Clinical practice Clinical practice attendance at your allocated clinical practice hospital. Completion of 280 hours of clinical practice is compulsory. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Week 1 (24 Feb - 02 Mar) |
Lecture |
Introduction to Course This lecture will provide students with the information to commence and complete their semester practice requirements as they work towards developing their midwifery practice and completing their midwifery practice experiences. Learning outcomes: L05 |
Multiple weeks From Week 2 To Week 11 |
General contact hours |
Midwifery Practice Consultation These sessions will provide additional support and activities for students to share their clinical practice experiences, work through practice issues, to apply to their midwifery practice for future practice development. See timetable for weeks, dates, and times. Learning outcomes: L03, L05 |
Week 9 (28 Apr - 04 May) |
Workshop |
Employability Communicating your Employability - this session will assist students with writing CVs, cover letters, and selection criteria responses. Learning outcomes: L05 |
Week 12 (19 May - 25 May) |
Symposium |
Graduate Seminar information This symposium invites representatives from Hospital Health Services (HHS) and key organisations to provide students with information relating to graduate opportunities and registration. See Blackboard for further information, date and time. Learning outcomes: L05 |
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.
You'll also need to be aware of the following policies and procedures while completing this course: