Course coordinator
Associate Professor Lauren Kearney
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 1, 2025 (17/02/2025 - 14/06/2025)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Nursing, Midwifery & Social Wk
This course provides students with an opportunity to develop the leadership qualities required to transition from novice to advanced practitioner. Being able to work in complex settings is essential to the provision of quality care to women, families and communities. There is a focus on building self-awareness, interpersonal skills and therapeutic relationships, while using higher level communication techniques. Students will be challenged to demonstrate contemporary expertise as a team member, consumer advocate, educator, leader and mentor of self and others.
Practicing as a registered midwife requires an advanced ability to work in and manage complex situations. Including leadership theoretic underpinnings to practice is necessary for the future workforce to inform contemporary and woman focused care. This incorporates progressive cultural awareness, understanding and resilience to provide the underpinnings of team and professional leadership perspectives. Employers are seeking graduates who demonstrate leadership abilities when working with colleagues, women and families, and effective communication skills are vital.
Course requirements
Restrictions
Bachelor of Midwifery
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Associate Professor Lauren Kearney
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Aims and outcomes
The aim of the unit is to develop leadership attributes for optimal performance in local and global settings. Building leadership connections between colleagues, women and families is paramount to achieving positive satisfaction and outcomes.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Examine leadership theory and governance structures to critically explore and integrate concepts into the role of the midwife and the multidisciplinary team.
LO2.
Utilise advanced communication skills to establish personal learning and leadership styles and reflect on how these can influence health care settings and facilitate self-growth.
LO3.
Analyse contemporary health care settings to explain key leadership challenges for the future of midwifery-including global health priorities and the impact of digital health, health technology and health informatics on health care.
LO4.
Adapt knowledge and skills to working with woman and their families in culturally diverse settings, within a multidisciplinary team.
LO5.
Apply critical thinking to plan and manage complex health care situations, taking responsibility and accountability for actions with some independence.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay/ Critique, Poster | How midwives contribute to global health | 50% |
11/04/2025 1:00 pm |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Portfolio | Midwife Postgraduate Position Application | 50% |
23/05/2025 1:00 pm |
Assessment details
How midwives contribute to global health
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Essay/ Critique, Poster
- Weight
- 50%
- Due date
11/04/2025 1:00 pm
Task description
This assessment requires you to write an assignment on the unique and important contribution midwives make to global and community health. Using the content of your written assignment you will then design an engaging infographic that represents your topic in a visual manner.
Please refer to the task sheet in the Blackboard site for more information.
Submission guidelines
Complete the submission via 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.
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.
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.
Midwife Postgraduate Position Application
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Portfolio
- Weight
- 50%
- Due date
23/05/2025 1:00 pm
Task description
You are applying for your first postgraduate position as a midwife in a healthcare institution. Your task is to develop a comprehensive response to a provided position description, including: 1-page cover letter, a 2-page Curriculum Vitae (CV), and a 2-page response to the Key Selection Criteria relevant to the position you choose. Your application should highlight your relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications, demonstrating your suitability for the position and your commitment to providing high-quality care to mothers and newborns.
Please refer to the task sheet in the Blackboard site for more information.
Submission guidelines
Submit through 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.
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.
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 - 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 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 5 (Credit) | 64.5 - 74.4 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 74.50 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 84.50 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
Additional course grading information
All pieces of assessment must be submitted for the student to be eligible to pass the course.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
In the case of a student requiring a supplementary assessment for this course, the supplementary assessment will be designed to address those components of the final assessment task where the student has yet to demonstrate achievement of the required learning objectives.
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 |
|---|---|---|
Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Week 13 |
Workshop |
Workshops These four interactive sessions will provide opportunity for application, consolidation and extension of content covered in online learning modules. Please refer to your timetable for dates, times and locations. |
Not Timetabled |
Online Learning Modules Access Learning Modules 1-12 in Blackboard. These will guide your learning during the semester. |
|
Week 6 (31 Mar - 06 Apr) |
Practical |
Clinical based learning During Week six we will hold a single simulation session, on clinical teaching. See the timetable for details. |
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.