Overview

This topic introduces students to the foundational scientific knowledge and clinical skills required to care for women and their families experiencing a normal childbearing journey. Students will explore the role of midwives in health settings, including working within multidisciplinary teams. They will develop midwifery competencies and skills for reflective practice … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

This topic aims to introduce beginning midwifery clinical practice.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Develop foundational clinical skills within midwifery practice
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Integrate the knowledge of physiology and anatomy of the childbearing woman and her baby
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Apply work health and safety policies into clinical practice
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Demonstrate a beginning understanding of medical and midwifery terminology and documentation

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Assumed knowledge

Foundational knowledge of general anatomy and physiology.