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MIDW127 Beginning the Journey

10 cp
Prerequisites
Nil
Co-requisite HLSC110 Beginning Professional Practice
Teaching Organisation 150 hours of focused learning.

This unit introduces the student to midwifery knowledge and practice as well as the follow-through journey program, by exploring concepts of primary health care, midwifery philosophy, women-centred care and partnership, communication and midwifery governance. Primary health care provides a framework for discussion of issues pertaining to the health and wellbeing of all Australians. Australian Indigenous health and health practices will be studied as well as the role of the midwife in assisting individuals to maintain and promote health and wellbeing. Opportunities for reflection upon learning will be offered to facilitate development of critical thinking.

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