This unit will build on your knowledge acquired throughout the course and demonstrate higher-level learning to identify complex factors that may present during the childbearing continuum. This unit will provide the theory to understand the complex factors that may impact on the childbearing continuum and the care required utilising the Australian College of Midwives 'National Midwifery Guidelines for Consultation and Referral'.

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Feedback from SUTE

I found the oral viva questions incredibly confusing. There was too much content in each question being asked. it would be helpful for these questions to be written on the screen when the marker is asking them. By the time the marker had finished asking the question, I had forgotten the information provided and needed clarification on the 2 or 3-part question being asked. I also feel it would be beneficial to be able to make notes in question/answer time. As someone who gets flustered and anxious, it was difficult to formulate my answer verbally. Once my viva was completed and the Zoom was over, I remembered many more elements to give as my answer. i don't feel the viva allows the student to demonstrate their actual knowledge of midwifery practice as it only assesses one area under intense exam pressure (considering it is worth 50% of the unit grade).

All students were advised they could ask for the question to be repeated at any time throughout their assessment. Students were also provided adequate time to complete all questions, and each had remaining time at the end to return to the prior questions, repeat them, and add to their answers before finishing. Students were also given a 10-minute perusal and writing time to collect their thoughts before the exam questions were asked. The unit coordinator prepared several exam preparation guides to assist students with being ready for examination. In the future, the unit coordinator will consider placing questions on the screen during the examination reading them aloud and repeating them as requested by the student.