Overview
This clinical placement unit is the second of four that provides you with midwifery clinical experience. You will have the opportunity to assess, plan, provide, and evaluate the physiological and psychosocial care of the woman experiencing complex factors. Complexities may arise during the antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal period and include the fetus and neonate. You will provide care in collaboration and consultation with the intra and interprofessional team utilising the Australian College of Midwives 'National Midwifery Guidelines for Consultation and Referral'. The clinical practicum component of this unit will require you to complete a minimum of 224 hours in addition to Continuity of Care Experiences (COCE).
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Co-requisite: MDWF12005 Foundations of Midwifery 2
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 2 - 2023
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Residential Schools
This unit has a Compulsory Residential School for distance mode students and the details are:
Click here to see your Residential School Timetable.
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 12-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 25 hours of study per week, making a total of 300 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University’s Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback – Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
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 Student emails
There have been some technical issues with the submission of clinical assessments highlighted by students during the term.
Prior to term one 2022, assessments were submitted in written format, so utilising SONIA is still relatively new. Student issues were addressed in a timely manner and processes were improved throughout the term through the collaboration between the Unit Coordinator and the Work Integrated Learning Team. Future regular meetings are recommended between these stakeholders, particularly prior to formative and summative assessment to ensure that students are able to submit their assessments easily. Clear instructions will be sent out to both students and industry partners via email prior to formative and summative assessments with the aim of providing a clear and streamlined process.
Feedback from SUTE
Two students provided feedback that the volume of weekly content was too high.
There is no specific weekly content provided in the Midwifery Practice 2 unit as it is focuses on clinical practice. This may have been confused with the Foundations of Midwifery 2 unit and further explanation will be given to the cohort and future students on the requirements of clinical units.
- Assess, plan, provide, and evaluate physiological care of the woman and her baby experiencing complex factors using the latest Australian College of Midwives (ACM) National Midwifery Guidelines for Consultation and Referral and digital health and emerging technologies.
- Assess, plan, provide, and evaluate psychosocial care of the woman experiencing complex factors during the childbearing continuum using the latest Australian College of Midwives (ACM) National Midwifery Guidelines for Consultation and Referral and digital health and emerging technologies.
- Critically reflect on clinical learning and midwifery practice related to the care of the woman and her baby experiencing complex factors during the childbearing continuum
- Demonstrate developing midwifery competence based upon the Nursing and Midwifery Board Australia (NMBA) Midwife Standards for Pracrice (2018) requirements.
The proposed changes to learning outcomes and the unit will meet the following:
The draft ANMAC Midwifery Education Standards (2020).
Standard 1: Safety of the public.
Standard 3: Program of study.
Standard 4: Student experience.
Standard 5: Student assessment.
NMBA Midwife Standards for Practice (2018).
Standard 1: Promotes evidence-based maternal health and wellbeing.
Standard 2: Engages in respectful partnerships and professional relationships.
Standard 3: Demonstrates the capability and accountability for midwifery practice.
Standard 4: Undertakes comprehensive assessments.
Standard 5: Develops plans for midwifery practice.
Standard 6: Provides safe and quality midwifery practice.
Standard 7: Evaluates outcomes to improve midwifery practice.
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) Code of Conduct for Midwives (2018).
Principle 1. Legal compliance.
Principle 2. Woman-centred practice.
Principle 3. Cultural practice and respectful relationships.
Principle 4. Professional behaviour.
Principle 5: Teaching, supervising and assessing.
Principle 7: Health and wellbeing.
The International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) International Code of Ethics for Midwives (2014).
1. Midwifery Relationships.
2. Practice of Midwifery.
3. The Professional Responsibilities of Midwives.
4. Advancement of Midwifery Knowledge and Practice.
National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (2017).
Clinical Governance Standard.
Partnering with Consumers Standard.
Preventing and Controlling Healthcare-Associated Infection Standard.
Medication Safety Standard.
Comprehensive Care Standard.
Communicating for Safety Standard.
Blood Management Standard.
Recognising and Responding to Acute Deterioration Standard.
The Nursing and Midwifery Digital Health Framework.
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 - Poster Sessions - 40% | ||||
| 2 - Portfolio - 60% | ||||
| 3 - Professional Practice Placement - 0% | ||||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 - Communication | ||||
| 2 - Problem Solving | ||||
| 3 - Critical Thinking | ||||
| 4 - Information Literacy | ||||
| 5 - Team Work | ||||
| 6 - Information Technology Competence | ||||
| 7 - Cross Cultural Competence | ||||
| 8 - Ethical practice | ||||
| 9 - Social Innovation | ||||
| 10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures | ||||
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
| Assessment Tasks | Graduate Attributes | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |
| 1 - Poster Sessions - 40% | ||||||||||
| 2 - Portfolio - 60% | ||||||||||
| 3 - Professional Practice Placement - 0% | ||||||||||
Textbooks
Myles Textbook for Midwives
17th edition (2020)
Authors: Jayne Marshall; Maureen Raynor
Elsevier
Edinburgh Edinburgh , United Kingdom
ISBN: 978-0-7020-7642-8
Binding: Paperback
Midwifery:Preparation for Practice
4th edition (2019)
Authors: Pairman, S., Tracy, S., Dahlen, H., Dixon, L.
Elsevier Australia
Sydney Sydney , NSW , Australia
ISBN: 978-0-7295-4314-9
Binding: Paperback
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
- Headphones or speaker, and a microphone
- Zoom
- MS Teams
- Lap top or Computer
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: American Psychological Association 7th Edition (APA 7th edition)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
k.a.haynes@cqu.edu.au
r.chee@cqu.edu.au
b.ferguson@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Welcome to Midwifery Practice 2 your clinical unit.
This clinical placement unit is the second of four that provides you with midwifery clinical experience.
You will have the opportunity to assess, plan and provide physiological and psycho-social care to women experiencing complex factors. This may occur during pregnancy, labour and in the postnatal period and includes the fetus and neonate. This care will be provided in collaboration and consultation with the multidisciplinary team utilising the Australian College of Midwives 'National Midwifery Guidelines for Consultation and Referral'.
This unit is to be undertaken in conjunction with Foundations of Midwifery 2.
Chapter
CQUniversity Australia Bachelor of Midwifery (Graduate Entry) Student Clinical Experience Record Book.
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia: Code of Conduct for Midwives and the Midwife Standards for Practice.
The International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) International Code of Ethics for Midwives.
Queensland Health State-Wide Maternal and Neonatal Clinical Guidelines.
The Australian Midwifery Standards Assessment Tool (AMSAT).
NMBA Social Media: How to meet your obligations under the National Law.
CQUniversity Official Social Media Profile Rules.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Ongoing Clinical Placement
Module/Topic
Chapter
CQUniversity Australia Bachelor of Midwifery (Graduate Entry) Student Clinical Experience Record Book.
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia: Code of Conduct for Midwives and the Midwife Standards for Practice.
The International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) International Code of Ethics for Midwives.
Queensland Health State-Wide Maternal and Neonatal Clinical Guidelines.
The Australian Midwifery Standards Assessment Tool (AMSAT).
NMBA Social Media: How to meet your obligations under the National Law.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Ongoing Clinical Placement
Module/Topic
Chapter
CQUniversity Australia Bachelor of Midwifery (Graduate Entry) Student Clinical Experience Record Book.
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia: Code of Conduct for Midwives and the Midwife Standards for Practice.
The International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) International Code of Ethics for Midwives.
Queensland Health State-Wide Maternal and Neonatal Clinical Guidelines.
The Australian Midwifery Standards Assessment Tool (AMSAT).
NMBA Social Media: How to meet your obligations under the National Law.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Ongoing Clinical Placement
Module/Topic
Chapter
CQUniversity Australia Bachelor of Midwifery (Graduate Entry) Student Clinical Experience Record Book.
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia: Code of Conduct for Midwives and the Midwife Standards for Practice.
The International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) International Code of Ethics for Midwives.
Queensland Health State-Wide Maternal and Neonatal Clinical Guidelines.
The Australian Midwifery Standards Assessment Tool (AMSAT).
NMBA Social Media: How to meet your obligations under the National Law.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Ongoing Clinical Placement
Module/Topic
Chapter
CQUniversity Australia Bachelor of Midwifery (Graduate Entry) Student Clinical Experience Record Book.
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia: Code of Conduct for Midwives and the Midwife Standards for Practice.
The International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) International Code of Ethics for Midwives.
Queensland Health State-Wide Maternal and Neonatal Clinical Guidelines.
The Australian Midwifery Standards Assessment Tool (AMSAT).
NMBA Social Media: How to meet your obligations under the National Law.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Ongoing Clinical Placement
Module/Topic
Chapter
CQUniversity Australia Bachelor of Midwifery (Graduate Entry) Student Clinical Experience Record Book.
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia: Code of Conduct for Midwives and the Midwife Standards for Practice.
The International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) International Code of Ethics for Midwives.
Queensland Health State-Wide Maternal and Neonatal Clinical Guidelines.
The Australian Midwifery Standards Assessment Tool (AMSAT).
NMBA Social Media: How to meet your obligations under the National Law.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Ongoing Clinical Placement
Module/Topic
Chapter
CQUniversity Australia Bachelor of Midwifery (Graduate Entry) Student Clinical Experience Record Book.
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia: Code of Conduct for Midwives and the Midwife Standards for Practice.
The International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) International Code of Ethics for Midwives.
Queensland Health State-Wide Maternal and Neonatal Clinical Guidelines.
The Australian Midwifery Standards Assessment Tool (AMSAT).
NMBA Social Media: How to meet your obligations under the National Law.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Ongoing Clinical Placement
Formative AMSAT Submission.
Module/Topic
Chapter
CQUniversity Australia Bachelor of Midwifery (Graduate Entry) Student Clinical Experience Record Book.
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia: Code of Conduct for Midwives and the Midwife Standards for Practice.
The International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) International Code of Ethics for Midwives.
Queensland Health State-Wide Maternal and Neonatal Clinical Guidelines.
The Australian Midwifery Standards Assessment Tool (AMSAT).
NMBA Social Media: How to meet your obligations under the National Law.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Ongoing Clinical Placement
Module/Topic
Chapter
CQUniversity Australia Bachelor of Midwifery (Graduate Entry) Student Clinical Experience Record Book.
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia: Code of Conduct for Midwives and the Midwife Standards for Practice.
The International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) International Code of Ethics for Midwives.
Queensland Health State-Wide Maternal and Neonatal Clinical Guidelines.
The Australian Midwifery Standards Assessment Tool (AMSAT).
NMBA Social Media: How to meet your obligations under the National Law.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Ongoing Clinical Placement
Written Assessment / Group Presentation Due: Week 8 Friday (8 Sept 2023) 10:00 am AEST
Module/Topic
Chapter
CQUniversity Australia Bachelor of Midwifery (Graduate Entry) Student Clinical Experience Record Book.
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia: Code of Conduct for Midwives and the Midwife Standards for Practice.
The International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) International Code of Ethics for Midwives.
Queensland Health State-Wide Maternal and Neonatal Clinical Guidelines.
The Australian Midwifery Standards Assessment Tool (AMSAT).
NMBA Social Media: How to meet your obligations under the National Law.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Ongoing Clinical Placement
Module/Topic
Chapter
CQUniversity Australia Bachelor of Midwifery (Graduate Entry) Student Clinical Experience Record Book.
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia: Code of Conduct for Midwives and the Midwife Standards for Practice.
The International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) International Code of Ethics for Midwives.
Queensland Health State-Wide Maternal and Neonatal Clinical Guidelines.
The Australian Midwifery Standards Assessment Tool (AMSAT).
NMBA Social Media: How to meet your obligations under the National Law.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Ongoing Clinical Placement
Module/Topic
Chapter
CQUniversity Australia Bachelor of Midwifery (Graduate Entry) Student Clinical Experience Record Book.
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia: Code of Conduct for Midwives and the Midwife Standards for Practice.
The International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) International Code of Ethics for Midwives.
Queensland Health State-Wide Maternal and Neonatal Clinical Guidelines.
The Australian Midwifery Standards Assessment Tool (AMSAT).
NMBA Social Media: How to meet your obligations under the National Law.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Ongoing Clinical Placement
Module/Topic
Chapter
CQUniversity Australia Bachelor of Midwifery (Graduate Entry) Student Clinical Experience Record Book.
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia: Code of Conduct for Midwives and the Midwife Standards for Practice.
The International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) International Code of Ethics for Midwives.
Queensland Health State-Wide Maternal and Neonatal Clinical Guidelines.
The Australian Midwifery Standards Assessment Tool (AMSAT).
NMBA Social Media: How to meet your obligations under the National Law.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Ongoing Clinical Placement
Reflective Journals Due: Week 12 Friday (6 Oct 2023) 11:55 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Chapter
CQUniversity Australia Bachelor of Midwifery (Graduate Entry) Student Clinical Experience Record Book.
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia: Code of Conduct for Midwives and the Midwife Standards for Practice.
The International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) International Code of Ethics for Midwives.
Queensland Health State-Wide Maternal and Neonatal Clinical Guidelines.
The Australian Midwifery Standards Assessment Tool (AMSAT).
NMBA Social Media: How to meet your obligations under the National Law.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Ongoing Clinical Placement
Clinical Placement: Hours and Competency Assessment Tool Due: Review/Exam Week Friday (13 Oct 2023) 11:55 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Chapter
CQUniversity Australia Bachelor of Midwifery (Graduate Entry) Student Clinical Experience Record Book.
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia: Code of Conduct for Midwives and the Midwife Standards for Practice.
The International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) International Code of Ethics for Midwives.
Queensland Health State-Wide Maternal and Neonatal Clinical Guidelines.
The Australian Midwifery Standards Assessment Tool (AMSAT).
NMBA Social Media: How to meet your obligations under the National Law.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Ongoing Clinical Placement
All students must remain subscribed to the online forums for the duration of term 2: Discussion Forum, Q & A, and News Forum.
A Teams page will be used to enable the academic team to communicate with both students and our industry partners about any clinical placement related matters.
A Teams page will be set up for each facility. The students based in each clinical location will receive an email inviting them to join the page.
Participation in the clinical Teams groups is compulsory.
1 Poster Sessions
MDWF12006
MIDWIFERY PRACTICE 2
Assessment 1 – Poster Sessions
Type: Individual written assessment & group poster design and presentation
Due date: 1000 (AEST) Friday 8th September 2023 - Week 8
Weighting: 40%
Length: Written assessment – 1500 words. Poster – no limit.
Unit Coordinator: Kelly Haynes
Aim
The aim of this assessment is for you to review, research and analyse current evidence that guides maternity healthcare care for women experiencing conditions complicating pregnancy. This assessment also aims for you to research and read widely to gain insight and understanding into the disease, treatment and multidisciplinary care of women and infants experiencing complexities. This assessment will provide you with an opportunity to disseminate your findings.
Instructions
There are two parts to this assessment task – an individual written assessment and a group poster design and presentation.
Please follow the steps below to complete your assessment task:
Part one – individual written assessment (20%)
For your individual written assessment, choose one of the following complex midwifery practice topics:
• Sickle cell disease / thalassemia in pregnancy
• Asthma in pregnancy
• Epilepsy in pregnancy
• Obstetric Cholestasis
• Hypertension in pregnancy / preeclampsia
Using a midwifery philosophy of care, each individual student in the group is required to utilise an essay format to:
Explain the pathophysiology of the chosen condition. Identify the associated consultation and referral level according to the Australian College of Midwives’ National Midwifery Guidelines for Consultation and Referral – 4th edition (2021).
Assess the current, evidence-based care for women who are diagnosed with the chosen condition and describe a suitable multidisciplinary team care plan. This plan should demonstrate an understanding of multidisciplinary collaboration and appropriate referral pathways.
Evaluate how the midwife would work with the woman to promote her wellbeing and optimise her experience of pregnancy, labour/birth and the postnatal period.
Part two – Group Poster Design (10%)
Students will work in groups to develop and provide a poster presentation on one of the topics above related to complications in pregnancy. The target audience will be your student peers. The unit coordinator will assign students to groups of 2-3, which will be published on the Moodle page discussion board at the start of term.
Within the content of the poster, students are required to:
1. Define the chosen pregnancy complication
2. Outline the potential consequences of the pregnancy complication
3. Explore the evidence-based recommendations and multidisciplinary involvement
Poster Presentation (10%)
Groups will be required to present their poster during the scheduled Zoom session on Friday 8th September 2023 at 10.00
Each group will have 5 minutes to explain their understanding of the chosen topic and the associated information presented on the poster.
As this is a group learning exercise, all students must be present for the duration of the scheduled Zoom session. You will need to make appropriate roster requests to ensure you are available.
Literature and references
In this assessment use at least 5 contemporary references (<5 years) for the individual written task, and at least 5 contemporary references (<5 years) for the group poster design task to support your discussion. You may also use seminal scholarly literature where relevant. Suitable references include peer-reviewed journal articles as well as textbooks and credible websites. When sourcing information, consider the 5 elements of a quality reference: currency, authority, relevance, objectivity, and coverage. Grey literature sourced from the internet must be from reputable websites such as from government, university, or peak national bodies: for example, the Australian College of Midwives.
Requirements for Written Assessment
- Use a conventional and legible size 12 font, such as Times New Roman, with 2.0 line spacing and 2.54cm page margins (standard pre-set margin in Microsoft Word).
- Include page numbers on the top right side of each page in a header.
- Use formal academic language.
- Use the seventh edition American Psychological Association (APA) referencing style. The CQUniversity Academic Learning Centre has an online CQU APA Referencing Style Guide.
- The word count excludes the reference list but includes in-text citations (i.e., paraphrasing or direct quotations). Note. Paraphrasing is preferred
Resources
· You can use unit provided materials and other credible sources (e.g. journal articles, books) to reference your argument. The quality and credibility of your sources are important.
· We recommend that you access your discipline specific library guide: the Nursing and Midwifery Guide.
· We recommend you use EndNote to manage your citations and reference list. More information on how to use EndNote is available at the CQUniversity Library website.
· For information on academic communication please go to the Academic Learning Centre Moodle site. The Academic Communication section has many helpful resources including information for students with English as a second language.
· Submit a draft before the due date to review your Turnitin Similarity Score before making a final submission. Instructions are available here.
Submission
Submit your written assessment via the unit Moodle site in Microsoft Word format. The poster should be formatted as a PDF file and submitted via the unit Moodle site.
Marking Criteria
Refer to the marking rubric on the Moodle site for more detail on how marks will be assigned.
Learning Outcomes Assessed
· 1 - Assess, plan, provide, and evaluate physiological care of the woman and her baby experiencing complex factors using the latest Australian College of Midwives (ACM) National Midwifery Guidelines for Consultation and Referral.
· 2 - Assess, plan, provide, and evaluate psychosocial care of the woman experiencing complex factors during the childbearing continuum using the latest Australian College of Midwives (ACM) National Midwifery Guidelines for Consultation and Referral.
References
Australian College of Midwives (2021). National midwifery guidelines for consultation and referral – 4th edition. https://www.midwives.org.au/common/Uploaded%20files/_ADMIN-ACM/National-Midwifery-Guidelines-for-Consultation-and-Referral-4th-Edition-(2021).pdf
Week 8 Friday (8 Sept 2023) 10:00 am AEST
This will be the submission date of your written assignment and your poster design to be presented to the cohort via Zoom
Week 10 Friday (22 Sept 2023)
Written Assessment – individual (20%)
| HD 100-85% | D 75-84% | C 65-74% | P 50-64% | F 49-0% |
| Structure (10%) | ||||
| Content is very well organised. Consistently accurate with spelling, grammar, and punctuation. 10.00 - 8.41 (10%) | Content is well organised. Mostly accurate with spelling, grammar, and punctuation (1-2 errors). 8.40 - 7.41 | Content is adequately organised. Some inaccuracies with spelling, grammar, and punctuation (3-4 errors). 7.40 - 6.41 | Content is somewhat organised. A few inaccuracies with spelling, grammar, and punctuation (4-5 errors). 6.40 - 4.91 | Content is disorganised. Many inaccuracies with spelling, grammar, and punctuation (>5 errors). 4.90 – 0.0 |
| Approach & Argument (80%) | ||||
| Content is clearly relevant to the topic; the approach comprehensively answers the question, and the argument proceeds logically and is within the set word limit. 10.00 - 8.41 (10%) | Content is relevant to the topic; the approach clearly answers the question, and the argument proceeds logically and is within the set word limit. 8.40 - 7.41 | Content is appropriate and answers the question and the argument for the most part proceeds logically and is within the set word limit. 7.40 - 6.41 | Content answers the question the argument is at times repetitive or lacks cohesion and is within the set word limit with a 10% allowance (under or over the set limit). 6.40 - 4.91 | Content is irrelevant and or does not answer the question and the argument lacks cohesion. The word limit has not been adhered to, the word limit is well over or under the 10% allowance. 4.90 - 0.00 |
| An articulate and comprehensive explanation of (a) the pathophysiology of the chosen condition and (b) the consultation and referral level according to the National Midwifery Guidelines for Consultation & Referral (25%) 25.00 - 21.01 | Insightful and well-developed explanation of (a) the pathophysiology of the chosen condition and (b) the consultation and referral level according to the National Midwifery Guidelines for Consultation & Referral 21.00 -18.51 | A logical explanation of (a) the pathophysiology of the chosen condition and (b) the consultation and referral level according to the National Midwifery Guidelines for Consultation & Referral 18.50 - 16.01 | A disjointed explanation of (a) the pathophysiology of the chosen condition and (b) the consultation and referral level according to the National Midwifery Guidelines for Consultation & Referral 16.00 - 12.26 | An inadequate explanation of (a) the pathophysiology of the chosen condition and (b) the consultation and referral level according to the National Midwifery Guidelines for Consultation & Referral 12.25 - 0.00 |
| A comprehensive examination of the current, evidence-based care for the chosen condition, succinctly identifying a highly appropriate multi-disciplinary team care plan and demonstrating a very high understanding of the multidisciplinary collaboration and referral pathways. (25%) 25.00 - 21.01 | A well-developed examination of the current, evidence-based care for the chosen condition, clearly identifying an appropriate multi-disciplinary team care plan and demonstrating a high understanding of the multidisciplinary collaboration and referral pathways. 21.00 -18.51 | A broad examination of the current evidence-based care for the chosen condition, broadly identifying a multi-disciplinary team care plan and demonstrating a broad understanding of the multidisciplinary collaboration and referral pathways. 18.50 - 16.01 | A minimal examination of the current evidence-based care for the chosen condition, with minimal identification of a multi-disciplinary team care plan and demonstrating a minimal understanding of the multidisciplinary collaboration and referral pathways. 16.00 - 12.26 | An inadequate examination of the current evidence-based care for the chosen condition, with poor identification of a multi-disciplinary team care plan and demonstrating a poor understanding of the multidisciplinary collaboration and referral pathways. 12.25 - 0.00 |
| A thorough & coherent outline of how the midwife would work with the woman to promote her wellbeing and optimise her experience of pregnancy, labour/birth and the postnatal period. (20%) 20.00 - 16.81 | A clear & relevant outline of how the midwife would work with the woman to promote her wellbeing and optimise her experience of pregnancy, labour/birth and the postnatal period. 16.80 – 14.81 | A logical outline of how the midwife would work with the woman to promote her wellbeing and optimise her experience of pregnancy, labour/birth and the postnatal period. 14.80 - 12.81 | Satisfactory outline of how the midwife would work with the woman to promote her wellbeing and optimise her experience of pregnancy, labour/birth, and the postnatal period. 12.80 - 9.81 | Poor understanding of the topic. Content does not outline how the midwife would work with the woman to promote her wellbeing and optimise her experience of pregnancy, labour/birth and the postnatal period. 9.80 – 0.00 |
| Referencing (10%) | ||||
| Consistently integrates up-to-date references to support and reflect all ideas, information, and quotations. 5.00 - 4.21 (5%) | Generally, integrates up-to-date references to support and reflect ideas, information, and quotations, with 1 or 2 exceptions. 4.20 – 3.71 | Frequently integrates up-to-date references to support and reflect ideas, information, and quotations, with 3 or 4 exceptions. 3.70 – 3.21 | Occasionally integrates up-to-date references to support and reflect ideas, information, and quotations, with 5 or 6 exceptions. 3.20 – 2.46 | Fails to or infrequent attempts (>7 errors) to integrate up-to-date references to support and reflect ideas, information, and quotations. 2.45 – 0.00 |
| Consistently accurate with referencing. A minimum of 5 references used including journal articles and relevant websites. 5.00 - 4.21 (5%) | 1 or 2 consistent referencing errors identified. A minimum of 5 references used including journal articles and relevant websites. 4.20 – 3.71 | 3 or 4 consistent referencing errors identified. A minimum of 5 references used including journal articles and relevant websites. 3.70 – 3.21 | 3 or 4 inconsistent referencing errors identified. A minimum of 5 references used including journal articles and relevant websites. 3.20 – 2.46 | Many inaccuracies with referencing (>5). Less than 5 references used. Journal articles not sourced. Relevant websites not included. 2.45 – 0.00 |
| Comments: /100 Percentage for written assessment: /20% | ||||
Poster Sessions – group (20%)
POSTER: 10%
| HD 100-85% | D 75-84% | C 65-74% | P 50-64% | F 49-0% |
| Structure (20%) | ||||
| Content is very well organised, highly engaging, and aesthetically appealing. Images are of high quality and highly relevant to the content. Language is appropriate for the target audience (pregnant women). Consistently accurate with spelling, grammar, and punctuation. 20.00 - 16.81 (20%) | Content is well organised, engaging and aesthetically appealing. Images are of high quality and are relevant to the content. Language is appropriate for the target audience (pregnant women). Mostly accurate with spelling, grammar, and punctuation (1-2 errors). 16.80 – 14.81 | Content is adequately organised, engaging and aesthetically appealing. Images are of good quality and are relevant to the content. Language is generally appropriate for the target audience (pregnant women). Some inaccuracies with spelling, grammar, and punctuation (3-4 errors). 14.80 - 12.81 | Content is somewhat organised, engaging and aesthetically appropriate. Images are of good quality and are somewhat relevant to the content. Language is at times inappropriate for the target audience (pregnant women). A few inaccuracies with spelling, grammar, and punctuation (4-5 errors). 12.80 - 9.81 | Content is disorganised, unengaging, and not aesthetically appealing. Images are of poor quality and/or not relevant to the content. Language is generally inappropriate for the target audience (pregnant women). Many inaccuracies with spelling, grammar, and punctuation (>5 errors). 9.80 – 0.00 |
| Approach & Argument (70%) | ||||
| Content is clearly relevant to the topic; the approach comprehensively answers the question, and the argument proceeds logically. The chosen topic is clearly identifiable. 10.00 - 8.41 (10%) | Content is relevant to the topic; the approach clearly answers the question, and the argument proceeds logically. The chosen topic is clearly identifiable. 8.40 - 7.41 | Content is appropriate and addresses the topic for the most part proceeds logically. The chosen topic is identifiable. 7.40 - 6.41 | Content addresses the topic but is at times repetitive or lacks cohesion. The chosen topic is somewhat clear. 6.40 - 4.91 | Content is irrelevant and or does not address the topic and the script lacks cohesion. The chosen topic is not clear. 4.9 – 0.00 |
| An articulate, succinct, and comprehensive definition of the chosen complication. 20.00 - 16.81 (20%) | A well-developed definition of the chosen complication. 16.80 – 14.81 | A logical definition of the chosen complication. 14.80 - 12.81 | A disjointed and limited definition of the chosen complication. 12.80 - 9.81 | An inadequate definition of the chosen complication. 9.80 – 0.00 |
| A comprehensive and insightful outline of the potential consequences of the chosen complication. 20.00 - 16.81 (20%) | A well-developed and thoughtful outline of the potential consequences of the chosen complication. 16.80 – 14.81 | A broad outline of the potential consequences of the chosen complication. 14.80 - 12.81 | A minimal and/or limited outline of the potential consequences of the chosen complication. 12.80 - 9.81 | An inadequate outline of the potential consequences of the chosen complication. Understanding of the topic is poorly demonstrated. 9.80 – 0.00 |
| A comprehensive and concise exploration of the evidence-based care recommendations and multidisciplinary involvement. 20.00 - 16.81 (20%) | A clear and relevant exploration of the evidence-based care recommendations and multidisciplinary involvement. 16.80 – 14.81 | A logical exploration of the evidence-based care recommendations and multidisciplinary involvement. 14.80 - 12.81 | Satisfactory but limited exploration of the evidence-based care recommendations and multidisciplinary involvement. 12.80 - 9.81 | An inadequate exploration of the evidence-based care recommendations and multidisciplinary involvement Understanding of the topic is poorly demonstrated. 9.80 – 0.00 |
| Referencing (10%) | ||||
| Consistently integrates up-to-date references to support and reflect all ideas, information, and quotations. 5.00 - 4.21 (5%) | Generally, integrates up-to-date references to support and reflect ideas, information, and quotations, with 1 or 2 exceptions. 4.20 – 3.71 | Frequently integrates up-to-date references to support and reflect ideas, information, and quotations, with 3 or 4 exceptions. 3.70 – 3.21 | Occasionally integrates up-to-date references to support and reflect ideas, information, and quotations, with 5 or 6 exceptions. 3.20 – 2.46 | Fails to or infrequent attempts (>7 errors) to integrate up-to-date references to support and reflect ideas, information, and quotations. 2.45 – 0.00 |
| Consistently accurate with referencing. A minimum of 5 references used including journal articles and relevant websites. 5.00 - 4.21 (5%) | 1 or 2 consistent referencing errors identified. A minimum of 5 references used including journal articles and relevant websites. 4.20 – 3.71 | 3 or 4 consistent referencing errors identified. A minimum of 5 references used including journal articles and relevant websites. 3.70 – 3.21 | 3 or 4 inconsistent referencing errors identified. A minimum of 5 references used including journal articles and relevant websites. 3.20 – 2.46 | Many inaccuracies with referencing (>5). Less than 5 references used. Journal articles not sourced. Relevant websites not included. 2.45 – 0.00 |
| Comments: /100 Percentage for poster: /10% | ||||
PRESENTATION - 10%
| Presentation (10%) | ||||
| A concise, yet comprehensive explanation of the poster’s subject matter. The explanation insightfully extends upon the information presented on the poster. The poster is referred to when explaining the topic. 10.00 - 8.41 (10%) | A clear and relevant explanation of the poster’s subject matter. The explanation extends upon to the information presented on the poster. The poster is referred to when explaining the topic. 8.40 - 7.41 | A general explanation of the poster’s subject matter. The explanation somewhat extends upon to the information presented on the poster. The poster is referred to when explaining the topic. 7.40 - 6.41 | An explanation of the poster’s subject matter is provided. Lacks depth and detail. The explanation pertains only to the information presented on the poster. The poster is inconsistently referred to when explaining the topic. 6.40 - 4.91 | An inadequate or absent explanation of the poster’s subject matter. The explanation is inadequate or absent. The poster is not referred to when explaining the topic. 4.90 – 0.00 |
| Comments: /10 Percentage for poster presentation: /10% | ||||
Assessment is worth 40% of overall total
- Critically reflect on clinical learning and midwifery practice related to the care of the woman and her baby experiencing complex factors during the childbearing continuum
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Team Work
- Information Technology Competence
- Cross Cultural Competence
- Ethical practice
2 Portfolio
MDWF12006 MIDWIFERY PRACTICE 2
Assessment 2 – Reflective Portfolio
Type: Reflective Journals
Due date: Friday 6th October 2023, 23:55 pm (AEST)
Weighting: 60%
Length: N/A. Each journal entry should be approximately 400 words however labour and birth reflections can be longer.
Unit Coordinator: Kelly Haynes
Aim
The aim of this assessment is to allow you to demonstrate reflective practice. Reflective practice is a key element that contributes to the Nurses and Midwifery Board of Australia’s Midwife standards for practice (2018). It is through reflective processes that both students and registered midwives can identify and explore diverse values, beliefs, learning needs and sociocultural structures.
Instructions
To facilitate your reflective skill development, you are required to complete a reflective piece of writing for each of the three (3) 'continuity of care experience' (COCE) women you recruited in term 1, AND for each of your three (3) newly recruited COCE women in term 2.
A reflective journal is a way of thinking in a critical and analytical way about your clinical experience. It involves looking at a situation, assessing what you have learnt from it, what you could have done differently, realising new approaches to your care and ultimately, how you felt about the whole experience. As a student midwife it shows how different aspects of your work interconnect and can be very useful for identifying gaps in knowledge and ethical dilemmas or situations that need further thought. Reflective writing is more personal than other kinds of academic writing and is an exploration of events not just a description of them.
Please use the framework below to structure each reflective journal entry:
1. Description
What is it? What happened? Why am I talking about it?
2. Interpretation
What is important and relevant? Look through your description and try to find words or phrases that require further exploration. Include the rationale for what was done or why it was done. Where there is controversy about what was done or found, provide the rationale and sources of evidence for both sides of the argument. How can it be explored and explained using contemporary theories?
3. Outcome
What have I learned from this? How will it influence my future work?
Please note that you must use the template provided on the MDWF12006 Moodle page.
Literature and References
In this assessment, use at least 1 contemporary reference (<5 years) for each journal entry. You may also use seminal scholarly literature where relevant. Suitable references include peer-reviewed journal articles as well as textbooks and credible websites. When sourcing information, consider the 5 elements of a quality reference: currency, authority, relevance, objectivity, and coverage. Grey literature sourced from the internet must be from reputable websites such as from government, university, or peak national bodies: for example, Australian College of Midwives.
Requirements
- Each COCE woman must have their own individual journal in Word Document format, which are to be uploaded as individual files to the MDWF2006 Moodle assessment page. Each COCE woman must be de-identified within the journal.
- Each journal entry in the portfolio must adhere to the template provided on the MDWF12006 Moodle page.
- Use a conventional and legible size 12 font, such as Times New Roman, with 2.0 line spacing and 2.54cm page margins (standard pre-set margin in Microsoft Word). Include page numbers on the top right side of each page in a header.
- You may write in the first-person perspective.
- Although this is a reflective writing assessment, please use formal academic language.
- Use the seventh edition American Psychological Association (APA) referencing style. The CQUniversity Academic Learning Centre has an online APA Referencing Style Guide.
Resources
You can use unit provided materials and other credible sources (e.g. journal articles, books) to reference your argument. The quality and credibility of your sources are important.
- We recommend that you access your discipline specific library guide: the Nursing and Midwifery Guide; Social Work and Community Services Guide.
- We recommend you use EndNote to manage your citations and reference list. More information on how to use EndNote is available at the CQUniversity Library website.
- For information on academic communication please go to the Academic Learning Centre Moodle site. The Academic Communication section has many helpful resources including information for students with English as a second language.
Submission
Submit your assessment via the unit Moodle site in Microsoft Word format only.
Marking Criteria
Refer to the marking rubric on the Moodle site for more detail on how marks will be assigned.
Learning Outcomes Assessed
- 1 - Assess, plan, provide, and evaluate physiological care of the woman and her baby experiencing complex factors using the latest Australian College of Midwives (ACM) National Midwifery Guidelines for Consultation and Referral.
- 2 - Assess, plan, provide, and evaluate psychosocial care of the woman experiencing complex factors during the childbearing continuum using the latest Australian College of Midwives (ACM) National Midwifery Guidelines for Consultation and Referral.
- 3 - Reflect on clinical learning and midwifery practice related to the care of the woman and her baby experiencing complex factors during the childbearing continuum.
References
Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. (2018). Midwife standards for practice. https://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/documents/default.aspx?record=WD18%2f25281&dbid=AP&chksum=kYbO0%2bO7kx9I%2fBlvmKH%2bwg%3d%3d
Week 12 Friday (6 Oct 2023) 11:55 pm AEST
Upload current version into the Upload Zone of the course Meta Page
Exam Week Friday (20 Oct 2023)
| HD 100-85% | D 84-75% | C 74-65% | P 64-50% | F <50% |
| Structure (10%) | ||||
| Excellent presentation of portfolio. Reflective journals set out as per template. Consistently accurate with spelling, grammar, and paragraph structure. (10%) 10.00 - 8.41 | Well-presented portfolio, Reflective journals set out as per template. 1 or 2 errors spelling, grammar and paragraph structure. 8.40 - 7.41 | Well-presented portfolio. Reflective journals set out as per provided template. 2 or 3 consistent errors with spelling, grammar, and paragraph structure. 7.40 - 6.41 | Well-presented portfolio, reflective journals set out per provided template. 3 or 4 inconsistent errors with spelling, grammar, and paragraph structure. 6.40 - 4.91 | Poorly presented portfolio. Provided template not utilised. Many inaccuracies with spelling, grammar, and paragraph structure (> 5 errors). 4.90 - 0.00 |
| Approach & Argument (80%) As per template. | ||||
| Comprehensive critical and analytical reflective journals that explore and identify gaps in knowledge. Each reflective journal provides. - A description - An Interpretation - An outcome – what was learnt. (40%) 40.00 - 33.61 | Insightful and well-developed reflective journals that explore and identifies gaps in knowledge. Each reflective journal provides. - A description - An Interpretation - An outcome – what was learnt. 33.60 - 29.61 | Provides logical and broadly reflective journals that explore and identifies gaps in knowledge. Each reflective journal provides. - A description - An Interpretation - An outcome – what was learnt. 29.60 - 25.61 | Disjointed reflective journals that explore and identify some gaps in knowledge. Each reflective journal provides some of the following: - A description - An Interpretation - An outcome – what was learnt. 25.60 - 19.61 | Inadequate reflective journals that do not explore or identify gaps in knowledge. The following have not been included: - A description - An Interpretation - An outcome – what was learnt. 19.60 - 0.00 |
| 6 comprehensive reflective journals that include: - 4 antenatal visits - +/- the labour (intrapartum care) - 2 postnatal visits - Face to face/ telehealth visits (40%) 40.00 - 33.61 | 6 well-developed reflective journals that include: - 4 antenatal visits - +/- the labour (intrapartum care) - 2 postnatal visits - Face to face/telehealth visits 33.60 - 29.61 | 6 reflective journals that include: - 4 antenatal visits - +/- the labour (Intrapartum care) - 2 postnatal visits - Face to face/telehealth visits 29.60 - 25.61 | 6 disjointed reflective journals that include: - 4 antenatal visits - +/- the labour (Intrapartum care) - 2 postnatal visits - Face to face/telehealth visits 25.60 - 19.61 | 6 or less inadequate reflective journals that do not meet the expected requirements of: - 4 antenatal visits - +/- the labour (Intrapartum Visits) - 2 postnatal visits - Face to face/telehealth visits 19.60 - 0.00 |
| Referencing (10%) | ||||
| Consistently integrates up-to-date references to support and reflect all ideas, information, and quotations. (5%) 5.00 - 4.21 | Generally, integrates up-to-date references to support and reflect ideas, information, and quotations, with 1 or 2 exceptions. 4.20 - 3.71 | Frequently integrates up-to-date references to support and reflect ideas, information, and quotations, with 3 or 4 exceptions. 3.70 - 3.21 | Occasionally integrates up-to-date references to support and reflect ideas, information, and quotations, with 5 or 6 exceptions. 3.20 - 2.46 | Fails to or infrequent attempts (>7 errors) to integrate up-to-date references to support and reflect ideas, information, and quotations. 2.45 - 0.00 |
| Consistently accurate with referencing. A minimum of 1 reference used for each journal entry, including journal articles and relevant websites. (5%) 5.00 - 4.21 | 1 or 2 consistent referencing errors identified. A minimum of 1 reference used for each journal entry, including journal articles and relevant websites. 4.20 - 3.71 | 3 or 4 consistent referencing errors identified. 1 reference used for each journal entry, including journal articles and relevant websites. 3.70 - 3.21 | 3 or 4 inconsistent referencing errors identified 1 reference used for each journal entry, including journal articles and relevant websites. 3.20 - 2.46 | Many inaccuracies with referencing (>5). Some or all journal entries lacking the minimum of 1 reference. Journal articles not sourced. Relevant websites not included. 2.45 - 0.00 |
This assignment is worth 60 % of the total assessment for this subject. /100
- Assess, plan, provide, and evaluate physiological care of the woman and her baby experiencing complex factors using the latest Australian College of Midwives (ACM) National Midwifery Guidelines for Consultation and Referral and digital health and emerging technologies.
- Assess, plan, provide, and evaluate psychosocial care of the woman experiencing complex factors during the childbearing continuum using the latest Australian College of Midwives (ACM) National Midwifery Guidelines for Consultation and Referral and digital health and emerging technologies.
- Critically reflect on clinical learning and midwifery practice related to the care of the woman and her baby experiencing complex factors during the childbearing continuum
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Team Work
- Information Technology Competence
- Cross Cultural Competence
- Ethical practice
- Social Innovation
3 Professional Practice Placement
MDWF12006
MIDWIFERY PRACTICE 2
Assessment 3 – Professional Practice Placement
Type: AMSAT & Record of Clinical Hours submission
Due date: Formative AMSAT: Week 6, Friday 25th August 2023, 23:55 pm (AEST).
Summative AMSAT / Record of Clinical Hours: Week 13, Friday 13th October, 23.55 pm (AEST).
Weighting: Pass/Fail
Length: No word count
Unit Coordinator: Kelly Haynes
Aim
The aim of this assessment is to aid you in consolidating your midwifery knowledge and the application of theory to practice for ensuring safe and effective care is received by the women and infants in your care. This assessment aims to provide you with the opportunity to demonstrate competent midwifery clinical practice that meets the requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia’s Midwife standards for practice (2018).
Instructions
A minimum of 224 hours of clinical practice experience is required for the completion of this unit. This clinical experience will allow you to consolidate knowledge and skills acquired throughout the unit. You are required to meet the clinical requirements listed below and these requirements need to be documented within your Student Clinical Experience Record Book. Please note that successful completion of this unit is not merely completing requisite clinical hours and skills but also demonstrating midwifery novice competency based upon the NMBA requirements and professional behaviour as per relevant CQUniversity policies.
Please follow the steps below to complete your assessment task:
1. Recruit three Continuity of Care Experience (CoCE) women (in addition to those recruited in term 1) and attend episodes of antenatal care with the women. Complete your term one CoCEs, participating in 4 x episodes of antenatal, (+/-) intrapartum, and 2 x episodes of postpartum care. For 3 out of your 10 total CoCE experiences you are required to attend the 4–6-week postnatal assessment.
2. Complete the term 2 formative AMSAT in a face-to-face meeting with your preceptor/facilitator/educator during week 6 and submit via the SONIA platform by Friday 25th August 2023 at 2355.
3. Complete the term 2 summative AMSAT and Record of Clinical Hours in a face-to-face meeting with your preceptor/facilitator/educator during week 13 and submit via the SONIA platform by Friday 13th October, 23.55 pm. Include a copy of your Record of CoCEs on page 38 of your Student Clinical Experience Record Book. Scan this document and include it within your Record of Clinical Hours.
Submission
Submit your documents via the SONIA platform.
Marking Criteria
The required clinical experience will be reviewed by the supervising midwifery educator/manager in conjunction with the unit coordinator.
Learning Outcomes Assessed
· 1 - Assess, plan, provide, and evaluate physiological care of the woman and her baby experiencing complex factors using the latest Australian College of Midwives (ACM) National Midwifery Guidelines for Consultation and Referral.
· 2 - Assess, plan, provide, and evaluate psychosocial care of the woman experiencing complex factors during the childbearing continuum using the latest Australian College of Midwives (ACM) National Midwifery Guidelines for Consultation and Referral.
· 3 - Reflect on clinical learning and midwifery practice related to the care of the woman and her baby experiencing complex factors during the childbearing continuum.
· 4 - Demonstrate midwifery competence based upon the Nursing and Midwifery Board Australia (NMBA) Midwife Standards for Practice (2018) requirements.
References
Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. (2018). Midwife standards for practice. https://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/documents/default.aspx?record=WD18%2f25281&dbid=AP&chksum=kYbO0%2bO7kx9I%
Review/Exam Week Friday (13 Oct 2023) 11:55 pm AEST
Please upload your documents to SONIA.
Exam Week Friday (20 Oct 2023)
Please allow up to two weeks post the due date for the return of marked assessments.
This is a pass/fail assessment and therefore no marking rubric applies to this assessment.
- Assess, plan, provide, and evaluate physiological care of the woman and her baby experiencing complex factors using the latest Australian College of Midwives (ACM) National Midwifery Guidelines for Consultation and Referral and digital health and emerging technologies.
- Assess, plan, provide, and evaluate psychosocial care of the woman experiencing complex factors during the childbearing continuum using the latest Australian College of Midwives (ACM) National Midwifery Guidelines for Consultation and Referral and digital health and emerging technologies.
- Demonstrate developing midwifery competence based upon the Nursing and Midwifery Board Australia (NMBA) Midwife Standards for Pracrice (2018) requirements.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Team Work
- Information Technology Competence
- Cross Cultural Competence
- Ethical practice
- Social Innovation
As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.
Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.
When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.
Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.
As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.
What is a breach of academic integrity?
A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.
Why is academic integrity important?
A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.
Where can I get assistance?
For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.
What can you do to act with integrity?
