Type: Critical review 
Due date: 23:55 (AEST) Friday 1st December 2023 (Week 4)  
Weighting: 40% 
Length: 2000 
Unit Coordinator: Rachelle Chee 
 
Aim 
To critically review the information contained in a social media platform (TikTok) video and analyse its strengths, weaknesses and relevance to First Nations families to demonstrate an understanding of the complementary breastfeeding information that should be provided in the midwifery care of your client. 
 
Instructions 
In this assessment, you are required to critically review the content provided in a TikTok which has been shared with you during an antenatal appointment by your Aboriginal client, Beth. Beth is 22 years old and is 31 weeks pregnant with her first child. Beth was diagnosed with gestational diabetes at 28 weeks, which she manages with diet and exercise; otherwise, her pregnancy has been uncomplicated. She is an enrolled nurse who works full-time at the local nursing home on a rotating roster. She is currently separated from the father of her unborn child and is living with her mother.  
Beth had been planning to formula-feed so that her mother could easily feed the baby when Beth returns to work at 3 months postpartum; however, she recently came across a TikTok which provided information about the benefits of breastfeeding. Beth is now feeling unsure about her initial decision to formula feed. 
 
Complete the following steps utilising an essay format: 
 
1. Critically evaluate the information in the TikTok against current evidence-based practice and contemporary literature.  
2. Synthesise the information in the TikTok with the information in the case study above to discuss the potential risks and benefits of breastfeeding versus formula feeding for First Nations infants. 
3. Identify and describe any complementary information you would provide to Beth to facilitate an individually tailored feeding plan which considers her risk factors and socio-cultural needs. 
 
Literature and references 
In this assessment use at least 10 contemporary references (<5 years) 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 Nursing or the Australian Association of Social Workers. 
 
Requirements  
Use a conventional and legible size 12 font, such as Times New Roman or Arial, with 1.5 line spacing and 2.54cm page margins (standard pre-set margin in Microsoft Word). 
Include page numbers on each page in a footer. 
You may write in the first-person perspective.  
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. 
The word count is considered from the first word of the introduction to the last word of the conclusion. The word count excludes the reference list but includes in-text references and direct quotations. 
 
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 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. Critically evaluate the consequences of physiological and socio-cultural complexities upon the physical, social and emotional wellbeing of women across the childbearing continuum 
2. Apply midwifery knowledge, cultural safety, inclusivity, and digital health and emerging technologies to the care of women from marginalised groups. 
3. Demonstrate midwifery knowledge of regional, national, and global maternal health priorities and translate these into practice 
4. Employ midwifery knowledge, cultural safety, and inclusivity in the care of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and their families 
 

Type: Reflective journals 
Due date: 2355 hours Friday 9th February 2024 (Week 12) 
Weighting: 60% 
Length: N/A. Each journal entry should be approximately 400 words however labour and birth reflections can be longer. 
Unit Coordinator: Rachelle Chee 
 
Aim 
The aim of this assessment is to provide opportunity for reflective practice.  
Reflective practice is a key element that contributes to the Nurses and Midwives’ 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) recruited 'continuity of care experience' (COCE) women you recruited in term 2, AND for each of your four (4) newly recruited COCE women in term 3. If you have already completed more than the recommended COCEs thus far, you will need to recruit a minimum of two (2) COCEs in term 3 (as long as this brings your total to 10 by then end of term 4). 
 
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 MDWF13003 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, the Australian College of Nursing or the Australian Association of Social Workers. 
 
Requirements  
Each COCE woman must have their own individual journal in Word Document format. 
Each COCE woman must be de-identified within the journal. 
Each journal entry in the portfolio must adhere to the template provided on the MDWF13003 Moodle page. 
Use a conventional and legible size 12 font, such as Times New Roman or Arial, with 1.5 line spacing and 2.54cm page margins (standard pre-set margin in Microsoft Word). 
Include page numbers on each page in a footer. 
You may write in the first-person perspective.  
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. Critically evaluate the consequences of physiological and socio-cultural complexities upon the physical, social and emotional wellbeing of women across the childbearing continuum 
2. Apply midwifery knowledge, cultural safety, inclusivity, and digital health and emerging technologies to the care of women from marginalised groups. 
3. Demonstrate midwifery knowledge of regional, national, and global maternal health priorities and translate these into practice 
4. Critically reflect on clinical learning related to your continuity of care experiences (COCE) to enhance practice 
 
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 
 

Type: Formative AMSAT, summative AMSAT & Record of Clinical Hours submission 
Due date: 
Formative AMSAT 2355 hours (AEST) Friday 22nd December 2023 (Week 6) 
Summative AMSAT & Record of Clinical hours 2355 hours (AEST) Friday 9th Feb 2024 (Week 12)   
Weighting: Pass/Fail 
Length: No word count 
Unit Coordinator: Rachelle Chee 
 
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 four Continuity of Care Experience (COCE) women (in addition to those recruited in term 2) and attend episodes of antenatal care with the women. You may or may not have participated in the experience of your COCEs’ births and postnatal care.  
2. Complete 224 hours of clinical practice experience plus COCE hours.  
3. Complete the term 3 formative AMSAT, summative AMSAT and the Record of Clinical Hours with your preceptor/facilitator/educator via the SONIA online platform by the specified due date. 
 
Submission 
Submit your Record of Continuity of Care Experiences to SONIA as a pdf. All other formats will be returned for resubmission. 
 
Complete and submit your AMSATs and Record of Clinical Hours via the SONIA platform. 
 
Marking Criteria 
The required clinical experience will be reviewed by the midwifery educator/manager in conjunction with the unit coordinator. 
 
Learning Outcomes Assessed 
6. Demonstrate developing 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%2fBlvmKH%2bwg%3d%3d 
 
 

The required clinical experience will be reviewed by the midwifery educator/manager in conjunction with the unit coordinator.