Subject Outline

Subject Name: Foundations of Midwifery Practice

Subject Code: NS5131
Study Period: 1, 2016
Study Mode: Limited
Campus: Townsville
Subject Coordinator:

Marie McAuliffe

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands and waters where our university is located and
actively seek to contribute and support the JCU Reconciliation Statement, which exemplifies respect for
Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait cultures, heritage, knowledge and the valuing of justice and equity
for all Australians.

Pre-requisites: NIL

This subject outline has been prepared by Marie McAuliffe for the College of Healthcare Sciences, Division of Tropical
Health and Medicine, James Cook University. Updated 6 January 2016.
Q1. This subject is offered across more than one campus and/or mode and/or teaching
period within the one calendar year.

Yes

No

Q2. If yes [Q1], the design of all offerings of this subject ensure the same learning
outcomes and assessment types and weightings.

Yes

No

Q3. If no [Q2], _________________________ has authorised any variations, in terms of equivalence.

Approval: This subject outline has been checked by Head of Academic Group (or delegate)

Yes

No

Copyright 2016
This publication is copyright. Apart from any fair dealing for the purpose of private study, research, criticism, or review as permitted
under the Copyright Act, no part may be reproduced by any process or placed in computer memory without written permission.

Contents

Section 1. Subject at a glance ................................................................................................................. 4

1.1 Student participation requirements ................................................................................................. 4
1.2 Key dates ....................................................................................................................................... 4
Section 2. Subject details ........................................................................................................................ 5
2.1 Subject description ......................................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Subject learning outcomes ............................................................................................................. 5
2.3 Learning and teaching in this subject ............................................................................................. 5
2.4 Student feedback on subject .......................................................................................................... 7
2.5 Subject resources and special requirements .................................................................................. 7
Section 3. Assessment details ................................................................................................................. 8
3.1 Requirements for completion of subject ......................................................................................... 8
3.1.1 Clinical or professional experience requirements [delete section if not applicable] ...................... 8
3.2 Feedback on student learning ........................................................................................................ 8
3.3 Assessment Tasks ......................................................................................................................... 9
Section 4. Other information about assessment and student support .....................................................13
4.1 Submission and return of assessment ..........................................................................................13
4.2 Plagiarism and referencing............................................................................................................13
4.3 Important advice relating to examinations .....................................................................................14
4.4 Student support.............................................................................................................................14
Section 5. Subject calendar ....................................................................................................................16

Staff Contact Detail

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Teaching team

Subject Coordinator

Staff member

Marie McAuliffe

Support team

Phone

contact

25:236

Office:
478 15445
Mob:
0429489609

Email:
marie.mcauliffe1@jcu.edu.au
skype: marie.mcauliffe1

Building/Room

Academic Services (Townsville)

Academic Services (Cairns)

Consultation
times*

Room

A2.019

Phone

Via email

Email

4781 4121
4781 4973

chs@jcu.edu.au

4232 1746

chs@jcu.edu.au

Office times

8.30am - 4.30pm

For further assistance please refer to Student Assistance Directory (Nursing, Midwifery & Nutrition) Who Do I Contact?

Communication, JCU Email & Learn JCU

Facilitating communication between staff and external students is very important. You are welcome to
contact staff with any queries or problems by email or phone. JCU Email is the most reliable method of
contact.
JCU Email
As part of the terms of agreement that you accepted in your offer of enrolment, you have agreed to access your JCU
Email via Outlook Web App for Students or configured to your mobile devices at least twice weekly to receive official
communications from the University. All emails generated by JCU are automatically sent to your JCU Email address
only (not to personal email addresses). It is understood that any email sent by the Subject Coordinator is read and
acted upon by the student. Similarly, all email correspondence from students to JCU is required to be sent from your
JCU Email account, as this identifies you as a JCU Student. We cannot discuss enrolment or personal study matters
via emails sent from students personal email addresses.
LearnJCU
In addition, students MUST regularly check announcements on LearnJCU to avoid missing important information.
Discussion Boards / Online Learning Activities
Students are expected to participate in the LearnJCU discussion boards and online learning activities throughout the
subject. The discussion boards give you a place to interact with staff and other students about the content and topics
for the subject, and help students to clarify and extend their understanding of key subject content. These are a forum
for students to present their thoughts/ideas in an online version of an in-person classroom discussion (and therefore
the same courtesy rules apply!)

Section 1. Subject at a glance

1.1 Student participation requirements
The JCU Learning, Teaching and Assessment Policy (4.3) indicates that, a 3 credit point subject will require a 130
hour work load of study-related participation including class attendance over the duration of the study period,
irrespective of mode of delivery. This work load comprises timetabled hours and other attendance
requirements, as well as personal study hours, including completion of assessment requirements. Note that
attendance at specified classes will be a mandatory requirement for satisfactory completion of some subjects
(Learning, Teaching and Assessment Policy, 5.10); and that additional hours may be required per week for those
students in need of English language, numeracy or other learning support.

Key subject activities

Residential Block

Time
8am-4.30pm

Day/ Date
5-day residential block
Townsville campus 11-15
January 2016 inclusive

Room/
Location
Building 25
JCU Townsville

Week 1 commences 22
Online
February 2016
Please consult The Mariner (Postgraduate) for detailed information on Attendance Requirements.
Self-directed learning modules

N/A

1.2 Key dates

Key dates

Date

Census date

see 2016 Study Period and Census Dates

Last date to withdraw without academic penalty

see 2016 Study Period and Census Dates

Assessment task 1 Preconceptual / Antenatal Case

Study [50%]

Part 1 due Week 5 Friday 25 March;

Part 2 due Week 9 Friday 30 April 2016

Assessment task 2: 4 Online quizzes (completion and

70% minimum mark)

Due Friday 4 March 2016

Due Friday 1 April 2016
Due Friday 6 May 2016
Due Friday 20 May 2016

Assessment task 3: Acid Base and fetal physiology

module of K2 fetal monitoring training program
[sat/unsat]

Due Week 13 Friday 27 May 2016

Assessment task 4: Submission of professional

experiences (formative and summative): evidence of
attendance at 25 antenatal visits; evidence of
attendance at 25 postnatal visits; 5 continuity of care
experiences recruited; 10 complex midwifery care
experiences; 1 student
evaluation.(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)

Due week 13 Friday 27 May 2016

Assessment task 5: Examination (50%)

During 4-17 June 2016 Examination Period

Section 2. Subject details

2.1 Subject description
This subject incorporates the principles of primary health care, woman centred and value based care; to focus on
developing knowledge and midwifery skills required to assist women and their families in reproductive health,
conception and pregnancy. Content includes physiology of reproduction, pre-conceptual health, physiology of
conception, physiological adaptations to pregnancy, antenatal screening, antenatal care for well women and
antenatal education. Students are briefly introduced to birth and postnatal care as a scaffold to NS5133 (Healthy
Labour and Birth) and NS5135 (Complex Midwifery Care). Students are introduced to Lesley Page's (2000), 'five
steps of evidence based midwifery' and Marie Berg's (2005), model of 'genuine caring' to underpin the development
of their own midwifery philosophy and to reinforce a woman centred approach to midwifery led care.

2.2 Subject learning outcomes

Students who successfully complete this subject will be able to:

demonstrate provision of midwifery care from preconception throughout the pregnancy continuum to women
and their families, consistent with the philosophy, ethics and the NMBA (2006) National Competency
Standards for the Midwife

apply the physiology of reproduction, conception and physiological adaptations to the pregnancy continuum

apply Berg's (2005), theory of 'genuine caring' and Page's (2000), 'five steps to evidence based midwifery'
as a basis for developing a midwifery philosophy when caring for all childbearing women and their families

critically analyse the midwifery care required in pre-conceptual health, antenatal care, antenatal screening,
antenatal education and birth preparation for women and families

demonstrate beginning knowledge of the physiological process of normal birth and the puerperium for the
well woman, well infant and family

These outcomes will contribute to your overall achievement of course learning outcomes.

2.2.1 NMBA Competency Standards addressed by this subject

At commencement of this subject, students begin the Graduate Diploma in Midwifery Clinical Competency
Workbook of evidence. By the completion of the course, this workbook will demonstrate achievement of the
NMBA Competency Standards for the Midwife (2006) in the four domains of practice: legal and professional
practice; midwifery knowledge and practice; midwifery as primary health care; and reflective and ethical

practice. The Graduate Diploma in Midwifery Clinical Competency Workbook also demonstrates the midwifery
student has met the minimum standards and criteria for registration as a midwife (NMBA, 2009).
NMBA Midwifery Competency Standards (2006) addressed by this subject
DOMAIN:
Competency 1
Element 1.1:

LEGAL AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

Functions in accordance with legislation and common law affecting midwifery practice

Element 1.2:

Complies with policies and guidelines that have legal and professional implications for practice
Formulates documentation according to legal and professional guidelines
Fulfils the duty of care in the course of midwifery practice
Accepts accountability and responsibility for own actions within midwifery practice
Recognises and acts within own knowledge base and scope of practice
Identifies unsafe practice and takes appropriate action
Consults with and refers, another midwife or appropriate health care provider when the needs of the
woman and her baby fall outside own scope of practice

Element 1.3:
Element 1.4:
Competency 2
Element 2.1:
Element 2.2:
Element 2.3:

Demonstrates and acts upon knowledge of legislation and common law pertinent to midwifery practice

Element 2.4:

Delegates, when necessary, activities matching abilities and scope of practice and provides appropriate
supervision

DOMAIN:

MIDWIFERY KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE

Competency 3

Communicates information to facilitate decision making by the woman

Element 3.1:

Communicates effectively with the woman, her family and friends

Element 3.2:

Provides learning opportunities appropriate to the womans need

Element 3.3:

Plans and evaluates care in partnership with the woman

Promotes safe and effective midwifery care
Applies knowledge, skills and attitudes to enable woman-centred care
Provides or supports midwifery continuity of care
Manages the midwifery care of women and their babies
Assesses, plans provides and evaluates safe and effective midwifery care
Utilises midwifery knowledge and skills to facilitate an optimal experience for the woman
Assesses the health and well being of the woman and her baby
Plans, provides and is responsible for safe and effective midwifery care
Protects, promotes and supports breastfeeding
Evaluates the midwifery care provided to the woman and her baby
Assesses, plans, provides and evaluates safe and effective midwifery care of the woman and/or
baby with complex needs
Recognises and responds effectively in emergency or urgent situations
MIDWIFERY AS PRIMARY HEALTH CARE
Advocates to protect the rights of women, families and communities in relation to maternity care

Competency 4
Element 4.1:
Element 4.2:
Element 4.3:
Competency 5
Element 5.1:
Element 5.2:
Element 5.3:
Element 5.4:
Element 5.6:
Competency 6
Element 6.2:
DOMAIN:
Competency 7
Element 7.1:

Respects and supports women and their families to be self-determining in promoting their own health
and well being

Element 7.2:

Acts to ensure that the rights of women receiving maternity care are respected

Competency 8

Develops effective strategies to implement and support collaborative midwifery practice

Element 8.1:

Demonstrates effective communication with midwives, health care providers and other professionals

Element 8.2:
Competency 9
Element 9.1:
Element 9.2:

Establishes, maintains and evaluates professional relationships with other health care providers
Actively supports midwifery as a public health strategy
Advocates for and promotes midwifery practice within the context of public health policy
Collaborates with, and refers women to, appropriate community agencies and support networks

Competency 10

Ensures midwife is culturally safe

Element 10.1:

Plans, implements and evaluates strategies for providing culturally safe practice for women, their
families and colleagues

DOMAIN:

Competency 12

REFLECTIVE AND ETHICAL PRACTICE

Bases midwifery practice on ethical decision making
Practices in accordance with the endorsed Code of Ethics and relevant state/territories and
Commonwealth privacy obligations
Identifies personal beliefs and develops these in ways that enhance midwifery practice

Element 12.1:

Addresses the impact of personal beliefs and experiences on the provision of midwifery care

Element 12.2:

Appraises and addresses the impact of power relations on midwifery practice

Acts to enhance the professional development of self and others
Uses research to inform midwifery practice
Ensures research evidence is incorporated into practice
Interprets evidence as a basis to inform practice and decision making

Competency 11
Element 11.1:

Competency 13
Competency 14
Element 14.1:
Element 14.2:

2.3 Learning and teaching in this subject

This subject will be delivered in distance education mode utilising the LearnJCU online delivery platform. Students
are required to have internet access to access study modules, complete learning tasks, submit assessments and
access online resources. Refer to The Mariner [Section 1] for minimum IT requirements.
In keeping with the curriculum philosophy, teaching/learning strategies are student-centred. Students are encouraged
to actively engage in the learning process and take responsibility for their own learning. Emphasis is also placed on
the skills required to effectively use and integrate technology into the teaching/learning environment.
A range of teaching strategies including:

Lectures, tutorials and laboratory experiences during residential school

Professional experience
Clinical problem solving
Discussion board/discussion groups
Online quizzes

2.4 Student feedback on subject

As part of our commitment at JCU to improving the quality of our courses and teaching, we regularly seek feedback
on your learning experiences. Student feedback informs evaluation of subject and teaching strengths and areas that
may need refinement or change. YourJCU Subject and Teaching Surveys provide a formal and confidential
method for you to provide feedback about your subjects and the staff members teaching within them. These surveys
are available to all students through LearnJCU. You will receive an email invitation when the survey opens. We value
your feedback and ask that you to provide considered feedback for each of your subjects.
Student feedback indicates that previous students value the content and format of the residential school. Students
also value timely feedback on written assessment and clinical experiences.

2.5 Subject resources and special requirements

This subject will require a substantial amount of reading. In addition to the recommended readings, you will need to
consult any prescribed text(s) which you should already have purchased.
Prescribed Texts
Pairman, S., Tracy, S., Thorogood, C., & Pincombe, J. (Eds.). (2015). Midwifery preparation for practice (3rd ed.).
Chatswood: Elsevier Australia.
Stables, D., & Rankin, J. (2010). Physiology in childbearing with anatomy and related biosciences (3rd ed.). London:
Elsevier.
Recommended Texts
Blackburn, S. T. (Ed.). (2013). Maternal, fetal & neonatal physiology: A clinical perspective (4th ed.). Maryland
Heights: Elsevier.
Marieb, E. N., & Hoehn, K. (2013). Human anatomy and physiology (9th ed.). Pearson Benjamin Cummings.

Textbooks are available to purchase online through the Co-op online book store.

2.5.2 The Mariner Handbook

The Mariner (Postgraduate) is the student handbook prepared by Nursing, Midwifery & Nutrition at JCU. Refer to
The Mariner for guidelines on policy and procedures, university services, assignment writing, assessment criteria
and correct acknowledgement of sources required in all work.

2.5.3 Readings
All required readings are available via ReserveOnline and/or OneSearch. The prescribed readings represent part of
the study content. It is an expectation that you will read widely and use your own sources in addition the prescribed
weekly readings. The references used in the study modules provide a useful starting point; however, you should not
feel restricted to these sources. Supplement your reading with other current material, especially examples of
research, which is often reported in daily newspapers or magazines as well as in specialist journals or texts.
It is an expectation that you will read widely and use your own sources in addition the prescribed weekly readings.
The references used in the study modules provide a useful starting point; however, you should not feel restricted to
these sources. Supplement your reading with other current material, especially examples of research, which is often
reported in daily newspapers or magazines as well as in specialist journals or texts.

2.5.4 Literature searches

At postgraduate level you are expected to be competent at searching online databases to find and retrieve literature.
You are also expected to include reference to other literature in your written assignments (other than the readings
provided). The Nursing, Midwifery & Nutrition LibGuide is an online guide for NMN students and staff at JCU. It will
help you find the information you need to complete your assignments and research.

2.5.5 Additional Resources

Additional resources will be available from the subject site in LearnJCU, such as:

lecture notes
announcements
recommended websites
additional readings
supplementary materials.

Communication functions are also available via LearnJCU such as group email facility, discussion boards and virtual
classrooms. Students are expected to visit the site regularly and utilise the many interactive features available.
Information is gathered from a wide variety of sources. However, new knowledge is being created daily. It is useful
to constantly update your knowledge base by ongoing reading. If you can, supplement your reading with other current
material. Especially, try to read examples of research; often research is reported in daily newspapers or magazines
as well as in specialist journals or texts.

Section 3. Assessment details

3.1 Requirements for completion of subject
In order to pass this subject, you must:

submit all items of assessment;

achieve a minimum of 50% in the formal examination and a cumulative result of 50% overall;
satisfactorily complete hurdle activities, all required components of professional placement experience and
Acid base and fetal physiology module of the K2 fetal monitoring training program.

It is important to be aware that assessment is always subject to final ratification following the examination period
and that no single result represents a final grade in a subject (Learning, Teaching and Assessment Policy 5.21.).
Moderation is applied to assessment pieces that:
1. do not meet the marking criteria sufficiently to pass the assessment
2. are deemed by the primary marker to be of a high distinction (HD) standard.
These assessment items are cross-marked by midwifery academic.
Assessment items and final grades will be reviewed through moderation processes as per JCU Learning, Teaching
and Assessment Policy (5.13-5.18).)

3.1.1 Clinical or professional experience requirements

Completion of prescribed professional experiences:

Evidence of attendance at 25 antenatal visits submitted;

Evidence of attendance at 25 postnatal visits submitted;
5 continuity of care experiences recruited;
10 complex midwifery care experiences submitted;
1 student evaluation from clinical placement submitted.

3.2 Feedback on student learning

Formative feedback is provided to the student throughout the semester via the LearnJCU discussion board, Grade
Centre and through email correspondence. Feedback is also provided in direct response to assessment
submissions.

3.3 Assessment Tasks

ASSESSMENT TASK 1: PRECONCEPTUAL / ANTENATAL CASE STUDY

Aligned subject
learning outcomes

(1) explore Berg's (2005), theory of 'genuine caring' and Page's (2000), 'five steps to evidence based
midwifery' as a basis for developing a midwifery philosophy when caring for all childbearing
women and their families;
(2) demonstrate provision of midwifery care from preconception throughout the pregnancy continuum
to women and their families, consistent with the philosophy, ethics and the NMBA (2006) National
Competency Standards for the Midwife;
(3) apply the physiology of reproduction, conception and physiological adaptations to the pregnancy
continuum;
(4) critically analyse the midwifery care required in pre-conceptual health, antenatal care, antenatal
education and birth preparation for women and families;
(5) explain antenatal diagnostic screening and provide appropriate support for women who may be
considering antenatal diagnostic screening; and
(6) explain the physiological process of normal birth and the puerperium for the well woman, well
infant and family.

Group or individual

Individual

Weighting

50%

Due date

Part one (1) Friday 257March 2016 & Part two (2) Friday 30 April 2016
Each part has a minimum of 1500 words and a maximum of 2000 words [word counts below 1500 words

Word length

or exceeding 2000 words will be penalised by 10% deduction of the marks available. The word count must be
accurately stated at the end of the concluding paragraph. Every printed element between spaces is to be counted
including quotations and in-text references (but not including Reference list or Appendices]).

ASSESSMENT TASK 1: DESCRIPTION

Assessment task one is in two parts.

Part one (1) is due Friday 25 March 2016 (17:00).

Part two (2) is due Friday 30 April 2016 (17:00).

By electronic submission.
Each part is worth 50 marks.
PART ONE. DUE DATE FRIDAY 25 MARCH 2016.
Case study. Preconception
Hannah Wright is a 30 year old nullipara in a de facto relationship with Troy Davies. Hannah and Troy would like to
start a family. Hannah works in a child care centre as a group leader, Troy drives a crane at the port. Hannah comes
to see you at your community midwifery clinic for advice regarding optimal health for conception. Hannah smokes,
usually 20 cigarettes a day but has reduced to 5 in the last 3 months. Hannah enjoys an alcoholic beverage socially.
Troy smokes approx. 20 cigarettes a day. Troy does not consume alcoholic beverages in the week, but he has a
tendency to binge drink at the weekend. Using the following topics as subheadings describe the pre conceptual
advice you will give to Hannah and Troy. Ensure you support the advice you will give with appropriate physiology
related to conception and embryology:
Developing a rapport, teratogens, diet, exercise, alcohol, tobacco, sleep and environment.
You will need a minimum of eight (8) references. You are required to complete your answer with no less than 1500
words and no more than 2000 words in total. Total word counts below 1500 words or above 2000 words will be
penalised with a 10% reduction in mark (5 marks).
Submission is online. Your assignment will be marked online and your marks placed in Grade Centre with your
marked assignment being uploaded to Grade Centre.
Marking criteria.
Developing a rapport
(5 marks)
Teratogens
(5 marks)
Diet
(5 marks)

Pre conceptual advice

Appropriate
physiology

Supportive literature

Exercise
(5 marks)
Alcohol
(5 marks)
Tobacco
(5 marks)
Sleep
(5 marks)
Environment
(5 marks)
Academic presentation as per the mariner
(5 marks)
Referencing as per APA 6th (5 marks)
Total marks (50)

0-4 mistakes
4-5 marks
0-4 mistakes
4-5 marks

4-8 mistakes
2-3 marks
4-8 mistakes
2-3 marks

>8 mistakes
0-1 mark
>8 mistakes
0-1 mark

PART TWO. DUE DATE FRIDAY 30 APRIL 2016

Antenatal Care/Antenatal Education
Hannah and Troy present for a booking in appointment to your community midwifery clinic. Hannah completed a
home pregnancy test 2 weeks ago which gave a positive to pregnancy result.
Hannah reports presumptive signs of pregnancy as amenorrhoea for 8 weeks; nausea, vomiting and anorexia for the
past 4 weeks; swollen painful breasts; a change in vaginal mucous; feeling bloated, mildly constipated and being
incredibly tired. Using these symptoms and the positive home pregnancy test, identify the midwifery antenatal care
you will provide for Hannah and Troy. Ensure you include the antenatal assessment and discuss the appropriate
physiology, supported with contemporary literature.
You will need a minimum of eight (8) references. You are required to complete your answer with no less than 1500
words and no more than 2000 words in total. Total word counts below 1500 words or above 2000 words will be
penalised with a 10% reduction in mark (5 marks).
Marking criteria
Building a relationship with Hannah and Troy
(5 marks).
Positive pregnancy test
(5 marks)
Amenorrhoea
(5 marks)
Nausea, vomiting and anorexia
(5 marks)
Swollen painful breasts
(5 marks)
Changes in vaginal mucous
(5 marks)
Bloated and mildly constipated
(5 marks)
Tiredness
(5 marks)
Academic presentation as per The Mariner
(5 marks)
Referencing as per APA 6th (5 marks)
Total marks (50)

Midwifery antenatal
care

Appropriate
physiology

Supportive literature

0-4 mistakes
4-5 marks
0-4 mistakes
4-5 marks

4-8 mistakes
2-3 marks
4-8 mistakes
2-3 marks

>8 mistakes
0-1 mark
>8 mistakes
0-1 mark

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ASSESSMENT TASK 2: COMPLETION OF FOUR (4) ONLINE QUIZZES

Aligned subject
learning outcomes

(1) explore Berg's (2005), theory of 'genuine caring' and Page's (2000), 'five steps to evidence based
midwifery' as a basis for developing a midwifery philosophy when caring for all childbearing
women and their families;
(2) demonstrate provision of midwifery care from preconception throughout the pregnancy continuum
to women and their families, consistent with the philosophy, ethics and the NMBA (2006) National
Competency Standards for the Midwife;
(3) apply the physiology of reproduction, conception and physiological adaptations to the pregnancy
continuum;
(4) critically analyse the midwifery care required in pre-conceptual health, antenatal care, antenatal
education and birth preparation for women and families;
(5) explain antenatal diagnostic screening and provide appropriate support for women who may be
considering antenatal diagnostic screening; and
(6) explain the physiological process of normal birth and the puerperium for the well woman, well
infant and family.

Group or individual

Individual

Weighting

Satisfactory/unsatisfactory. Minimum mark of 70% on each quiz required.

End of Week 2 due date Friday 3 March,
End of week 6 due date Friday 1 April
End of week 10 due date Friday 6 May
End of week 12 due date Friday 20 May

Due dates

ASSESSMENT TASK 2: DESCRIPTION

There will be four (4) online quizzes over the course of the semester. Due dates are in the subject outline
calender. You may have multiple attempts. You are required to gain a minimum of 70% for each online quiz
to pass the subject.
Content: 10 multiple choice questions for each online quiz
Timeframe: There is no time frame. You must complete by the due date.
Opens: At the beginning of semester.
Closes: On the due date for each of the four (4) online quizzes.
The online quiz is an informal piece of assessment to aid learning. It is a requirement of the subject you complete
the online quiz and gain a pass of 70% in order to pass the subject. It is not classified as group work and must,
therefore, be completed individually by each student. You are not permitted to discuss the questions with other
students whilst taking the assessment. Guidelines detailing the process for taking the online quiz will be posted in
the instructions section of the quiz. By entering the test you acknowledge and agree to those guidelines.
Breaching the guidelines can be considered an academic misconduct and will be managed as per The Mariner.
You MUST save each answered question (see save-button next to each question) so that you can resume the quiz
should you be disconnected from the web.
Please note: The system has been designed to lock you out once the due date for the online quiz has passed, so
please ensure you have a dedicated timeslot when you will not be interrupted to attempt each online quiz. Please
send an email IMMEDIATELY to the subject coordinator if your system drops out whilst you are answering the quiz.
Instructions on accessing the quiz will be posted on the LearnJCU NS5131 Subject site at the beginning of
study period.

ASSESSMENT TASK 3: ACID BASE AND FETAL PHYSIOLOGY MODULE OF K2 FETAL

MONITORING TRAINING PROGRAM
Aligned subject
learning outcomes

(3) apply the physiology of reproduction, conception and physiological adaptations to the pregnancy
continuum;
(6) explain the physiological process of normal birth and the puerperium for the well woman, well
infant and family.

Group or individual

Individual

Weighting

Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Due date

Friday 27 May 2016

ASSESSMENT TASK 3: DESCRIPTION

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Students must complete Module 1: Acid base and fetal physiology of the K2 Fetal Monitoring Training program. The
Course Coordinator will give you access to the program at JCU Students in Queensland Health Facilities may already
have access to this training program; you may use the clinical facilities log in to keep your account in one setting.
Ensure you forward the certificate of completion to the subject coordinator prior to examination week.

ASSESSMENT TASK 4: PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CLINICAL COMPETENCY WORKBOOK

Aligned subject
learning outcomes

(1) explore Berg's (2005), theory of 'genuine caring' and Page's (2000), 'five steps to evidence based
midwifery' as a basis for developing a midwifery philosophy when caring for all childbearing
women and their families;
(2) demonstrate provision of midwifery care from preconception throughout the pregnancy continuum
to women and their families, consistent with the philosophy, ethics and the NMBA (2006) National
Competency Standards for the Midwife;
(3) apply the physiology of reproduction, conception and physiological adaptations to the pregnancy
continuum;
(4) critically analyse the midwifery care required in pre-conceptual health, antenatal care, antenatal
education and birth preparation for women and families;
(5) explain antenatal diagnostic screening and provide appropriate support for women who may be
considering antenatal diagnostic screening; and
(6) explain the physiological process of normal birth and the puerperium for the well woman, well
infant and family.

Group or individual

Individual

Weighting

Satisfactory/unsatisfactory

Due date

End of Week 13 Friday 27 May 2016

ASSESSMENT TASK 4: DESCRIPTION

Evidence of attendance at 25 antenatal visits submitted;

Evidence of attendance at 25 postnatal visits submitted;
5 continuity of care experiences recruited;
10 complex midwifery care experiences submitted;
1 student evaluation from clinical placement submitted.

The relevant pages of the Clinical Competency Workbook are to be sent electronically via email to the subject
coordinator for review.

ASSESSMENT TASK 5: FORMAL EXAMINATION

Aligned subject
learning outcomes

(1) explore Berg's (2005), theory of 'genuine caring' and Page's (2000), 'five steps to evidence based
midwifery' as a basis for developing a midwifery philosophy when caring for all childbearing
women and their families;
(2) demonstrate provision of midwifery care from preconception throughout the pregnancy continuum
to women and their families, consistent with the philosophy, ethics and the NMBA (2006) National
Competency Standards for the Midwife;
(3) apply the physiology of reproduction, conception and physiological adaptations to the pregnancy
continuum;
(4) critically analyse the midwifery care required in pre-conceptual health, antenatal care, antenatal
education and birth preparation for women and families;
(5) explain antenatal diagnostic screening and provide appropriate support for women who may be
considering antenatal diagnostic screening; and
(6) explain the physiological process of normal birth and the puerperium for the well woman, well
infant and family.

Group or individual

Individual

Weighting

50%

Due date

Scheduled during SP1 Examination Period: 4-17 June 2016

ASSESSMENT TASK 5: DESCRIPTION

The major assessment for this subject is an exam.
The examination will be of three (3) hours duration and will consist of a mix of short answer and essay type questions.
It will cover the most important aspects of the subjects content.
The exam will be held during the official University Examination Period which will be scheduled from 4-17 June. The
draft examination timetable is released by the Examination and Ceremonies Section approximately six weeks prior

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to the commencement of exams online via StudentsOnline, with the final examination timetable (including the date
and time for the exam, materials permitted, etc.) released approximately four weeks prior to the commencement of
exams. Please note that photographic ID is required to be presented at the exam.
The conditions under which you may apply for a Deferred Examination (held in July/August) are very strict so you
should ensure that you are available during the exam period. Before applying, check that you have grounds and
evidence to be eligible. You must provide supporting documentation with your application. For more information
about Examination procedures please refer to The Mariner (Postgraduate) and the JCU Assessment and
Examinations website.
Scheduling External Examinations
Examination scheduling for external students is managed by JCU Examinations. JCU Examinations will nominate
the exam venue for the external student based on their address in eStudent (therefore it is important for external
students to keep their address details up-to-date). If Exams are unable to source a venue at that location, they will
contact the student via JCU email to nominate a suitable facility. If the nominated venue is not suitable; for example,
if the student has moved location and has not updated eStudent, the student will need to advise Exams and an
alternative venue identified by one of the two means above.
For all examination enquiries please contact the Flexible Delivery Exams Officer, JCU Examinations, phone (07)
4781 6212 or email Exams-Townsville@jcu.edu.au

Section 4. Other information about assessment and student support

4.1 Submission and return of assessment
Presentation requirements
Refer to The Mariner (Postgraduate) for full guidelines on assignment writing and presentation requirements.
Referencing style
In this subject you are required to use the APA Style of referencing. An APA Referencing Guide is available online
via the JCU Library.
Drafts, Late Submissions and Extensions
Refer to The Mariner (Postgraduate) for detailed information on drafts, applying for extensions and penalties for late
submission.
SafeAssign submission requirements
Refer to The Mariner (Postgraduate) for detailed information on Using Safe Assign and Assignment Submission.
Return of marked assignments
Assignment return date, time and manner will be determined by the Subject Coordinator. Feedback will be given via
LearnJCU Grade Centre, and students can discuss their assignments with the marker if further feedback is needed.
Review of assessment
Students have the right to request feedback on the marking of individual items of assessment and may also request
a remark if they are able to articulate a case for doing so. Students are required to follow the process outlined in The
Mariner (Postgraduate). See also the University policy on review of assessment.
Publication of results
Subject results are available via eStudent on the official release date of results (approximately three weeks after the
end of study period). NOTE: Students who have outstanding assessment items, an outstanding University debt (for
library fines, student loans, fees etc) or who have not shown photographic identification for an examination will have
their results withheld and are unable to graduate or re-enrol until outstanding requirements are met.

4.2 Plagiarism and referencing

Plagiarism occurs when writers claim ownership of written words or ideas that are not their own. Plagiarism is
a form of cheating and any instances of plagiarism will be dealt with promptly according to University procedures.
Please see the JCU Student Academic Misconduct Requirements Policy

www.jcu.edu.au/policy/student-services/student-academic-misconduct-requirements-policy

Also see the definition of self plagiarism in the JCU Learning, Teaching and Assessment Policy and note policy
statement 5.9 in regard to submission of ones own work that has been previously submitted for assessment and
received a grade www.jcu.edu.au/policy/learning-and-teaching/learning-teaching-and-assessment-policy

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Referencing is a systematic way of acknowledging the sources that you have used. Students should check out the
very helpful online resources relating to academic writing, referencing and avoiding plagiarism at:

Writing and Maths Skills Online www.jcu.edu.au/students/learning-skills/learning-skills-online (In particular,

the booklet Summarising, Paraphrasing & Avoiding Plagiarism is a very useful guide).

The Referencing Libguide http://libguides.jcu.edu.au/referencing

What is Plagiarism? www.jcu.edu.au/students/exams-and-results/what-is-plagiarism

4.3 Important advice relating to examinations

If you experience difficulties or serious circumstances before or up to the day of your exam, which you believe
may affect your ability to sit the exam successfully or perform at your best, you can apply for special consideration
in the marking of your exam. Please see the JCU Special Consideration, Supplementary, Deferred and Special
Examinations Requirements

www.jcu.edu.au/policy/student-services/special-consideration,-supplementary,-deferred-and-specialexaminations-policy

If you are unable to attend an exam at the scheduled time due to extenuating circumstances/circumstances beyond
your control, you may apply for a deferred exam. Deferred exams are granted in exceptional circumstances such
as severe medical conditions or family or personal trauma. For further information, visit

www.jcu.edu.au/students/exams-and-results

4.4 Student support

James Cook University is committed to ensuring people with disabilities, injuries, illnesses or health conditions are
able to participate to the fullest possible extent in the educational programs offered by the University and all other
aspects of University life. Students with disabilities, injuries, illnesses or health conditions, who require special
arrangements or consideration, should contact AccessAbility Services (see table below).
If you want further information
regarding:

Visit the URL

AccessAbility Services

www.jcu.edu.au/accessability-services

Accommodation

www.jcu.edu.au/accommodation

Careers and employment

www.jcu.edu.au/careers-and-employment

Childcare

www.jcu.edu.au/students/support/childcare-and-schooling

Counselling

www.jcu.edu.au/counselling

Enrolment

www.jcu.edu.au/students/enrolment

Feedback and complaints

www.jcu.edu.au/students/feedback-and-complaints

Fees and financial support

www.jcu.edu.au/students/fees-and-financial-support

Inclusion and engagement

www.jcu.edu.au/inclusion-and-engagement

Indigenous student support

www.jcu.edu.au/australian-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islanderinformation/student-support

Information for current students

www.jcu.edu.au/students

International student support

www.jcu.edu.au/international-students

Learning skills/ Language support

www.jcu.edu.au/students/learning-skills

Library and computing services

www.jcu.edu.au/library

Librarians Liaison

www.jcu.edu.au/library/about/library-contact-details/liaisonlibrarian-discipline-responsibilities

Off-campus students

www.jcu.edu.au/off-campus-students

Responsibilities and rights

www.jcu.edu.au/students/support/student-support

Review of Assessment and Student Access

to Scripts and Materials Policy

www.jcu.edu.au/policy/student-services/review-of-assessmentand-student-access-to-scripts-and-materials-policy

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Special Consideration, Supplementary,

Deferred and Special Examinations
Requirements
Student Academic Misconduct
Requirements

www.jcu.edu.au/policy/student-services/special-consideration,supplementary,-deferred-and-special-examinations-policy
www.jcu.edu.au/policy/student-services/student-academicmisconduct-requirements-policy

Student Policies

www.jcu.edu.au/policy/student-services

Student Association

www.jcusa.edu.au/

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Section 5. Subject calendar

Week/ Date/Module

Subject activity

Readings/

Relationship to Assessment

Preparation

22-Feb-16

MODULE 1: Pages five steps of evidence based midwifery (2000)

and Bergs model of genuine caring (2005) as an underpinning to
woman centred, value based, and midwifery led care

Textbook
Week 1 readings

Foundational midwifery teaching, scaffolding

throughout semester and building content in
preparation for the assessment pieces in NS5131 and
content to be taught in NS5133 in study period 2

29-Feb-16

MODULE 2: Anatomy and physiology of male and female

reproductive organs

Textbook
Week 2 readings

Online Quiz #1 due Friday 4 March

07-Mar-16

MODULE 3: The physiology of reproduction and early pregnancy

Textbook
Week 3 readings

14-Mar-16

MODULE 4: Preconceptual health, counselling and teratogens

Textbook
Week 4 readings

21-Mar-16

MODULE 5: Normal fetal growth and wellbeing

Textbook
Week 5 readings

Case Study Part 1 due Friday 25 March

Census date: Thursday March 24

28-Mar-16

MODULE 6: Maternal physiological adaptations to pregnancy

Textbook
Week 6 readings

Online Quiz #2 due Friday 1 April

04-Apr-16

MODULE 7: Antenatal diagnostic screening and the midwives

responsibilities in counselling women requiring diagnostic screening

Textbook
Week 7 readings

11-Apr-16

MODULE 8:: Antenatal midwifery care of a well woman from

conception to birth

Textbook
Week 8 readings

MODULE 9: introduction to the antenatal cardiotocograph (CTG)

Textbook
Week 9 readings

Lecture
recess
9

25-Apr-16

Case Study Part 2 due Friday 30 April

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Week /Date/Module

Subject activity 1

Readings/Preparat
ion

Relationship to Assessment

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02-May-16

MODULE:10 Antenatal education, birth preparation and an

introduction to early parenting for well women and babies

Textbook
Week 10 readings

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09-May-16

MODULE:11 Introduction to the physiology of labour and birth

Textbook
Week 11 readings

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16-May-16

MODULE: 12 Introduction to the puerperium

Textbook
Week 12 readings

Online Quiz #4 due Friday 20 May

Semester content

Acid base and fetal physiology module of K2 fetal

monitoring training program due Friday 27 May
Professional experience: Clinical Competency
Workbook due Friday 27 May

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23-May-16

REVISION

30-May-16

STUDY VACATION [Examinations may commence on Saturday 4 June]

06-Jun-16

EXAMINATION PERIOD

13-Jun-16

EXAMINATION PERIOD

20-Jun-15

VACATION [Study Period 2 commences 25 July]

Online Quiz #3 due Friday 6 May

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