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MPT3203 Principles of Labour and Birth Care
SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY
Credit Points: 15
Prerequisites:
NMW2100 Beginning Midwifery Competencies
NNI2202 Ethics and Law in Nursing
NNS2106 Applied Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 2
NSP2209 Developing Nursing Competencies
NNT2206 Principles of the Individual's Adaptation to Altered Health Status 2
 
Description:

This unit further develops the foundations of theory and practice in midwifery. Students investigate the physical, biological, psychological, cultural, social and spiritual needs of women with an uncomplicated pregnancy during labour, birth and postpartum.  Students participate in education programs that address the family's information needs in relation to choices for labour and birth.

 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 30/04/2009 VET: 30/04/2009