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MPT3204 Introduction to Labour and Birth Practice
SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY
Credit Points: 15
Prerequisites:
MPT3203 Principles of Labour and Birth Care
NMS3201 Applied Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 3
NST3209 Evidence Based Practice in Health Care
NSP3200 Advanced Nursing Competencies
NNT3201 Principles of the Individual's Adaptation to Altered Health Status 3
 
Description:

This unit focuses on the family’s experiences of labour and birth. Students will develop the requisite skills for the provision of a sensitive, safe, and emotionally satisfying experience, within the mandatory legal and ethical frameworks for midwifery. 



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This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
K65Bachelor of Science (Nursing) Bachelor of Science (Midwifery)
 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 31/03/2010 VET: 31/03/2010