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MIT5201 Midwifery Theory 2
SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY
Credit Points: 20
Prerequisites:
MID5101 Contemporary Issues in Midwifery 1
MIP5101 Midwifery Practice 1
MIT5101 Midwifery Theory 1
 
Description:
This unit provides the foundation for students' theory and practice development in complex care situations in midwifery. Students study a range of conditions and diseases that may exist before pregnancy or occur as a result of pregnancy, birth and the puerperium. Students utilise research findings, theory and critical problem solving in the development of collaborative models of maternity care. Students promote quality outcomes for midwifery care and demonstrate knowledge of policies and procedures that have legal and ethical implications for midwifery. 

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This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
L68Master of Healthcare Studies
U50Master of Midwifery
 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 15/03/2013 VET: 20/05/2013