This professional practice unit complements the theoretical unit ‘HMB3101 Complex Midwifery 2’. Utilising experience from ‘HMB2202 Midwifery Professional Practice 1’, students will be expected to extend their practice repertoire in providing evidence-based midwifery care to women and families under the supervision of a clinical educator/ preceptor. Students will be expected to provide care for the woman and her baby during pregnancy, labour and birth and the postpartum period. Students will recruit a further three (3) women as part of the Continuity of Care program.
Students in this unit are advised that restrictions apply to withdrawing online once enrolled, to meet the requirements of external placement providers.
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
Required readings will be made available on VU Collaborate.
This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.