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<p>This unit will explore women’s health issues across the life span, including the impacts associated with pregnancy and childbirth. Knowledge and clinical skills related to women’s health and gynaecological care will be developed, along with an understanding of gender as a health determinant. There will be an emphasis on the importance of holistic care for women by collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams across diverse settings. It will focus on critically appraising current research and advancements in women’s health to inform clinical practice. Students will gain a strengths-based understanding of the physiological and psychological changes throughout a woman's lifespan, specific LGBTQIA+ health considerations, management of common gynaecological conditions, menopause, and the integration of sexual and reproductive health knowledge. Additionally, the unit will address the impact of sociocultural factors on healthcare access and the significance of exercise and modifiable lifestyle factors in promoting overall health.</p>
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<p><span >The ANMAC National Accreditation Standards for the Midwife (2021); NMBA Midwife Standards for Practice (2018); NMBA Code of Conduct for the Midwife (2018); and the NMBA Code of Ethics for the Midwife (2014) have substantially informed the syllabus/content of this unit</span></p>
<p>Topics may include:</p>
<p>· Physiological and psychological changes in a woman's lifespan</p>
<p>· Sexual and reproductive health</p>
<p>· Common gynaecological conditions and diseases</p>
<p>· Comprehensive health assessments for women</p>
<p>· Care of women undergoing gynaecological surgical procedures or medical management of reproductive conditions</p>
<p>· Sociocultural factors affecting women's health</p>
<p>· Exercise and modifiable lifestyle factors for women's health</p>
<p>· Interdisciplinary collaboration for holistic care</p>
<p>· Current research and advancements in women’s health</p>
<p>· Application of sexual and reproductive health knowledge as strategies to address Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 5.6</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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<p>This unit will explore women’s health issues across the life span, including the impacts associated with pregnancy and childbirth. Knowledge and clinical skills related to women’s health and gynaecological care will be developed, along with an understanding of gender as a health determinant. There will be an emphasis on the importance of holistic care for women by collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams across diverse settings. It will focus on critically appraising current research and advancements in women’s health to inform clinical practice. Students will gain a strengths-based understanding of the physiological and psychological changes throughout a woman's lifespan, specific LGBTQIA+ health considerations, management of common gynaecological conditions, menopause, and the integration of sexual and reproductive health knowledge. Additionally, the unit will address the impact of sociocultural factors on healthcare access and the significance of exercise and modifiable lifestyle factors in promoting overall health.</p>
Unit content
<p><span >The ANMAC National Accreditation Standards for the Midwife (2021); NMBA Midwife Standards for Practice (2018); NMBA Code of Conduct for the Midwife (2018); and the NMBA Code of Ethics for the Midwife (2014) have substantially informed the syllabus/content of this unit</span></p> <p>Topics may include:</p> <p>· Physiological and psychological changes in a woman's lifespan</p> <p>· Sexual and reproductive health</p> <p>· Common gynaecological conditions and diseases</p> <p>· Comprehensive health assessments for women</p> <p>· Care of women undergoing gynaecological surgical procedures or medical management of reproductive conditions</p> <p>· Sociocultural factors affecting women's health</p> <p>· Exercise and modifiable lifestyle factors for women's health</p> <p>· Interdisciplinary collaboration for holistic care</p> <p>· Current research and advancements in women’s health</p> <p>· Application of sexual and reproductive health knowledge as strategies to address Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 5.6</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Midwifery
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
060303 - Midwifery
Offering:
<p><strong>Early Semester 1 Nursing</strong><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/midbm2000">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Understand the physiological and psychological changes that occur throughout a woman's lifespan and how these changes impact overall health.</p>
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<p>Evaluate the impact of historical and sociocultural factors including gender on women's health, healthcare access, and evidence-based care.</p>
K3
<p>Incorporate the significance of exercise and modifiable lifestyle factors in promoting women's health.</p>
K4
<p>Demonstrate knowledge of sexual and reproductive health, including common gynaecological conditions and their management.</p>
S1
<p>Develop skills necessary to identify and manage common gynaecological surgical and medical conditions with an emphasis on evidence-based practice.</p>
S2
<p>Demonstrate proficiency in conducting comprehensive health assessments specific to women, incorporating physical examinations, psychosocial assessment, and the woman’s history.</p>
S3
<p>Critically appraise current research and advancements in women’s health to inform clinical practice.</p>
A1
<p>Integrate knowledge of reproductive health and family planning into women’s education and counselling sessions.</p>
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<p>Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams to provide holistic care for women across diverse settings.</p>
Assessment
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<p>Theoretical concepts of women’s health across the lifespan. </p>
<p>Online activities</p>
<p>40-60%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, S2, S3, A1
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<p>Case study analysis of women’s health issues.</p>
<p>Written task</p>
<p>40-60%</p>
K2, K3, S1, S2, A2
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Midwifery
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
060303 - Midwifery
Offering:
<p><strong>Early Semester 1 Nursing</strong><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/midbm2000">View unit fees</a>
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