PAR3031 · Monash University
Paramedic management of maternal and neonatal health
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 3
- Workload
- —
- Faculty
- Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
What it covers
In this unit you will continue to develop the knowledge and skills needed to care for the maternity patient during pregnancy, labour, birth, and the postnatal period, as well as for neonates. The unit will be case based and will include clinical skills practice and simulation. You will be supported to develop essential clinical, communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills in the context of maternity and newborn care.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| End of semester examination (2 hours and 10 minutes)hurdle | Examination | 35% |
| Case study analysis and reflection (2,500 words total)hurdle | Written | 35% |
| Objective structured clinical examination (OSCE)hurdle | Demonstration | 30% |
Hurdle tasks must be passed regardless of your overall mark.
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Peninsula | On-campus |