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HEALM5002 - Advanced Clinical Practice in Child and Family Health
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<p>Building on the foundational knowledge and skills developed in the preceding unit, students undertaking this subject will demonstrate increased independence and proficiency in applying theoretical and practical competencies within Maternal and Child Health (MCH) community settings. Students will conduct individual consultations, home visits, and group sessions with growing confidence, consolidating and refining clinical skills in physical assessment for children aged birth to six years. They will perform psychosocial screenings with new mothers, facilitate community linkages, and apply advanced understanding of the MCH Key Ages and Stages framework to support child development and family wellbeing. Students will continue to engage in collaborative partnerships with families, while deepening their application of relevant legislation, professional guidelines, and ethical considerations in MCH practice. This unit includes a further 150 hours of supervised, supernumerary clinical placement within Local Council MCH services and affiliated specialty services<strong>.</strong></p>
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<p>The ANMAC National Accreditation Standards for the Midwife (2014); NMBA Midwife Standards for Practice (2021); NMBA Code of Conduct for the Midwife (2018), Code of Ethics for the Midwife (2014), NMBA Registered Nurse Standards for Practice (2020); NMBA Code of Conduct for nurses (2018), Code of Ethics for nurses (2012); Maternal and Child Health Service Standards (2019); and VAMCHN Professional Standards for Practice (2024) have substantially informed the syllabus/content of this unit.</p>
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<li>Working with families experiencing vulnerabilities</li>
<li>Recognising the sick child</li>
<li>Clinical issues for children in the community</li>
<li>Protective factors and strength-based approaches</li>
<li>Immunisations</li>
<li>Common childhood illnesses, congenital abnormalities and syndromes</li>
<li>Sleep & Settling</li>
<li>Family emotional health</li>
<li>Developmental concerns</li>
<li>Vision, hearing and speech concerns</li>
<li>Appropriate referrals and professional relationships</li>
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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>Building on the foundational knowledge and skills developed in the preceding unit, students undertaking this subject will demonstrate increased independence and proficiency in applying theoretical and practical competencies within Maternal and Child Health (MCH) community settings. Students will conduct individual consultations, home visits, and group sessions with growing confidence, consolidating and refining clinical skills in physical assessment for children aged birth to six years. They will perform psychosocial screenings with new mothers, facilitate community linkages, and apply advanced understanding of the MCH Key Ages and Stages framework to support child development and family wellbeing. Students will continue to engage in collaborative partnerships with families, while deepening their application of relevant legislation, professional guidelines, and ethical considerations in MCH practice. This unit includes a further 150 hours of supervised, supernumerary clinical placement within Local Council MCH services and affiliated specialty services<strong>.</strong></p>
Unit content
<p>The ANMAC National Accreditation Standards for the Midwife (2014); NMBA Midwife Standards for Practice (2021); NMBA Code of Conduct for the Midwife (2018), Code of Ethics for the Midwife (2014), NMBA Registered Nurse Standards for Practice (2020); NMBA Code of Conduct for nurses (2018), Code of Ethics for nurses (2012); Maternal and Child Health Service Standards (2019); and VAMCHN Professional Standards for Practice (2024) have substantially informed the syllabus/content of this unit.</p> <ul> <li>Working with families experiencing vulnerabilities</li> <li>Recognising the sick child</li> <li>Clinical issues for children in the community</li> <li>Protective factors and strength-based approaches</li> <li>Immunisations</li> <li>Common childhood illnesses, congenital abnormalities and syndromes</li> <li>Sleep & Settling</li> <li>Family emotional health</li> <li>Developmental concerns</li> <li>Vision, hearing and speech concerns</li> <li>Appropriate referrals and professional relationships</li> </ul>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Midwifery
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
30
EFTSL:
0.25
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/healm5002">060303 - Midwifery</a>
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Flexible Delivery - Berwick (Blended)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
Yes
Placement hours:
150
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed <a href="/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/course?p6_code=HEALM5001" target="_blank">HEALM5001</a></p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed <a href="/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/course?p6_code=HEALM6301" target="_blank">HEALM6301</a> OR must not have completed <a href="/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/course?p6_code=HEALM6304" target="_blank">HEALM6304</a></p>
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>Critically analyse the principles of primary health care to plan, implement, and evaluate health promotion activities in child, family, and community health practice. </p>
K2
<p>Critically evaluate and apply contemporary research to deliver comprehensive, safe, and effective evidence-based health care for children, families, and communities. </p>
S1
<p>Develop advanced clinical maternal and child health nursing skills including infant and child physical and developmental assessment, maternal health assessment and competent use of screening tools. </p>
S2
<p>Demonstrate high-level communication skills to engage and collaborate with children, families, groups, other health professionals, and community organisations. </p>
S3
<p>Demonstrate increased independence and proficiency in supervised clinical placement, applying advanced knowledge of the MCH Key Ages and Stages framework to support child development and promote family wellbeing. </p>
A1
<p>Apply reflective thinking and critical analysis to evaluate and enhance professional practice in maternal and child health nursing, demonstrating understanding of relevant legislation, ethical codes, and professional guidelines across diverse community contexts. </p>
A2
<p>Apply specialist maternal and child health knowledge to assess, discuss, and manage a range of child and family health issues, recognising when further assessment or intervention is required and referring appropriately<em>.</em> </p>
Assessment
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Learning outcomes assessed
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<p>Clinical audit of documentation in CDIS, using the framework and legislation relevant to MCH Practice.</p>
<p>Written Audit</p>
<p>40-60%</p>
K2, A2
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<p>Case Study highlighting red flags and appropriate interventions and referrals. </p>
<p>Case Study</p>
<p>40-60%</p>
K1, K2, S1, S2, A1, A2
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<p>Completion of 150 hours of supervised, supernumerary clinical placement. Minimum 120 hours in the Universal MCH service, and 30 hours in affiliated specialty services.</p>
<p>Clinical Placement (hurdle)</p>
<p>S/US</p>
K1, K2, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2
4
<p>Completion of mandatory training modules.</p>
<p>Training Modules (hurdle)</p>
<p>S/US</p>
K1, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplimentary 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>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Midwifery
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
30
EFTSL:
0.25
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/healm5002">060303 - Midwifery</a>
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Flexible Delivery - Berwick (Blended)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
Yes
Placement hours:
150
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<em>Information in the Federation Handbook is correct at the time of publication. The University reserves the right to alter any course, unit, procedure or fee.</em>
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