Course Guide - Edith Cowan University

MCA6211
30 Credit Points
Studio 3
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
Prerequisite :
MCA5213 Studio 2
Preparation and presentation of a substantial body of work that
reflect the understanding and skills required of a professional
artist.
MCP5010
20 Credit Points
Disease Processes
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit examines the nature of the disease process in cancer.
The role of various influences such as chemotherapeutic agents,
radiotherapy and interventional procedures are critically examined
with particular emphasis on individualising treatment in a
palliative care context. The issues involved in medical decisionmaking
will be explored.
MCP5011
20 Credit Points
Clinical Management 1
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit examines the concept of pain as a complex anatomical,
physiological and psychosocial state. Current theories on pain
neurophysiology are complemented by clinical illustrations to
enable the student to critically classify pain from both a
physiological and anatomical basis and to understand the full
spectrum of pain management options available to palliative care
patients.
MCP5012
20 Credit Points
Clinical Management 2
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit addresses complex symptom management in patients
with gastrointestinal, respiratory, haematological and
paraneoplastic disease. The use of sophisticated intervention such
as surgery, endoscopy, stenting and laser will be balanced with
simpler less invasive treatments for patients at different stages of
disease.
MCP5013
20 Credit Points
Clinical Management 3
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit examines the complex nature of psychiatric illness in
palliative care patients, as well as a study of symptom
management in patients with incurable neurological, urogenital
and head and neck cancer. The importance of good skin and
wound care will be emphasised.
MCP5014
20 Credit Points
Counselling, Family and Other Issues
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit addresses the theory and practice of counselling with
particular respect to the needs of palliative care patients and their
significant others, as a special group. Communication skills and
the role of complementary therapy in patient management are
addressed.
MHP5101
20 Credit Points
Master Health Project
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
In this unit, students initiate and plan an independent project.
Students develop a proposal to address the project objectives and
submit documentation required for approval to conduct the study.
MHP5202
20 Credit Points
Master Health Project
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Prerequisite :
MHP5101 Master Health Project
In this unit, students will implement their chosen project and
prepare a final report.
MID5101
20 Credit Points
Contemporary Issues in Midwifery 1
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit focuses on the woman's experiences of health within the
childbearing period influenced by historical, socio-political,
cultural and economic factors. The philosophies, traditions and
historical context shaping midwifery praxis as well as emerging
trends such as partnership models, woman centred care and
empowerment are covered. Students acquire knowledge of
legislation and ethical codes of practice that guide
midwifery. Supported by clinical practice, students begin to
explore midwifery-led models of care for women anticipating an
uncomplicated pregnancy and birth.
MID5111
20 Credit Points
Contemporary Issues in Midwifery 3
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit seeks to engage students in critical analysis of current
health care issues; in particular those that impact on midwives'
work practices. Students will be encouraged to negotiate a
program of study that permits an in-depth exploration of an issue,
which is critical to their own practice or work environment.
MID5201
20 Credit Points
Midwifery Issues 2: Project
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Prerequisites :
MID5101 Contemporary Issues in Midwifery 1
MIT5101 Midwifery Theory 1
MIP5101 Midwifery Practice 1
This unit is designed to advance students' knowledge relevant to a
chosen dimension of midwifery practice and to enable them to be
effective change agents in implementing innovative practices.
Students pursue a project consistent with their development as
beginning level practitioners.
MIP5101
20 Credit Points
Midwifery Practice 1
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit focuses on the clinical care of the mother, the fetus and
neonate during the childbearing period. Students are introduced to
a range of normal experiences and minor complications as
experienced by women and explore the role of the midwife within
a multi-disciplinary team in supporting the family during the
childbearing year.
MIP5201
20 Credit Points
Midwifery Practice 2
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Prerequisites :
MID5101 Contemporary Issues in Midwifery 1
MIP5101 Midwifery Practice 1
MIT5101 Midwifery Theory 1
This unit provides the student with the opportunity to demonstrate
advancing midwifery competencies in a variety of settings
including complex care. Students will fulfil the pivotal role of the
midwife in a multidisciplinary health care team and participate in
collaborative processes for optimal outcomes. Students will
practice and function in accordance with legislation and common
law affecting midwifery practice. They utilise a critical, clinical
decision-making approach to provide safe, competent, confident
midwifery care for the childbearing family at the level of a
beginning practitioner.
MIP5301
Midwifery Project
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Prerequisites :
MID5111 Contemporary Issues in Midwifery 3
NUR5113 Evaluating Practice in Health
20 Credit Points
This unit enables midwives to critically consider the principles
that underpin the characteristics, implications and boundaries of
an extended clinical role in a chosen area of midwifery. Students
undertake a detailed analysis of the elements of their current role
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