Postgraduate - Edith Cowan University
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MCP5010 20 Credit Points<br />
Disease Processes<br />
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE<br />
This unit examines the nature of the disease process in cancer.<br />
The role of various influences such as chemotherapeutic agents,<br />
radiotherapy and interventional procedures are critically examined<br />
with particular emphasis on individualising treatment in a<br />
palliative care context. The issues involved in medical decisionmaking<br />
will be explored.<br />
MCP5011 20 Credit Points<br />
Clinical Management 1<br />
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE<br />
This unit examines the concept of pain as a complex anatomical,<br />
physiological and psychosocial state. Current theories on pain<br />
neurophysiology are complemented by clinical illustrations to<br />
enable the student to critically analyse the physiological,<br />
anatomical and psychological basis of pain and the full spectrum<br />
of pain management options available to palliative care patients.<br />
MCP5012 20 Credit Points<br />
Clinical Management 2<br />
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE<br />
This unit addresses complex symptom management in patients<br />
with gastrointestinal, respiratory, haematological and<br />
paraneoplastic disease. The use of a range of interventions from<br />
simple less invasive treatments to more sophisticated<br />
interventions such as surgery, endoscopy, stenting and laser will<br />
be considered for patients at different stages of disease.<br />
MCP5013 20 Credit Points<br />
Clinical Management 3<br />
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE<br />
This unit examines the complex nature of psychiatric illness in<br />
palliative care patients, as well as symptom management in<br />
patients with incurable neurological, urogenital and head and neck<br />
cancer. The importance of good skin and wound care will be<br />
emphasised.<br />
MCP5014 20 Credit Points<br />
Counselling, Family and Other Issues<br />
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE<br />
This unit addresses the theory and practice of counselling with<br />
particular respect to the needs of palliative care patients and their<br />
significant others. Communication skills, ethical issues and<br />
supporting patient choices in management are explored.<br />
MHP4101 10 Credit Points<br />
Music, Health & Physical Education and the Young Learner<br />
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS<br />
This unit will introduce pre-service teachers to the theory and<br />
practice of Music Education, Health Education and Physical<br />
Education in the development of children aged 3-8 years. Preservice<br />
teachers will be introduced to the Western<br />
Australian Curriculum Framework and associated documents for<br />
The Arts (Music Education) and Health & Physical Education<br />
learning areas. The unit will focus on the development of<br />
fundamental skills and knowledge to assist in designing,<br />
organising, implementing and evaluating outcomes-based<br />
teaching and learning in these learning areas. A significant<br />
practical component provides opportunities for pre-service<br />
teachers to engage in, and reflect upon, learning experiences<br />
which contribute to children’s self-esteem and enjoyment in The<br />
Arts (Music Education) and Health & Physical Education<br />
Learning Areas.<br />
MHP5101 20 Credit Points<br />
Master Health Project<br />
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE<br />
In this unit, students initiate and plan an independent project.<br />
Students develop a proposal to address the project objectives and<br />
submit documentation required for approval to conduct the study.<br />
MHP5202 20 Credit Points<br />
Master Health Project<br />
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE<br />
Prerequisite :<br />
MHP5101 Master Health Project<br />
In this unit, students will implement their chosen project and<br />
prepare a final report.<br />
MID5101 20 Credit Points<br />
Contemporary Issues in Midwifery 1<br />
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE<br />
This unit focuses on the woman's experiences of health within the<br />
childbearing period influenced by historical, socio-political,<br />
cultural and economic factors. The philosophies, traditions and<br />
historical context shaping midwifery praxis as well as emerging<br />
trends such as partnership models, woman centred care and<br />
empowerment are covered. Students acquire knowledge of<br />
legislation and ethical codes of practice that guide<br />
midwifery. Supported by clinical practice, students begin to<br />
explore midwifery-led models of care for women anticipating an<br />
uncomplicated pregnancy and birth.<br />
MID5111 20 Credit Points<br />
Contemporary Issues in Midwifery 3<br />
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE<br />
This unit seeks to engage students in critical analysis of current<br />
health care issues; in particular those that impact on midwives'<br />
work practices. Students will be encouraged to negotiate a<br />
program of study that permits an in-depth exploration of an issue,<br />
which is critical to their own practice or work environment.<br />
MID5201 20 Credit Points<br />
Midwifery Issues 2: Project<br />
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE<br />
Prerequisites :<br />
MID5101 Contemporary Issues in Midwifery 1<br />
MIT5101 Midwifery Theory 1<br />
MIP5101 Midwifery Practice 1<br />
This unit is designed to advance students' knowledge relevant to a<br />
chosen dimension of midwifery practice and to enable them to be<br />
effective change agents in implementing innovative practices.<br />
Students pursue a project consistent with their development as<br />
beginning level practitioners.<br />
MIP5101 20 Credit Points<br />
Midwifery Practice 1<br />
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE<br />
This unit focuses on the clinical care of the mother, the fetus and<br />
neonate during the childbearing period. Students are introduced to<br />
a range of normal experiences and minor complications as<br />
experienced by women and explore the role of the midwife within<br />
a multi-disciplinary team in supporting the family during the<br />
childbearing year.<br />
MIP5201 20 Credit Points<br />
Midwifery Practice 2<br />
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE<br />
Prerequisites :<br />
MID5101 Contemporary Issues in Midwifery 1<br />
MIP5101 Midwifery Practice 1<br />
MIT5101 Midwifery Theory 1<br />
This unit provides the student with the opportunity to demonstrate<br />
advancing midwifery competencies in a variety of settings<br />
including complex care. Students will fulfil the pivotal role of the<br />
midwife in a multidisciplinary health care team and participate in<br />
collaborative processes for optimal outcomes. Students will<br />
practice and function in accordance with legislation and common<br />
law affecting midwifery practice. They utilise a critical, clinical<br />
decision-making approach to provide safe, competent, confident<br />
midwifery care for the childbearing family at the level of a<br />
beginning practitioner.<br />
ECU <strong>Postgraduate</strong> Course Guide 2008 273