Bachelor of Nursing Science in Midwifery Nursing
Examine maternity and newborn care through the sciences of pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal period.
About the course
Examine maternity and newborn care through the sciences of pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal period. The proposed outline places respectful care, family communication and timely referral within Southern African health services. Midwifery learning must progress from scientific understanding and simulation to supervised practice within an approved professional education programme.
What you'll learn
Explain normal physiological changes across pregnancy and the postnatal period.
Analyse maternity and newborn case information within a supervised learner role.
Recognise the importance of escalation, referral and team communication.
Evaluate respectful maternity care and identify a service-improvement priority.
Requirements
Recommended preparation includes biology, chemistry, mathematics and academic English. Entry, student registration, clinical placement eligibility and progression must follow the approved institutional programme and the regulator in the country of practice. BMIT admission thresholds and professional recognition have not been verified, so comparator entry rules are not reproduced.
Course content
The subjects are grouped by learning stage, from foundations to specialist study and supervised application. Complete earlier foundations before the related advanced work. Clinical, laboratory, field and workplace subjects use approved facilities and supervision appropriate to the programme.
4 learning stages 28 subjects
1Stage 1: Nursing and reproductive sciences8 subjects
2Stage 2: Midwifery disciplines8 subjects
3Stage 3: Family and maternity services8 subjects
4Stage 4: Approved midwifery integration4 subjects
Subjects in this programme
The subjects are grouped by learning stage, from foundations to specialist study and supervised application. Complete earlier foundations before the related advanced work. Clinical, laboratory, field and workplace subjects use approved facilities and supervision appropriate to the programme.
28 subjects are listed below with a short description of each. The Subject descriptions tab contains the learning outcomes, topics, practical tasks and assessments.
Stage 1: Nursing and reproductive sciences
- Human Anatomy. Examine body organisation, musculoskeletal structures and their relationship within human anatomy. The subject develops thoracic structures and abdominal structures, then examines nervous structures and anatomical relationships. Study approved anatomical models and images in a supervised setting.
- Human Physiology. Develop your understanding of human physiology through homeostasis and cardiovascular function. The subject develops respiration and renal function, then examines endocrine regulation and nervous function. Interpret physiological teaching data and supervised non-invasive demonstrations.
- Biochemistry. Study biomolecules and enzymes as foundations for biochemistry. The subject develops metabolism and energy transfer, then examines regulation and biochemical evidence. Interpret approved biochemical teaching data.
- Microbiology. Examine microbial diversity, cell function and their relationship within microbiology. The subject develops growth concepts and microbial ecology, then examines quality controls and biosafety. Use approved images, datasets and low-risk supervised teaching materials.
- Fundamental Nursing. Develop your understanding of fundamental nursing through nursing process and person-centred care. The subject develops basic needs and observation, then examines documentation and infection prevention. Practise approved nursing skills in simulation under qualified supervision.
- Health Ethics and Professional Practice. Study consent and confidentiality as foundations for health ethics and professional practice. The subject develops scope of practice and equity, then examines professional accountability and ethical reasoning. Discuss a simulated ethical dilemma with attention to patient rights.
- Clinical Communication. Examine listening, plain language and their relationship within clinical communication. The subject develops cultural context and shared information, then examines team handover and documentation. Practise communication in supervised simulation using fictional cases.
- Academic and Professional Communication. Develop your understanding of academic and professional communication through reading strategies and evidence use. The subject develops report structure and presentations, then examines audience and referencing. Prepare a report and presentation for a defined professional audience.
Stage 2: Midwifery disciplines
- General Pathology. Study cell injury and inflammation as foundations for general pathology. The subject develops repair and neoplasia, then examines circulatory disturbances and disease mechanisms. Analyse de-identified teaching cases using approved pathology images.
- Pharmacology. Examine drug action, pharmacokinetics and their relationship within pharmacology. The subject develops therapeutic classes and adverse effects, then examines interactions and responsible medicine use. Analyse de-identified medicine teaching cases within authorised learner scope.
- Midwifery Foundations. Develop your understanding of midwifery foundations through reproductive science and maternity assessment concepts. The subject develops respectful care and maternal wellbeing, then examines newborn transition and professional responsibilities. Practise approved midwifery simulation and case discussion.
- Low-Risk Midwifery. Study antenatal care and physiological labour as foundations for low-risk midwifery. The subject develops postnatal care and newborn support, then examines family communication and documentation. Complete approved supervised low-risk maternity learning.
- Complex Midwifery and Referral. Examine maternal complications, fetal concerns and their relationship within complex midwifery and referral. The subject develops newborn concerns and deterioration, then examines team coordination and referral. Use approved simulation and supervised complex maternity case learning.
- Newborn Health and Nursing. Develop your understanding of newborn health and nursing through adaptation and feeding. The subject develops observation and common concerns, then examines family support and escalation. Practise approved newborn simulation and supervised learning.
- Gynaecology and Reproductive Health. Study reproductive systems and menstrual health as foundations for gynaecology and reproductive health. The subject develops common conditions and reproductive choices, then examines screening concepts and respectful care. Review de-identified reproductive-health cases in an approved clinical setting.
- Clinical Skills Foundations. Examine patient interaction, structured assessment and their relationship within clinical skills foundations. The subject develops observation and documentation, then examines infection prevention and escalation. Practise approved skills in simulation before authorised clinical exposure.
Stage 3: Family and maternity services
- Community Health Nursing. Develop your understanding of community health nursing through community assessment and primary care. The subject develops prevention and home context, then examines family support and service coordination. Undertake authorised supervised community nursing learning.
- Child and Family Nursing. Study growth and development and family partnership as foundations for child and family nursing. The subject develops child assessment and common care needs, then examines prevention and safeguarding. Use supervised simulation and approved child-health nursing placements.
- Public Health Foundations. Examine population health, social determinants and their relationship within public health foundations. The subject develops prevention and primary care, then examines health systems and equity. Analyse a regional population-health problem using approved public evidence.
- Health Promotion. Develop your understanding of health promotion through health behaviour and communication. The subject develops community priorities and intervention design, then examines participation and evaluation. Develop a health-promotion activity with appropriate permission and review.
- Epidemiology. Study population measures and study designs as foundations for epidemiology. The subject develops bias and confounding, then examines association and public-health interpretation. Analyse a de-identified population-health dataset.
- Applied Statistics. Examine descriptive measures, probability and their relationship within applied statistics. The subject develops sampling and estimation, then examines hypothesis testing and regression. Analyse an approved dataset and distinguish uncertainty from systematic bias.
- Nursing Unit Management. Develop your understanding of nursing unit management through care organisation and staffing. The subject develops delegation and records, then examines quality and professional development. Analyse a nursing-unit case with permissioned or synthetic records.
- Research Methods. Study research questions and literature review as foundations for research methods. The subject develops study design and data collection, then examines ethics and interpretation. Prepare a feasible investigation proposal with a defined evidence need.
Stage 4: Approved midwifery integration
- Clinical Reasoning and Evidence. Examine problem representation, differential reasoning and their relationship within clinical reasoning and evidence. The subject develops evidence appraisal and diagnostic uncertainty, then examines referral and reflective practice. Analyse de-identified cases within the approved professional learner role.
- Integrated Supervised Clinical Practice. Develop your understanding of integrated supervised clinical practice through approved clinical roles and care coordination. The subject develops case reasoning and observed competence, then examines professional feedback and reflection. Complete an approved placement with qualified clinical supervision and authenticated records.
- Project Development and Feasibility. Study problem definition and evidence review as foundations for project development and feasibility. The subject develops requirements and method selection, then examines feasibility and evaluation criteria. Develop an approved discipline-specific project proposal with a supervisor.
- Integrated Project and Technical Report. Examine implementation, evidence collection and their relationship within integrated project and technical report. The subject develops analysis and verification, then examines limitations and communication. Complete the approved project and maintain an auditable evidence record.
Assessment and practical learning
- Proposed assessment: written case analyses, knowledge assessments and structured discussion of evidence and professional responsibilities.
- Observed skills assessments in simulation followed by supervised workplace assessment and an authenticated practice portfolio.
- An evidence-based project and integrated assessment. Clinical competence requires direct assessment by approved supervisors, with locally approved progression rules.
Practical application
Maternity and newborn practice requires direct clinical supervision, appropriate facilities and assessed competence. Learners must work within authorised roles. BMIT should confirm whether this is an initial integrated nursing route or a post-registration midwifery route before setting admission, practice and registration requirements.
Subject descriptions
Select a subject to read its learning outcomes, main topics, practical task and assessment.
Stage 1: Nursing and reproductive sciences
Human Anatomy
Examine body organisation, musculoskeletal structures and their relationship within human anatomy. The subject develops thoracic structures and abdominal structures, then examines nervous structures and anatomical relationships. Study approved anatomical models and images in a supervised setting.
Learning outcomes
- Explain body organisation and musculoskeletal structures using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving thoracic structures and abdominal structures.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing nervous structures and anatomical relationships.
Main topics
- Body organisation
- Musculoskeletal structures
- Thoracic structures
- Abdominal structures
- Nervous structures
- Anatomical relationships
Practical task
Study approved anatomical models and images in a supervised setting.
Assessment
Submit an annotated anatomy portfolio and identification assessment.
Human Physiology
Develop your understanding of human physiology through homeostasis and cardiovascular function. The subject develops respiration and renal function, then examines endocrine regulation and nervous function. Interpret physiological teaching data and supervised non-invasive demonstrations.
Learning outcomes
- Explain homeostasis and cardiovascular function using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving respiration and renal function.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing endocrine regulation and nervous function.
Main topics
- Homeostasis
- Cardiovascular function
- Respiration
- Renal function
- Endocrine regulation
- Nervous function
Practical task
Interpret physiological teaching data and supervised non-invasive demonstrations.
Assessment
Submit a function-based case analysis and data interpretation.
Biochemistry
Study biomolecules and enzymes as foundations for biochemistry. The subject develops metabolism and energy transfer, then examines regulation and biochemical evidence. Interpret approved biochemical teaching data.
Learning outcomes
- Explain biomolecules and enzymes using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving metabolism and energy transfer.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing regulation and biochemical evidence.
Main topics
- Biomolecules
- Enzymes
- Metabolism
- Energy transfer
- Regulation
- Biochemical evidence
Practical task
Interpret approved biochemical teaching data.
Assessment
Submit pathway reasoning and a data-analysis report.
Microbiology
Examine microbial diversity, cell function and their relationship within microbiology. The subject develops growth concepts and microbial ecology, then examines quality controls and biosafety. Use approved images, datasets and low-risk supervised teaching materials.
Learning outcomes
- Explain microbial diversity and cell function using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving growth concepts and microbial ecology.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing quality controls and biosafety.
Main topics
- Microbial diversity
- Cell function
- Growth concepts
- Microbial ecology
- Quality controls
- Biosafety
Practical task
Use approved images, datasets and low-risk supervised teaching materials.
Assessment
Submit a microbiology portfolio explaining evidence and biosafety limits.
Fundamental Nursing
Develop your understanding of fundamental nursing through nursing process and person-centred care. The subject develops basic needs and observation, then examines documentation and infection prevention. Practise approved nursing skills in simulation under qualified supervision.
Learning outcomes
- Explain nursing process and person-centred care using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving basic needs and observation.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing documentation and infection prevention.
Main topics
- Nursing process
- Person-centred care
- Basic needs
- Observation
- Documentation
- Infection prevention
Practical task
Practise approved nursing skills in simulation under qualified supervision.
Assessment
Complete observed skills assessments and a reflective portfolio.
Health Ethics and Professional Practice
Study consent and confidentiality as foundations for health ethics and professional practice. The subject develops scope of practice and equity, then examines professional accountability and ethical reasoning. Discuss a simulated ethical dilemma with attention to patient rights.
Learning outcomes
- Explain consent and confidentiality using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving scope of practice and equity.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing professional accountability and ethical reasoning.
Main topics
- Consent
- Confidentiality
- Scope of practice
- Equity
- Professional accountability
- Ethical reasoning
Practical task
Discuss a simulated ethical dilemma with attention to patient rights.
Assessment
Submit a justified ethical decision and professional reflection.
Clinical Communication
Examine listening, plain language and their relationship within clinical communication. The subject develops cultural context and shared information, then examines team handover and documentation. Practise communication in supervised simulation using fictional cases.
Learning outcomes
- Explain listening and plain language using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving cultural context and shared information.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing team handover and documentation.
Main topics
- Listening
- Plain language
- Cultural context
- Shared information
- Team handover
- Documentation
Practical task
Practise communication in supervised simulation using fictional cases.
Assessment
Complete an observed communication exercise and reflective record.
Academic and Professional Communication
Develop your understanding of academic and professional communication through reading strategies and evidence use. The subject develops report structure and presentations, then examines audience and referencing. Prepare a report and presentation for a defined professional audience.
Learning outcomes
- Explain reading strategies and evidence use using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving report structure and presentations.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing audience and referencing.
Main topics
- Reading strategies
- Evidence use
- Report structure
- Presentations
- Audience
- Referencing
Practical task
Prepare a report and presentation for a defined professional audience.
Assessment
Submit revised written work and an individual presentation.
Stage 2: Midwifery disciplines
General Pathology
Study cell injury and inflammation as foundations for general pathology. The subject develops repair and neoplasia, then examines circulatory disturbances and disease mechanisms. Analyse de-identified teaching cases using approved pathology images.
Learning outcomes
- Explain cell injury and inflammation using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving repair and neoplasia.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing circulatory disturbances and disease mechanisms.
Main topics
- Cell injury
- Inflammation
- Repair
- Neoplasia
- Circulatory disturbances
- Disease mechanisms
Practical task
Analyse de-identified teaching cases using approved pathology images.
Assessment
Submit a mechanism-based pathology report.
Pharmacology
Examine drug action, pharmacokinetics and their relationship within pharmacology. The subject develops therapeutic classes and adverse effects, then examines interactions and responsible medicine use. Analyse de-identified medicine teaching cases within authorised learner scope.
Learning outcomes
- Explain drug action and pharmacokinetics using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving therapeutic classes and adverse effects.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing interactions and responsible medicine use.
Main topics
- Drug action
- Pharmacokinetics
- Therapeutic classes
- Adverse effects
- Interactions
- Responsible medicine use
Practical task
Analyse de-identified medicine teaching cases within authorised learner scope.
Assessment
Submit a pharmacological reasoning report and knowledge assessment.
Midwifery Foundations
Develop your understanding of midwifery foundations through reproductive science and maternity assessment concepts. The subject develops respectful care and maternal wellbeing, then examines newborn transition and professional responsibilities. Practise approved midwifery simulation and case discussion.
Learning outcomes
- Explain reproductive science and maternity assessment concepts using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving respectful care and maternal wellbeing.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing newborn transition and professional responsibilities.
Main topics
- Reproductive science
- Maternity assessment concepts
- Respectful care
- Maternal wellbeing
- Newborn transition
- Professional responsibilities
Practical task
Practise approved midwifery simulation and case discussion.
Assessment
Complete knowledge assessments and observed simulation records.
Low-Risk Midwifery
Study antenatal care and physiological labour as foundations for low-risk midwifery. The subject develops postnatal care and newborn support, then examines family communication and documentation. Complete approved supervised low-risk maternity learning.
Learning outcomes
- Explain antenatal care and physiological labour using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving postnatal care and newborn support.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing family communication and documentation.
Main topics
- Antenatal care
- Physiological labour
- Postnatal care
- Newborn support
- Family communication
- Documentation
Practical task
Complete approved supervised low-risk maternity learning.
Assessment
Submit an authenticated maternity competence portfolio.
Complex Midwifery and Referral
Examine maternal complications, fetal concerns and their relationship within complex midwifery and referral. The subject develops newborn concerns and deterioration, then examines team coordination and referral. Use approved simulation and supervised complex maternity case learning.
Learning outcomes
- Explain maternal complications and fetal concerns using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving newborn concerns and deterioration.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing team coordination and referral.
Main topics
- Maternal complications
- Fetal concerns
- Newborn concerns
- Deterioration
- Team coordination
- Referral
Practical task
Use approved simulation and supervised complex maternity case learning.
Assessment
Complete directly observed assessment and reasoned case reviews.
Newborn Health and Nursing
Develop your understanding of newborn health and nursing through adaptation and feeding. The subject develops observation and common concerns, then examines family support and escalation. Practise approved newborn simulation and supervised learning.
Learning outcomes
- Explain adaptation and feeding using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving observation and common concerns.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing family support and escalation.
Main topics
- Adaptation
- Feeding
- Observation
- Common concerns
- Family support
- Escalation
Practical task
Practise approved newborn simulation and supervised learning.
Assessment
Submit an authenticated newborn-care learning portfolio.
Gynaecology and Reproductive Health
Study reproductive systems and menstrual health as foundations for gynaecology and reproductive health. The subject develops common conditions and reproductive choices, then examines screening concepts and respectful care. Review de-identified reproductive-health cases in an approved clinical setting.
Learning outcomes
- Explain reproductive systems and menstrual health using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving common conditions and reproductive choices.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing screening concepts and respectful care.
Main topics
- Reproductive systems
- Menstrual health
- Common conditions
- Reproductive choices
- Screening concepts
- Respectful care
Practical task
Review de-identified reproductive-health cases in an approved clinical setting.
Assessment
Submit an evidence-based case portfolio and professional reflection.
Clinical Skills Foundations
Examine patient interaction, structured assessment and their relationship within clinical skills foundations. The subject develops observation and documentation, then examines infection prevention and escalation. Practise approved skills in simulation before authorised clinical exposure.
Learning outcomes
- Explain patient interaction and structured assessment using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving observation and documentation.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing infection prevention and escalation.
Main topics
- Patient interaction
- Structured assessment
- Observation
- Documentation
- Infection prevention
- Escalation
Practical task
Practise approved skills in simulation before authorised clinical exposure.
Assessment
Complete observed assessments and a supervisor-authenticated skills portfolio.
Stage 3: Family and maternity services
Community Health Nursing
Develop your understanding of community health nursing through community assessment and primary care. The subject develops prevention and home context, then examines family support and service coordination. Undertake authorised supervised community nursing learning.
Learning outcomes
- Explain community assessment and primary care using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving prevention and home context.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing family support and service coordination.
Main topics
- Community assessment
- Primary care
- Prevention
- Home context
- Family support
- Service coordination
Practical task
Undertake authorised supervised community nursing learning.
Assessment
Submit a community case study and authenticated practice record.
Child and Family Nursing
Study growth and development and family partnership as foundations for child and family nursing. The subject develops child assessment and common care needs, then examines prevention and safeguarding. Use supervised simulation and approved child-health nursing placements.
Learning outcomes
- Explain growth and development and family partnership using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving child assessment and common care needs.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing prevention and safeguarding.
Main topics
- Growth and development
- Family partnership
- Child assessment
- Common care needs
- Prevention
- Safeguarding
Practical task
Use supervised simulation and approved child-health nursing placements.
Assessment
Complete case-based assessments and observed practice records.
Public Health Foundations
Examine population health, social determinants and their relationship within public health foundations. The subject develops prevention and primary care, then examines health systems and equity. Analyse a regional population-health problem using approved public evidence.
Learning outcomes
- Explain population health and social determinants using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving prevention and primary care.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing health systems and equity.
Main topics
- Population health
- Social determinants
- Prevention
- Primary care
- Health systems
- Equity
Practical task
Analyse a regional population-health problem using approved public evidence.
Assessment
Submit a needs assessment and prevention proposal.
Health Promotion
Develop your understanding of health promotion through health behaviour and communication. The subject develops community priorities and intervention design, then examines participation and evaluation. Develop a health-promotion activity with appropriate permission and review.
Learning outcomes
- Explain health behaviour and communication using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving community priorities and intervention design.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing participation and evaluation.
Main topics
- Health behaviour
- Communication
- Community priorities
- Intervention design
- Participation
- Evaluation
Practical task
Develop a health-promotion activity with appropriate permission and review.
Assessment
Submit the activity plan, materials and evaluation approach.
Epidemiology
Study population measures and study designs as foundations for epidemiology. The subject develops bias and confounding, then examines association and public-health interpretation. Analyse a de-identified population-health dataset.
Learning outcomes
- Explain population measures and study designs using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving bias and confounding.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing association and public-health interpretation.
Main topics
- Population measures
- Study designs
- Bias
- Confounding
- Association
- Public-health interpretation
Practical task
Analyse a de-identified population-health dataset.
Assessment
Submit calculations and a critical interpretation.
Applied Statistics
Examine descriptive measures, probability and their relationship within applied statistics. The subject develops sampling and estimation, then examines hypothesis testing and regression. Analyse an approved dataset and distinguish uncertainty from systematic bias.
Learning outcomes
- Explain descriptive measures and probability using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving sampling and estimation.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing hypothesis testing and regression.
Main topics
- Descriptive measures
- Probability
- Sampling
- Estimation
- Hypothesis testing
- Regression
Practical task
Analyse an approved dataset and distinguish uncertainty from systematic bias.
Assessment
Submit a reproducible analysis with justified methods and interpretation.
Nursing Unit Management
Develop your understanding of nursing unit management through care organisation and staffing. The subject develops delegation and records, then examines quality and professional development. Analyse a nursing-unit case with permissioned or synthetic records.
Learning outcomes
- Explain care organisation and staffing using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving delegation and records.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing quality and professional development.
Main topics
- Care organisation
- Staffing
- Delegation
- Records
- Quality
- Professional development
Practical task
Analyse a nursing-unit case with permissioned or synthetic records.
Assessment
Submit a unit-improvement plan and professional reflection.
Research Methods
Study research questions and literature review as foundations for research methods. The subject develops study design and data collection, then examines ethics and interpretation. Prepare a feasible investigation proposal with a defined evidence need.
Learning outcomes
- Explain research questions and literature review using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving study design and data collection.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing ethics and interpretation.
Main topics
- Research questions
- Literature review
- Study design
- Data collection
- Ethics
- Interpretation
Practical task
Prepare a feasible investigation proposal with a defined evidence need.
Assessment
Submit a proposal, methods rationale and ethics considerations.
Stage 4: Approved midwifery integration
Clinical Reasoning and Evidence
Examine problem representation, differential reasoning and their relationship within clinical reasoning and evidence. The subject develops evidence appraisal and diagnostic uncertainty, then examines referral and reflective practice. Analyse de-identified cases within the approved professional learner role.
Learning outcomes
- Explain problem representation and differential reasoning using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving evidence appraisal and diagnostic uncertainty.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing referral and reflective practice.
Main topics
- Problem representation
- Differential reasoning
- Evidence appraisal
- Diagnostic uncertainty
- Referral
- Reflective practice
Practical task
Analyse de-identified cases within the approved professional learner role.
Assessment
Submit case analyses and an oral reasoning assessment.
Integrated Supervised Clinical Practice
Develop your understanding of integrated supervised clinical practice through approved clinical roles and care coordination. The subject develops case reasoning and observed competence, then examines professional feedback and reflection. Complete an approved placement with qualified clinical supervision and authenticated records.
Learning outcomes
- Explain approved clinical roles and care coordination using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving case reasoning and observed competence.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing professional feedback and reflection.
Main topics
- Approved clinical roles
- Care coordination
- Case reasoning
- Observed competence
- Professional feedback
- Reflection
Practical task
Complete an approved placement with qualified clinical supervision and authenticated records.
Assessment
Pass direct clinical assessments and submit a reflective competence portfolio.
Project Development and Feasibility
Study problem definition and evidence review as foundations for project development and feasibility. The subject develops requirements and method selection, then examines feasibility and evaluation criteria. Develop an approved discipline-specific project proposal with a supervisor.
Learning outcomes
- Explain problem definition and evidence review using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving requirements and method selection.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing feasibility and evaluation criteria.
Main topics
- Problem definition
- Evidence review
- Requirements
- Method selection
- Feasibility
- Evaluation criteria
Practical task
Develop an approved discipline-specific project proposal with a supervisor.
Assessment
Submit a proposal, evidence review and evaluation plan.
Integrated Project and Technical Report
Examine implementation, evidence collection and their relationship within integrated project and technical report. The subject develops analysis and verification, then examines limitations and communication. Complete the approved project and maintain an auditable evidence record.
Learning outcomes
- Explain implementation and evidence collection using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving analysis and verification.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing limitations and communication.
Main topics
- Implementation
- Evidence collection
- Analysis
- Verification
- Limitations
- Communication
Practical task
Complete the approved project and maintain an auditable evidence record.
Assessment
Submit the final project, report and individual oral defence.
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