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Aboriginal Health Studies 3 - Women's Health
Aboriginal Health Studies 3 - Women's Health
Module
National Code
State Code
48193
48193
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
Nominal Hours
60
Description
To equip students with the knowledge and skills to
actively encourage client behaviour, activities and
attitudes that will facilitate optimal health levels
for women, enhance self-actualisation and assist
women to direct self-change and achieve their
maximum potential.
To give students an appreciation and understanding
of traditional and contemporary childbirth
techniques and cultural aspects.
To give students skills to be able to assist and
advise women in pregnancy, labour, birthing, the
post-natal period and with the newborn.
To give health workers skills to work in a team with
doctors and nurses in the promotion of Aboriginal
women's health.
actively encourage client behaviour, activities and
attitudes that will facilitate optimal health levels
for women, enhance self-actualisation and assist
women to direct self-change and achieve their
maximum potential.
To give students an appreciation and understanding
of traditional and contemporary childbirth
techniques and cultural aspects.
To give students skills to be able to assist and
advise women in pregnancy, labour, birthing, the
post-natal period and with the newborn.
To give health workers skills to work in a team with
doctors and nurses in the promotion of Aboriginal
women's health.
General notes
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Evidence Guide
Internal Assessment 100%
Assignment 20%
Compare and contrast child birthing methods in
traditional and contemporary Aboriginal culture.
Practical Assessment 20%
Skills in assessing ante-natal mother.
Practical skills checklist.
Case Study 20%
Including assessment, action plan, implementation
and evaluation.
Group Participation 20%
Participation in workshop, demonstration and
practice of skills in women's health.
Oral or Written Test 20%
To demonstrate knowledge of ante-natal tests
required and action required on results. Ante-natal
care.
The assessments should aim to achieve the following:
- To reinforce understanding of theory objectives and the
Aboriginal context.
- To ensure a safe level of practical skills in the
management of pregnancy.
- To provide practice in action planning, implementation and
evaluation.
- To provide practice in the verbal presentation of case
studies.
Assignment 20%
Compare and contrast child birthing methods in
traditional and contemporary Aboriginal culture.
Practical Assessment 20%
Skills in assessing ante-natal mother.
Practical skills checklist.
Case Study 20%
Including assessment, action plan, implementation
and evaluation.
Group Participation 20%
Participation in workshop, demonstration and
practice of skills in women's health.
Oral or Written Test 20%
To demonstrate knowledge of ante-natal tests
required and action required on results. Ante-natal
care.
The assessments should aim to achieve the following:
- To reinforce understanding of theory objectives and the
Aboriginal context.
- To ensure a safe level of practical skills in the
management of pregnancy.
- To provide practice in action planning, implementation and
evaluation.
- To provide practice in the verbal presentation of case
studies.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Associated Qual/Courses
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6992 | 1256 | Aboriginal Health Work | Accredited course |