FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE CALENDAR 2005-2006

Midwifery

MWF 109 MWF 111 MWF 113 MWF 114 MWF 11A/B MWF 120 MWF 12A/B MWF 201 MWF 204 MWF 220 MWF 304 MWF 306 MWF 312 MWF 315 MWF 320 MWF 350 MWF 410 MWF 420 MWF 109 Critical Appraisal of Research Literature Introduction to the principles of clinical research and statistical inference with particular emphasis on critical assessment of evidence as presented in the health science literature. A problem-based approach will be taken. Lect: 3 hrs. back to top MWF 111 Midwifery Care I - Intensive This clinical course involves four weeks of structured learning experiences to prepare for MWF 120 the first clinical placement in a midwifery practice. Certification in CPR and Neonatal Resuscitation is done at this time. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Prerequisites: (MWF 11A/B or MWF 11) and (MWF 12A/B or MWF 12), with a minimum Grade of B- and MWF 109 and MWF 113 and MWF 114 and MWF 201. Lect: 3 hrs. back to top MWF 113 Life Sciences for Midwifery This course is divided into two sections: the Nature of Matter, and the Nature of Life. This course provides an overview of basic concepts relating to chemistry, biochemistry and microbiology. Content areas will include practical applications of clinical chemistry, specimen collection, related disease entities and pathologies, and laboratory values. A variety of evaluation methods will be used. Corequisite: BLG 10A/B. Lect: 3 hrs./Lab. 2 hrs. back to top MWF 114 Pharmacotherapy This course introduces concepts of pharmacotherapeutics. This course provides an overview of basic concepts in pharmacology, pharmacy and therapeutics relevant to the practice of midwifery in Ontario. Unifying concepts include pharmacokinetics, toxicology, adverse reactions in pregnancy and lactation and the neonate. A variety of evaluation methods will be used. Corequisite: BLG 10A/B. Lect: 3 hrs. back to top MWF 11A/B Social and Cultural Dimensions of Health Care This overview course will draw on current areas from sociology, anthropology and psychology to increase the students’ understanding of individuals, social and cultural groups and society in general in relation to health and health care. Special emphasis will be placed on understanding the social and cultural meanings of pregnancy and birth to women and their families. Of particular importance, are the values and preferences of Native peoples and the many cultural communities within Ontario. (formerly MWF 105 and MWF 106) Corequisite: MWF 12A/B. Lect: 3 hrs. back to top MWF 120 Midwifery Care I - Tutorials/Placement This clinical placement course focuses on prenatal and postnatal assessment skills, providing labour support and monitoring maternal and fetal well-being during labour. Also included, is an introduction to hands-on skills for the birth and the role of the second midwife. There are weekly situation-based, small group tutorials. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Prerequisite: MWF 111. Lect: 3 hrs./Lab. 9 hrs. back to top MWF 12A/B Introduction to Midwifery After a one week introductory session, the students spend the first two terms of the program following women throughout pregnancy, labour, birth and the postpartum, to gain an understanding of women’s experiences in pregnancy, birth and early parenting. The student’s role is support and observation. Through small group discussions, students will be oriented to the midwife’s role and the philosophy of practice in Ontario. (formerly MWF 110) Corequisite: MWF 11A/B. Lect: 3 hrs. back to top MWF 201 Reproductive Physiology This course provides an in-depth understanding of human reproduction with particular emphasis on intrinsic control mechanisms and extrinsic methods of regulation of reproduction. This course will also provide the basis for understanding alterations from normal mechanisms including the influence of medical conditions on reproductive processes. Prerequisite: BLG 10A/B or BLG 10 with a minimum Grade of C. Lect: 3 hrs. back to top MWF 204 Health, Science & Society This course is concerned with the biological, environmental, behavioural, social and economic factors that determine health needs of the population. There are three major components of the course: measuring health status, the determinants of health, and the provision of health care services. This is a reading, self-study course. Prerequisite: MWF 11A/B or MWF 11. Lect: 3 hrs. back to top MWF 220 Midwifery Care II This clinical course provides the student with an extended period of clinical experience, primarily within a midwifery practice under the supervision of a midwife preceptor. The course begins with all students in one location for one week, and then moves to individualized topics. The placement focuses on clinical skills in prenatal, labour and birth, postpartum and newborn care. Students begin to undertake the role of primary caregiver for childbearing women and their newborn infants. A weekly tutorial based on case situations and self-study materials will cover topics in preconception, antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum and newborn care. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Prerequisite: MWF 120. Lect: 3hrs./Lab: 12 hrs. back to top MWF 304 Principles & Methods of Research Advanced critical analysis of midwifery and related literature. Principles of research methodology and statistics are used to systematically examine the literature in relation to selected topics. Students participate in an ongoing research study. This is a reading, self-study course. Lect: 3 hrs. back to top MWF 306 Health Education and Health Promotion This course will incorporate concepts and principles from areas that contribute to the understanding of human behaviour in health related situations. Of special interest, are teaching-learning situations that arise in primary health care settings for childbearing families. Practical components such as preparing written materials for clients, and participating in structured and informal teaching opportunities in settings may be included. This course will be a reading self-study course. Prerequisite: MWF11A/B or MWF 11. Lect: 3 hrs. back to top MWF 312 Professional Issues Students will be brought together for a two week block for this course. Seminars and presentations will be used to cover topics related to the profession of midwifery, e.g. history of midwifery in Canada and other countries of the world, regulation of midwifery in Ontario, roles of professional and regulatory organizations, inter-professional issues such as scopes of practice, organizing and operating midwifery practices, issues in peer review and quality assurance. Corequisite: MWF 420. Lect: 3 hrs. back to top MWF 315 Midwifery Synthesis Paper Each student will submit an academic paper concerning either a clinical or a social aspect of midwifery. Students will be invited to present their papers to their peers. Prerequisite: MWF 220. Lect: 3 hrs. back to top MWF 320 Midwifery Care III This course is a continuation of clinical practice under the supervision of a midwife preceptor. The students will further develop their knowledge and skills relating to topics in preconception, antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum and newborn care. Clinical situations used for tutorial discussions will move from simple to more complex with further integration of the biological, behavioural and social concepts. Focus will increasingly be on the role of primary caregiver as both first and second midwife and on the development of clinical judgment, decision making, and the recognition of indications for consultation. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Prerequisite: MWF 220. Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 12 hrs. back to top MWF 350 Community Placement Three experiences of one month each are planned. A placement of one month each will be organized with an obstetrician and a labour and delivery nurse. The purpose is to obtain familiarity with obstetrical care in the hospital setting, and observe referral obstetric care provided by an obstetrician. These placements provide the opportunity to foster collegial relationships and participate as a care provider in a variety of maternity care settings. The third placement is an elective and will be organized by the student and may take place within or outside the province. International experiences will be encouraged whenever possible. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Prerequisite: MWF 220. Lab: 9 hrs. back to top MWF 410 Midwifery Care Clerkship In this final term of clinical practice, the emphasis will be on clinical judgement and decision-making skills. The student will be expected to provide primary care in the full role of primary midwife in all phases of childbirth care in all settings and should plan care and make clinical decisions with minimal supervision. According to the College of Midwives of Ontario, Clerkship students may act as one of the two midwives present for the birth. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Prerequisite: MWF 420. Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 12 hrs. back to top MWF 420 Midwifery Care IV This is the fourth in the sequence of midwifery clinical courses. By completion of this term the student will have integrated theoretical and clinical content progressively and have acquired a sound knowledge base and the clinical skills to provide primary midwifery care under supervision throughout the child bearing cycle in the role of both first and second midwife. Students continue to develop decision making skills and will focus on indications for transfer of care and on emergency skills. The tutorial situations will also focus on the recognition of indications for transfer of care and the relationship with other health care providers. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Prerequisite: MWF 320. Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 12 hrs. back to top