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Acknowledgement of Country We respectfully acknowledge the Indigenous Elders, custodians, their descendants and kin of this land past and present. Syllabus Introduction to maternal and child health in developing countries; maternal morbidity and mortality; antenatal care; safe motherhood: essential obstetric care. Cultural and social considerations in maternal and child health programmes. Parenting and family planning. Child health: common conditions and their causes, interventions in child health. Nutritional issues in maternal and child health. Programme considerations in maternal and child health. Unit study package code: MEDS6020 Mode of study: Fully Online Tuition pattern summary: This unit does not have a fieldwork component. Credit Value: 25.0 Pre-requisite units: Nil Co-requisite units: Nil Anti-requisite units: Nil Result type: Grade/Mark Approved incidental fees: Information about approved incidental fees can be obtained from our website. Visit fees.curtin.edu.au/incidental_fees.cfm for details. Unit coordinator: Title: Dr Name: Mohammed Ali Phone: +618 9266 3974 Email: [email protected] Location: Building: 401 - Room: 377C Teaching Staff: Name: Mohammed Ali Phone: +618 9266 3974 Email: [email protected] Location: Building: 401 - Room: 377C Administrative contact: Name: School Student Support Office Phone: (+618) 9266 2053 Email: Hlth-[email protected] Location: Building: 405 - Room: 325 Learning Management System: Blackboard (lms.curtin.edu.au) Unit Outline MEDS6020 Maternal and Child Health in Developing Countries Semester 2, 2016 Faculty of Health Sciences School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine MEDS6020 Maternal and Child Health in Developing Countries Bentley Campus 22 Jul 2016 School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine, Faculty of Health Sciences Page: 1 of 13 CRICOS Provider Code 00301J The only authoritative version of this Unit Outline is to be found online in OASIS

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Acknowledgement of Country We respectfully acknowledge the Indigenous Elders, custodians, their descendants and kin of this land past and present.

Syllabus Introduction to maternal and child health in developing countries; maternal morbidity and mortality; antenatal care; safe motherhood: essential obstetric care. Cultural and social considerations in maternal and child health programmes. Parenting and family planning. Child health: common conditions and their causes, interventions in child health. Nutritional issues in maternal and child health. Programme considerations in maternal and child health.

Unit study package code: MEDS6020

Mode of study: Fully Online

Tuition pattern summary: This unit does not have a fieldwork component.

Credit Value: 25.0

Pre-requisite units: Nil

Co-requisite units: Nil

Anti-requisite units: Nil

Result type: Grade/Mark

Approved incidental fees: Information about approved incidental fees can be obtained from our website. Visit fees.curtin.edu.au/incidental_fees.cfm for details.

Unit coordinator: Title: DrName: Mohammed AliPhone: +618 9266 3974Email: [email protected]: Building: 401 - Room: 377C

Teaching Staff: Name: Mohammed AliPhone: +618 9266 3974Email: [email protected]: Building: 401 - Room: 377C

Administrative contact: Name: School Student Support OfficePhone: (+618) 9266 2053Email: [email protected]: Building: 405 - Room: 325

Learning Management System: Blackboard (lms.curtin.edu.au)

Unit Outline

MEDS6020 Maternal and Child Health in Developing Countries Semester 2, 2016

Faculty of Health Sciences School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine

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Introduction Welcome to the Maternal and Child Health in Developing Countries unit.

This unit discusses a wide range of concepts underpinning the major issues affecting maternal and child health outcomes in developing countries.

 

Mothers and children shoulder a disproportionate burden of illness and deaths in developing countries.  It is, therefore, crucial to have an understanding of:

 •        How health and illness are determined in this population.

•        The extent and type of morbidity and mortality faced by them.

•        The interventions that can make a positive difference.

This unit will help you achieve this understanding and knowledge.

The unit is a one study period unit based on guided learning modules and recommended readings.  The unit modules are developed in such a way that you are guided through the topics and provided with reading materials that will assist you to focus on the crucial areas of learning in each module.

When you are ready to commence Module 1 of this unit, begin by finding the Module information in the unit Guide.  All readings for the unit can then be found in electronically from the library’s Reserve Collection (http://library.curtin.edu.au/find_information/catalogue/index.html)

Unit Learning Outcomes All graduates of Curtin University achieve a set of nine graduate attributes during their course of study. These tell an employer that, through your studies, you have acquired discipline knowledge and a range of other skills and attributes which employers say would be useful in a professional setting. Each unit in your course addresses the graduate attributes through a clearly identified set of learning outcomes. They form a vital part in the process referred to as assurance of learning. The learning outcomes tell you what you are expected to know, understand or be able to do in order to be successful in this unit. Each assessment for this unit is carefully designed to test your achievement of one or more of the unit learning outcomes. On successfully completing all of the assessments you will have achieved all of these learning outcomes.

Your course has been designed so that on graduating we can say you will have achieved all of Curtin's Graduate Attributes through the assurance of learning process in each unit.

On successful completion of this unit students can: Graduate Attributes addressed

1 Analyse global, national and local factors impacting on the health of women and children in developing countries

2 Examine the magnitude, patterns and causes of maternal and child morbidity and mortality in developing countries

3 Evaluate current intervention strategies for the promotion of antenatal, obstetric, maternal and child health in developing countries

4 Analyse public health programmes in developing countries that aim to improve neonatal, infant and child survival

5 Critically appraise principles of program development within the context of specific maternal and child health care issues.

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Curtin's Graduate Attributes

Learning Activities Distance learning offers new and exciting opportunities for adult learners who through others commitments such as work, family and community commitments are unable to attend university as an on campus student.  The principles of distance education involve students in two types of dialogue:  first with the course materials, and second with tutors, other students, work colleagues, family and friends.

Both the formal and informal elements of this dialogue provide a rich source of learning which enables students to integrate new ideas, consolidate and confirm existing knowledge and critique their existing values and assumptions.

Distance and adult learning principles recognize the value of one’s own life experience and current practice, and incorporate these elements within the curriculum process.  These processes enable learners to restructure concepts to fit their own experience and assist in the creation of new knowledge.

For this unit, the materials are presented in modules and each module will refer you to the essential readings.  There will be learning activities incorporated within the modules.  These are designed to stimulate your thinking about what you have to read and to help focus and clarify the concepts in your mind.  You do not need to submit these for marking unless they are labelled as assignments.  We strongly recommend you complete the learning activities, as they will assist you to develop your ideas for your assignments.

Learning Resources Other resources Academic support

You will receive academic support during your study from the tutor and coordinator of your unit.  An introductory letter will be sent to you via your email on the first week of the study period which identifies your tutor for this unit and their contact details.  This will also be posted in Blackboard.

Students are encouraged to keep in regular contact particularly with their tutor.  Contact can be via email, phone or fax, depending on which mode suits you as the student.  It is up to you and your tutor to identify which mode you will use so that communication is clearly established early in the semester of study.  As networks are established among students you will find support from each other.

 

 

Library support

Just because you are studying externally doesn’t mean that you’re disadvantaged in any way.  A great resource to make use of is Curtin’s library (T.L. Robertson Library), located in Building 105 on Bentley campus.

The library contains information on:

l Catalogue Tools; l Databases & Electronic Research Tools (E-Reserve); l Web Searching Resources; l Guides & Training; l Borrower Information; l Study Skills;

Apply discipline knowledge Thinking skills (use analytical skills to solve problems)

Information skills (confidence to investigate new ideas)

Communication skills Technology skillsLearning how to learn (apply principles learnt to new situations) (confidence to tackle unfamiliar problems)

International perspective (value the perspectives of others)

Cultural understanding (value the perspectives of others)

Professional Skills (work independently and as a team) (plan own work)

Find out more about Curtin's Graduate attributes at the Office of Teaching & Learning website: ctl.curtin.edu.au

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l Information & Services; l Referencing Resources; l Course & Subject Specific Student Resources; l Exam Resources; l Specialised Reference Resources; l Research & Teaching Support.

You will find detailed information about the Library and the services they offer contained within the booklet ‘Going the Distance:  studying externally at Curtin’.

You can visit the Library web site online at (http://library.curtin.edu.au/) or phone the enquiries desk at (61-8) 9266 7166 if you have any queries about how to use their services.

Text book

There are no recommended textbooks for this unit.  All the essential readings and other materials can be accessed via Blackboard.

In addition, you may need to do a literature search to support and develop your topic in Assignments 1 and 2.  You can do this online by accessing the health journal databases at the Curtin library website via its Find Journal Articles page at http://library.curtin.edu.au/find-books-and-resources/journals/

Among the many databases available there, the most relevant to your unit would be Science Direct and the Proquest Databases.

Another excellent source of health information on the Internet is Google™ Scholar (http://scholar.google.com/).

You may like to bookmark the websites above so you can refer to them later.

Essential readings are contained in the Reader, a comprehensive compilation of readings from journals, books, reports and electronic references.  Additional new readings will be added to the list and students will be informed by the formal communication channel.

Assessment Assessment schedule

Detailed information on assessment tasks

1. Assessment Summary There are a total of three pieces of work attached to this unit, consisting of 2 essay assignments and a paper review.  There is no exam for this subject.  The value of each assignment and its due date are listed in the table below.

Assignments 1 and 2 are described below.  Assignment 3 which is the paper review will be made available when you have submitted Assignment 2.

For researching assignments 1 and 2, you should use at least a dozen references each from peer-reviewed journals (beyond those provided in the unit reading materials) to support your work.  You can also supplement your references with online reports from the websites of health organizations and other relevant

Task Value % Date DueUnit Learning Outcome(s)

Assessed

1Assignment 1 30 percent Week: 7

Day: Monday Time: 11.59 pm

1,2

2Assignment 2 30 percent Week: 12

Day: Monday Time: 11.59 pm

1,2,3,4

3Assignment 3 40 percent Week: 14

Day: Monday Time: 11.59 pm

1,2,3,4,5

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organizations.  In preparing the assignments, you should mentally aim for a level of quality and excellence as if you were preparing to submit them for publication in a health journal.  Also, try to avoid formulaic assignment practices such as providing definitions that have already been described in the unit materials.

 For assignment 3, you do not need to cite any references.

 

 Assignment 1  Worth:  30%

Due:  Monday of Week 7

2000 WORDS

Select any one of the following topics for your first assignment:

Describe the current state of antenatal care provision in a country of your choice, and critically examine the situation to:  (a) see how effective the program is in terms of meeting the health needs of pregnant women in that particular country (b) what are some of the constraints faced by the program and (c) what could be done to improve ANC provision in the context of that country.  To adequately address the assignment, you should refer to programs or evidence from other developing countries and/or the published literature.

OR

Discuss the magnitude and causes of maternal mortality in a developing country of your choice.  Your discussion needs to analyze the underlying causes of maternal deaths in the context of that country.

 

 

Assignment 1 Marking Criteria

Assessment Tasks Worth Due Unit Learning Outcome Assessed

Assignment 1 30% Monday Week 7 ULOs 1, 2, 3

Assignment 2 30% Monday Week 12 ULO 1,2,3,4,5

Assignment 3 40% Monday Week 14 ULOs 1, 2, 3,4, 5 TOTAL

100%    

Criteria Mark

The topic and purpose of the paper are clearly defined in the introduction.  In addition, the framework and aims of the essay are also outlined in the introduction.

10

Idea development is logical and orderly, presenting a cohesive argument. 20

Demonstrates a clear understanding of existing knowledge on the topic. 25

There is evidence of critical evaluation, that is, demonstration of ability in analysis and interpretation in the writing.

20

Content is supported with reference citations appropriate to the topic.  These are well integrated with the relevant details of the research/information being quoted.

10

A rational and succinct conclusion is offered and supported. 10

The paper is clearly presented:  typed, referenced correctly, pages are numbered and there is a table of contents.

05

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2. Assignment 2 Worth:  30%

Due:  Monday Week 12

2000 WORDS

Select any one of the following assignment topics for your second assignment:

Examine the neonatal health situation in a developing country of your choice, with particular attention to the magnitude, patterns, and causes of neonatal mortality in that country.  Your assignment will also critically review current public health activities in neonatal health being carried out in the country.

OR

Critically examine the provision of essential obstetric care in a developing country of your choice.  Your assignment should look at the types of EOC provided, their coverage, the bottlenecks or barriers to better coverage and provision, and what could be done in the context of that country.

OR

Identify a public health problem or situation in a developing country whose effective solution is being hampered by a dis-empowerment issue relating to women in the community.  Keeping in mind that you may be working there in a health capacity, describe how you would use elements of the proposed framework in the paper by Kar, Pascual & Chickering (in Module 5) to address the problem.

 

Assignment 2 Marking Criteria

 

3. Assignment 3  Worth:  40%

 Due:  Monday Week 14

 You will be asked to review and critically analyse, through guided questions, a journal article that will be emailed to you during week 12.  There will also be related questions to assess your understanding of key

Total 100

Criteria Mark

The topic and purpose of the paper are briefly but clearly defined in the introduction.  The framework and aims of the essay are also outlined in the introduction.

5

Idea development is logical and orderly, presenting a cohesive argument. 20

Demonstrates a clear understanding of existing knowledge on the topic. 20

There is evidence of critical evaluation, that is, demonstration of ability in analysis and interpretation in the writing.

25

Content is supported with reference citations appropriate to the topic.  These are well integrated with the relevant details of the research/information being quoted.

15

A succinct conclusion is presented that summarized key issues discussed. 5

The paper is clearly presented:  typed, referenced correctly, pages are numbered and there is a table of contents.

10

Total 100

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areas covered in the unit.  On receipt of the materials for Assignment 3, you have two weeks to complete and submit your assignment.

 

Assignment 3 Marking Criteria

Criteria Mark

The weighting for each question may or may not be indicated in the assignment.  This weighting, if present, does not necessary reflect on the length of the answer required but its relative importance.  Each answer can range from 100 to 300 words, depending on how you express yourself and on the nature of the question.  There is no need to use references for any of the answers.  Overall, each question will be assessed against the following criteria:

 

Information and/or argument presented in a logical and coherent manner. 20

Demonstrates a clear understanding of the principles and issues of international health and primary health care that may be associated with the question topic.

30

Correct or near correct answer to the question. 50

Total 100

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Pass requirements

Assignments at the Postgraduate Level:  Critical Thinking/Reading/Writing

Students must achieve a Final Mark of 50 or greater to pass this unit.

At the postgraduate level, it is a requirement that all written work contain evidence of reflection, debate, critical thinking and evaluation.  The following suggestions for achieving this have been provided to assist you in your assignment endeavours.

For an academic assignment, you must use refereed journals and relevant texts to back up your arguments.  There is no problem with using ‘news’ information to illustrate a certain point, but main contentions must be backed up by learned journal articles, which have been reviewed by leading researchers in the field.  Check on who has written the article, whether the journal is a refereed journal, and whether you can rely on the information.

In your development of an argument, you must analyse the information available.  You need to be able to assign different values to various points of view, based on how stringently that information has been previously tested.

A major disadvantage with utilizing website information is that you often have no way of knowing how reliable the information is.  If you do not back up your argument with refereed studies, as reported in peer reviewed journals, it risks being labeled as unsubstantiated opinion and not an academic effort.

You need to ask questions of what you read - what were the purpose and issues of each writer, what were their conclusions, how did they reason or argue their point.  What evidence did the author use to justify their theory or belief?  Then you need to see if you can apply what they have written to your particular quest.  Do the assumptions of the author you are reading hold true in your situation?  Does what you are reading lead you to ask more questions, where can you go to find out more that will help you to find answers to your own research question?

If you undertake your preparation for and writing of an assignment using the above suggestions, the chances are that you will demonstrate a deep and sophisticated approach to your learning which is essential at this level.  A superficial approach where you simply aim to complete the task requirements for an assignment is unlikely to be graded favourably.

Grading of Assignments and Unit

 Assignments and unit will be graded using standard Curtin University grades as follows:

 

Fair assessment through moderation

Moderation describes a quality assurance process to ensure that assessments are appropriate to the learning outcomes, and that student work is evaluated consistently by assessors. Minimum standards for the moderation of assessment are described in the Assessment and Student Progression Manual, available from policies.curtin.edu.au/policies/teachingandlearning.cfm

Grade Total mark

5 50-59

6 60-69

7 70-79

8 80-89

9 90-99

F Fail

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Late assessment policy

This ensures that the requirements for submission of assignments and other work to be assessed are fair, transparent, equitable, and that penalties are consistently applied.

1. All assessments students are required to submit will have a due date and time specified on this Unit Outline. 2. Students will be penalised by a deduction of ten percent per calendar day for a late assessment submission

(eg a mark equivalent to 10% of the total allocated for the assessment will be deducted from the marked value for every day that the assessment is late). This means that an assessment worth 20 marks will have two marks deducted per calendar day late. Hence if it was handed in three calendar days late and given a mark of 16/20, the student would receive 10/20. An assessment more than seven calendar days overdue will not be marked and will receive a mark of 0.

Assessment extension

A student unable to complete an assessment task by/on the original published date/time (eg examinations, tests) or due date/time (eg assignments) must apply for an assessment extension using the Assessment Extension form (available from the Forms page at students.curtin.edu.au/administration/) as prescribed by the Academic Registrar. It is the responsibility of the student to demonstrate and provide evidence for exceptional circumstances beyond the student's control that prevent them from completing/submitting the assessment task.

The student will be expected to lodge the form and supporting documentation with the unit coordinator before the assessment date/time or due date/time. An application may be accepted up to five working days after the date or due date of the assessment task where the student is able to provide an acceptable explanation as to why he or she was not able to submit the application prior to the assessment date. An application for an assessment extension will not be accepted after the date of the Board of Examiners' meeting.

Deferred assessments

Supplementary assessments

Supplementary assessments are not available in this unit.

Reasonable adjustments for students with disabilities/health circumstances likely to impact on studies

A Curtin Access Plan (CAP) is a document that outlines the type and level of support required by a student with a disability or health condition to have equitable access to their studies at Curtin.  This support can include alternative exam or test arrangements, study materials in accessible formats, access to Curtin’s facilities and services or other support as discussed with an advisor from Disability Services (disability.curtin.edu.au).  Documentation is required from your treating Health Professional to confirm your health circumstances.

If you think you may be eligible for a CAP, please contact Disability Services. If you already have a CAP please provide it to the Unit Coordinator at the beginning of each semester.

Referencing style

The referencing style for this unit is APA 6th Ed.

More information can be found on this style from the Library web site: http://libguides.library.curtin.edu.au/referencing.

Copyright © Curtin University. The course material for this unit is provided to you for your own research and study only. It is subject to copyright. It is a copyright infringement to make this material available on third party websites.

If your results show that you have been granted a deferred assessment you should immediately check OASIS for details.

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Academic Integrity (including plagiarism and cheating) Any conduct by a student that is dishonest or unfair in connection with any academic work is considered to be academic misconduct. Plagiarism and cheating are serious offences that will be investigated and may result in penalties such as reduced or zero grades, annulled units or even termination from the course.

Plagiarism occurs when work or property of another person is presented as one's own, without appropriate acknowledgement or referencing. Submitting work which has been produced by someone else (e.g. allowing or contracting another person to do the work for which you claim authorship) is also plagiarism. Submitted work is subjected to a plagiarism detection process, which may include the use of text matching systems or interviews with students to determine authorship.

Cheating includes (but is not limited to) asking or paying someone to complete an assessment task for you or any use of unauthorised materials or assistance during an examination or test.

From Semester 1, 2016, all incoming coursework students are required to complete Curtin’s Academic Integrity Program (AIP). If a student does not pass the program by the end of their first study period of enrolment at Curtin, their marks will be withheld until they pass. More information about the AIP can be found at: https://academicintegrity.curtin.edu.au/students/AIP.cfm

Refer to the Academic Integrity tab in Blackboard or academicintegrity.curtin.edu.au for more information, including student guidelines for avoiding plagiarism.

Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Expectations Curtin students are expected to have reliable internet access in order to connect to OASIS email and learning systems such as Blackboard and Library Services.

You may also require a computer or mobile device for preparing and submitting your work.

For general ICT assistance, in the first instance please contact OASIS Student Support: oasisapps.curtin.edu.au/help/general/support.cfm

For specific assistance with any of the items listed below, please contact The Learning Centre: life.curtin.edu.au/learning-support/learning_centre.htm

l Using Blackboard, the I Drive and Back-Up files l Introduction to PowerPoint, Word and Excel

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Additional information

Presentation of Assignments  Please follow these guidelines:

l Write your assignments on a Word document. l Include a coversheet with your name, student id, email address, date of submission, title of unit, and

assignment title. 

Referencing Style

Students are encouraged to use the APA 6th edition referencing style when preparing assignments.  More information can be found on this style from the Library web site:  http://library.curtin.edu.au/study-and-research-tools/referencing.cfm.  If you would like to use some other referencing style that you are familiar with, you can use this as long as you use it consistently throughout the assignment.

 

Submission of Assignments All assignments should be accompanied by an Assignment Attachment Form (or cover page).  These sheets ensure that up to date information is kept about your work and helps us to keep track of it.  It is important for you to keep a copy of your submitted work.

Please submit assignments electronically via Blackboard.  Information on how to submit assignments electronically is provided within Blackboard.  If you are unable to submit an assignment electronically please post it to:

Your tutor (NAME), International Health Programme, School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine, Curtin University, GPO Box U 1987, Perth 6845 Australia

Important:  Please save your assignment in Microsoft Word and name your assignment document in the following format:  MCHDC Ass 1 (2 or 3) your Full Name.

Requesting Extensions:  If you require an extension of time, please contact your tutor before the due date to discuss options.

Turn-around Time:  We aim to get your assignment back to you within two to three weeks from the date we received it.  If you have not received an assignment back after three weeks, please contact your tutor.

Enquiries about submitted work:  If you have an enquiry about the whereabouts of your assignment please contact your tutor.

Late assignments:  Where an assignment is overdue by two weeks and the student has not communicated with the tutor to negotiate an extension, there will be a penalty of 10% for each week overdue from due date.

Enrolment

It is your responsibility to ensure that your enrolment is correct - you can check your enrolment through the eStudent option on OASIS, where you can also print an Enrolment Advice.

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Student Rights and Responsibilities It is the responsibility of every student to be aware of all relevant legislation, policies and procedures relating to their rights and responsibilities as a student. These include:

l the Student Charter l the University's Guiding Ethical Principles l the University's policy and statements on plagiarism and academic integrity l copyright principles and responsibilities l the University's policies on appropriate use of software and computer facilities

Information on all these things is available through the University's "Student Rights and Responsibilities" website at: students.curtin.edu.au/rights.

Student Equity There are a number of factors that might disadvantage some students from participating in their studies or assessments to the best of their ability, under standard conditions. These factors may include a disability or medical condition (e.g. mental illness, chronic illness, physical or sensory disability, learning disability), significant family responsibilities, pregnancy, religious practices, living in a remote location or another reason. If you believe you may be unfairly disadvantaged on these or other grounds please contact Student Equity at [email protected] or go to http://eesj.curtin.edu.au/student_equity/index.cfm for more information

You can also contact Counselling and Disability services: http://www.disability.curtin.edu.au or the Multi-faith services: http://life.curtin.edu.au/health-and-wellbeing/about_multifaith_services.htm for further information.

It is important to note that the staff of the university may not be able to meet your needs if they are not informed of your individual circumstances so please get in touch with the appropriate service if you require assistance. For general wellbeing concerns or advice please contact Curtin's Student Wellbeing Advisory Service at: http://life.curtin.edu.au/health-and-wellbeing/student_wellbeing_service.htm

Recent unit changes Students are encouraged to provide unit feedback through eVALUate, Curtin's online student feedback system. For more information about eVALUate, please refer to evaluate.curtin.edu.au/info/.

Recent changes to this unit include:

As part of the annual updating of the unit content, a number of new readings reporting recent developments in the practice and theory of maternal and child health in developing countries have replaced some of the older readings.

To view previous student feedback about this unit, search for the Unit Summary Report at https://evaluate.curtin.edu.au/student/unit_search.cfm. See https://evaluate.curtin.edu.au/info/dates.cfm to find out when you can eVALUate this unit.

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Program calendar  

Program Calendar – Semester 2 2016

 

Week Begin Date Module Assignment due

0 25 July Orientation Week

1. 1 August Introduction to Maternal and Child Health in Developing Countries

 

2. 8 August Maternal Morbidity and Mortality  

3. 15 August Antenatal Care  

4. 22 August Safe Motherhood:  Essential Obstetric Care  

5. 29 August Tuition Free Week

6. 5 September Cultural and Social Considerations in MCH Programmes  

7. 12 September

Parenting and Family Planning Assignment 1 due on 12 Sept

8. 19 September

Child Health:  Common Conditions and their Causes  

9. 26 September

Tuition Free Week

10. 3 October Interventions in Child Health  

11. 10 October Nutritional Issues in MCH  

12. 17 October Programme Considerations in MCH Assignment 2 due on 17 Oct

13. 24 October    

14. 31 October   Assignment 3 due on 31 Oct

15. 7 November  

16. 14 November  

17 21 November  

Faculty of Health Sciences School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine

 

 

MEDS6020 Maternal and Child Health in Developing Countries Bentley Campus 22 Jul 2016 School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine, Faculty of Health Sciences

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