MIDBM2000 Women's health across the lifespan

This unit will explore women¿s health issues across the life span, including the impacts associated with pregnancy and childbirth. Knowledge and clinical skills related to women¿s health and gynaecological care will be developed, along with an understanding of gender as a health determinant. There will be an emphasis on the importance of holistic care for women by collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams across diverse settings. It will focus on critically appraising current research and advancements in women¿s health to inform clinical practice. Students will gain a strengths-based understanding of the physiological and psychological changes throughout a woman's lifespan, specific LGBTQIA+ health considerations, management of common gynaecological conditions, menopause, and the integration of sexual and reproductive health knowledge. Additionally, the unit will address the impact of sociocultural factors on healthcare access and the significance of exercise and modifiable lifestyle factors in promoting overall health.

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Credit points

EFTSL

0.125

Band

Band 1

Field of Education

Midwifery (060303)

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).

2026 contribution amount* $592
2026 grandfathered contribution amount^ $592

^ If you are a continuing student who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.

* For Psychology and Social Work bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.

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