Program Overview

Unit of Study: MIDW3010 Midwifery Practice: Mentorship B (2026)

Unit Snapshot

The unit MIDW3010 Midwifery Practice: Mentorship B is a UG Coursework Unit with 12 credit points, offered by the Faculty of Health. There is no placement for this unit.

Pre-requisites

• MIDW3006 - Midwifery Practice: Mentorship A
• HLTH3005 - Interprofessional Health Practice
• Have completed or currently enrolled in MIDW3008 - Midwifery Professional Experience 3b

Unit Description

Building on from Midwifery Practice: Mentorship A, this unit will see students move into the role of mentor for a first-year midwifery student. Applying theoretical and evidence-informed knowledge to build a mentor-mentee relationship, and drawing on prior leadership knowledge, skills, and experience, students will plan for and reflect on their performance in the role of mentor.

Unit Content

• Midwife as mentor and educator
• Midwife as leader and leadership in the health care context
• Communicating as a mentor
• Safety, respect, and professionalism

Availabilities

The unit is available at the following locations and terms:

• Coffs Harbour: Term 3 (Domestic and International)
• Gold Coast: Term 3 (Domestic and International)

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

• Apply adult learning principles while undertaking the role of mentor to a 1st-year midwifery student
• Apply theoretical and evidence-informed knowledge to a mentor-mentee relationship
• Critically analyse and reflect on an experience of your own performance as mentor/educator
• Develop, maintain, and conclude mentor-mentee relationship in a way that differentiates the boundaries between professional and personal relationships

Teaching and Assessment

At both Coffs Harbour and Gold Coast campuses, the teaching method includes:

• Seminar: 6 hours (1 day)
• Tutorial: 2 hours (Weekly) The assessment for the unit is:
• Practical: 40%
• Report: 60%

Prescribed Learning Resources

Prescribed text information is not currently available. Prescribed resources/equipment information is also not currently available. Please note that prescribed learning resources may change in future teaching periods.

Fee Information

For domestic students, the unit is part of Commonwealth Supported courses. For information regarding Student Contribution Amounts, please refer to the relevant university policies. For postgraduate or undergraduate full-fee paying courses, please check the domestic postgraduate fees or domestic undergraduate fees. International students should check the international course and fee list to determine the relevant fees.

Courses that Offer this Unit

The unit MIDW3010 Midwifery Practice: Mentorship B is offered as part of the following courses:

• Bachelor of Midwifery (2025) at Coffs Harbour and Gold Coast
• Bachelor of Midwifery (2026) at Coffs Harbour and Gold Coast