Each Experiential Learning Activity incorporates CATs that align with the course objectives. Ideally, these should be completed in the context of the corresponding placement however we realise that on occasion, students may not have the ability to complete all required CATs in a specific placement. If this is the case, the student will need to prioritise completion of the CAT in another placement or when caring for a woman through CoCE. The highlighted CATs are the ones that are undertaken in our pre-clinical workshops for each ELA as a pre-placement assessment.
The table below shows the mapping of CATs to the ELAs.
Year
Course
CAT
1
ELA: Midwifery Foundation Practicum 1
CATs must be passed with a minimum of 'ASSISTED' level
1: Initial pregnancy assessment
3: Abdominal assessment
17: Facilitating breastfeeding
20: Newborn blood sampling
21: Newborn examination
2
ELA: Midwifery Practice Development Practicum 2
CATs must be passed with a minimum of 'PROFICIENT' level
2: Ongoing pregnancy care
5: Antenatal cardiotocography
6: Admission to birth environment
9: Working with pain in labour
25: Newborn injection
ELA: Midwifery Practice Development Practicum 3
CATs must be passed with a minimum of 'PROFICIENT' level
4: Parenting education
8: Care during progress in labour
15: Vaginal examination
22: Enteral/tube feeding a baby
23: Care of baby on Oxygen therapy
26: Neonatal Resuscitation (simulation)
3
ELA: Midwifery Transition Practicum 4
CATs must be passed with a minimum of 'PROFICIENT' level
7: Intrapartum cardiotocography
11: Urinary catheterization
12: Care during induction of labour
16: Wellbeing assessment following birth
21: Newborn examination
24: Care of the baby on phototherapy
ELA: Midwifery Transition Practicum 5
CATs must be passed with a minimum of 'PROFICIENT' level