1 Welcome

Welcome to the clinical placement component of the Bachelor of Nursing and Bachelor of Midwifery courses in the College of Nursing and Midwifery at Charles Darwin University.

This manual is essential reading. It sets out the general requirements for the clinical teaching blocks (CTBs) and clinical placements. This manual also provides frequently asked questions for nursing and midwifery students regarding clinical placements.

There are compulsory four-day CTBs for each year-level. These are associated with specific units in your course. During these CTBs essential knowledge is applied in simulated practice in a laboratory setting in preparation for the clinical placements to follow.

The clinical placement units are core units in the Bachelor of Nursing and Bachelor of Midwifery degrees. Each has a two or four-week placement for nursing and up to six weeks for midwifery students. Bachelor of Midwifery students are additionally required to complete 10 Continuity of Care (CoC) experiences across the duration of the degree.

Whilst at times challenging, placement experiences are often the most rewarding and memorable of the undergraduate experience. It is during this time that you can contextualise your knowledge and skills into the practice setting.

By taking time to read and understand this manual, we hope that you will be able to engage fully in your clinical teaching blocks and clinical placements to maximise your learning opportunities. We wish you a rewarding and positive experience.

Undergraduate Coordinators for
Bachelor of Midwifery
Bachelor of Nursing