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Three of these require attendance at on-campus intensives called simulation blocks (SB’s) . These are shown in the table below.  \n\n| Clinical Placement Unit | Components |\n| --- | --- |\n| NUR125: Nursing Practice 1 | Theory\u003Cbr>4-day clinical teaching block\u003Cbr>160 hours clinical placement in sub-acute setting |\n| NUR244: Nursing Practice 2 | Theory\u003Cbr>4-day clinical teaching block\u003Cbr>160 hours clinical placement in an acute setting |\n| NUR343: Nursing Practice 3 | Theory\u003Cbr>4-day clinical teaching block\u003Cbr>160 hours clinical placement in an acute setting 80 hours in mental health setting |\n| NUR344: Nursing Practice 4 | Theory\u003Cbr>160 hours clinical community setting |\n| NUR346: Transition to Practice 2 | Theory\u003Cbr>160 hours clinical placement in a primary, secondary or tertiary setting |\n\nBachelor of Midwifery students  \nThere are eight units in the Bachelor of Midwifery that include specific clinical placements. Four of these include on-campus clinical teaching blocks (CTB’s) . Additionally, Midwifery students must complete 10 continuity of care experiences throughout their course of study. The eight clinical units are shown in the table below.  \n\n| Title of Clinical Placement Unit | Components |\n| --- | --- |\n| MID101 Introduction to\u003Cbr>Professional Midwifery Practice | 32 hours clinical teaching block\u003Cbr>80 hours clinical placement |\n| MID102 Fundamental Skills for Midwifery Practice | 32 hours clinical teaching block\u003Cbr>120 hours clinical placement |\n| MID202 Professional Midwifery Practice 1\u003Cbr>Co-requisite unit MID201 | 32 hours clinical teaching block\u003Cbr>240 hours clinical placement |\n\n| MID204 Professional Midwifery Practice 2\u003Cbr>Co-requisite unit MID203 | 240 hours clinical placement |\n| --- | --- |\n| MID301Women’s Health | 80 hours clinical placement |\n| MID303 Professional Midwifery Practice 3\u003Cbr>Co-requisite unit MID302 | 32 hours clinical teaching block\u003Cbr>240 hours clinical placement |\n| MID306 Professional Midwifery Practice 4\u003Cbr>Co-requisite unit MID305 | 240 hours clinical placement |\n| MID307 Specialist Neonatal Care | 120 hours clinical placement |\n| Continuity of Care Requirement | Students are required to complete 10 CoCs by the end of the Bachelor of Midwifery course.\u003Cbr>Students MUST attend their first placement before initiating any CoC relationships. |","cbCaiba29slqEAQG","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiba29slqEAQG","pdf",710026,"English","# Nursing clinical placements\n## Nursing practice units and clinical hour distribution\n# Midwifery clinical placements\n## Midwifery clinical teaching blocks and clinical hours\n## Continuity of care requirements","[{\"question\":\"How many clinical placement units are in the Bachelor of Nursing program, and which include simulation blocks?\",\"answer\":\"The Bachelor of Nursing program includes five units with specific clinical placements. 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