Application of a systematic approach to acquiring knowledge through intellectual inquiry. Includes disseminating this knowledge through various means such as publications, presentations (verbal and audio-visual) and professional practice. Also includes applying this new knowledge to the enrichment of the life of society.

this is the organisational entity of an education provider that is responsible for the design and delivery of a program in nursing or midwifery. Where the school is part of a larger faculty, the school is regarded as the program provider for the purposes of these standards.

Is that in which health professionals are educated, competent to perform and permitted by law. The actual scope of practice of individual practitioners is influenced by the settings in which they practise, the health needs of people, the level of competence and confidence of the nurse and the policy requirements of the service provider.

Educational methods or clinical experiences that evoke or replicate aspects of the real world in an interactive manner. As an educational method for students it can provide learning conditions to develop knowledge and skills such as how to prescribe and write prescriptions.

Skilled Migration Services

Relates to babies experiencing a deviation from physiological functioning or normal postnatal adaptation and who require care beyond what is considered normal or routine by the health service. Refers to the application of care principles for a range of experiences including neonatal resuscitation, stabilisation for transfer and recognising and responding to clinical deterioration in the neonate.

When a woman gives birth vaginally, unassisted by forceps or vacuum extractor. The labour may or may not be spontaneous.

A staff matrix is a generic template that is designed for Education Providers Educators/ Academics to demonstrate the necessary knowledge, skills, professional experience, qualifications, and ongoing professional development to teach and assess individual topics/units/ subjects/ units of competencies. An educator/ academic’s position, teaching FTE and individual topics/units/ subjects/ units of competencies taught and assessed must be listed with corresponding evidence to assist in ensuring the accreditation standard is met.

A level of quality or attainment.

A statement issued by an education provider to a person confirming that the person has satisfied the requirements of the program specified in the statement.