Module Descriptors
WOMEN AND BIRTH
MIDW40032
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 4
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Ruth Gammon
Email: R.E.Gammon@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 90
Independent Study Hours: 210
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- POSTER weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
Anatomy and physiology of body organs/systems related to the labour; Mechanism of labour; Pharmacology- kinetics and dynamics and drugs used in labour; `First Class Delivery'; Needs, care and management and role of the midwife during labour; Midwifery Process, Maternal and fetal assessment during labour, Pain: psychology and relief; Nutrition and fluid balance; Active birth; Midwifery skills used during labour and immediately following birth; Introduction to cardiotocography; Examination following birth; Administration of medicines: theory and practice; Legal and ethical issues related to normal labour.
Key Skills: Communication, Application of number, Working with others, Improving learning ability, Problem solving.
Key Skills: Communication, Application of number, Working with others, Improving learning ability, Problem solving.
Module Learning Strategies
Independent study 70%
Key Lectures 10%
Problem based learning 15%
Skills laboratory 5%
"BLACKBOARD may be accessed as a support mechanism and resource"
Key Lectures 10%
Problem based learning 15%
Skills laboratory 5%
"BLACKBOARD may be accessed as a support mechanism and resource"
Module Resources
OHP, Flip charts, PBL Triggers, Information technology
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Enrolment on the BSc (Hons) Midwifery Practice
Concurrent midwifery practice
Concurrent midwifery practice
Module Texts
Chapman, V, Ed, (2003), The Midwife?s Labour and Birth Handbook, Oxford, Blackwell. ISBN 0632059435.
Fraser, D.M. (2003), Myles Textbook for Midwives, 14th Edition, London, Churchill Livingstone. ISBN 0443072345.
Johnson, R. Taylor, W. (2000), Skills for Midwifery Practice, Edinburgh, Churchill Livingstone. ISBN 0443062439.
Jordan, S. (2001), Pharmacology for Midwives: The Evidence Base for Safe Practice, Basingstoke, Palgrave Mcmillan. ISBN 0333693965.
Wylie, L. (2000), Essential Anatomy and Physiology in Maternity Care, Edinburgh, Churchill Livingstone. ISBN 0443059985.
Fraser, D.M. (2003), Myles Textbook for Midwives, 14th Edition, London, Churchill Livingstone. ISBN 0443072345.
Johnson, R. Taylor, W. (2000), Skills for Midwifery Practice, Edinburgh, Churchill Livingstone. ISBN 0443062439.
Jordan, S. (2001), Pharmacology for Midwives: The Evidence Base for Safe Practice, Basingstoke, Palgrave Mcmillan. ISBN 0333693965.
Wylie, L. (2000), Essential Anatomy and Physiology in Maternity Care, Edinburgh, Churchill Livingstone. ISBN 0443059985.
Module Additional Assessment Details
Summative assessment:
Students will present a poster based on an aspect of learning related to a PBL scenario and provide oral justification for the content of the poster weighted at 100% (Learning outcomes 1 - 4). Maximum time allowed 20 minutes.
All students must adhere to the Faculty of Health and Science Policy on Confidentiality and Ethical Issues in Academic Practice and Learning.
Formative assessment:
Students will be given guidance in the preparation and presentation of a poster and formative feedback will be given.
Attainment of relevant clinical practice outcomes.
Students will present a poster based on an aspect of learning related to a PBL scenario and provide oral justification for the content of the poster weighted at 100% (Learning outcomes 1 - 4). Maximum time allowed 20 minutes.
All students must adhere to the Faculty of Health and Science Policy on Confidentiality and Ethical Issues in Academic Practice and Learning.
Formative assessment:
Students will be given guidance in the preparation and presentation of a poster and formative feedback will be given.
Attainment of relevant clinical practice outcomes.