Module Descriptors
EXAMINATION OF THE NEONATE
MIDW50039
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 5
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Susan Jackson
Email: S.Jackson@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 90
Independent Study Hours: 210
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 100%
- CLINICAL PRACTICE weighted at 0%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
The aim of this module is to enable you to develop your skills of inspection, auscultation and palpation in relation to the neonatal examination. To enable you to develop these skills, the following topics will be explored - principles of physical assessment of the neonate; evaluating and recording the neonatal history and examination; assessment of major systems in the neonate. Practical experience will be gained in your clinical areas.
Module Learning Strategies
Contact Hours: (90)
18 hours Key lectures
9 hours Tutorials
12 hours Group work and discussion
3 hours Audio / video tapes
3 hours Clinical demonstration
45 hours Clinical practice
Independent Study Hours: (210)
150 hours Reading and study
60 hours Assessment preparation
18 hours Key lectures
9 hours Tutorials
12 hours Group work and discussion
3 hours Audio / video tapes
3 hours Clinical demonstration
45 hours Clinical practice
Independent Study Hours: (210)
150 hours Reading and study
60 hours Assessment preparation
Module Resources
Library
IT resources
IT resources
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Registered Midwife or Nurse
Module Texts
Kenner, C., Lott, J.W. (2003) Comprehensive Neonatal Nursing: A physiologic Perspective: W.B. Saunders Company: Philadelphia
Moore, K.L., Persaud, T.V.N. (2003) Before We Are Born. Essential of Embryology and Birth Defects: W.B. Saunders Company: Philadelphia
Tappero, E., Honeyfield, M. (2003) Physical Assessment of the Newborn (3rd Ed). A Comprehensive Approach to the Art of Physical Examination: NICU INK: Petaluma: USA
Moore, K.L., Persaud, T.V.N. (2003) Before We Are Born. Essential of Embryology and Birth Defects: W.B. Saunders Company: Philadelphia
Tappero, E., Honeyfield, M. (2003) Physical Assessment of the Newborn (3rd Ed). A Comprehensive Approach to the Art of Physical Examination: NICU INK: Petaluma: USA
Module Additional Assessment Details
An Essay of 3000 words, discussing and reflecting on the experience of examining neonates. Students must adhere to the Faculty of Health policy on confidentiality and ethical issues in academic practice and learning (addressing LO' 2 and 3)
Clinical practice assessments - A total of 35 neonatal examinations must be undertaken; 15 of which must be supervised. Clinical competence will be assessed by the clinical supervisor as PASS/FAIL. Clinical practice assessments must be successfully completed prior to submission of the summative assignment. (addressing LO's 1 and 3)
Both elements must be passed to successfully complete the module.
Formative Assessment / Feedback:
Tutorials and group discussion
Clinical practice assessments - A total of 35 neonatal examinations must be undertaken; 15 of which must be supervised. Clinical competence will be assessed by the clinical supervisor as PASS/FAIL. Clinical practice assessments must be successfully completed prior to submission of the summative assignment. (addressing LO's 1 and 3)
Both elements must be passed to successfully complete the module.
Formative Assessment / Feedback:
Tutorials and group discussion