30 minute Seminar Presentation weighting 100% (Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4)
Supporting paper and materials used during the seminar must be submitted

Additional Assessment Details / Formative assessment:
Group tutorials and discussions
Formative advice and feedback
Feedback will also be given on the supporting paper and materials prepared for the seminar

Effective nursing and midwifery practice: principles of nursing care; common medical disorders and surgical conditions seen in childbearing women and women of childbearing age - care, management and prevention; genetics; gynaecological conditions; fertility issues, loss and bereavement; human anatomy and pathophysiology; mortality and morbidity; support groups

Professional, legal and ethical practice: practice in accordance with NMC standards, legal and ethical frameworks relating to general surgery and medicine; role of healthcare professionals and agencies related to nursing; collaborative multi-professional working, consultation and referral

Developing the individual midwife and others: effective communication skills in caring for women with medical, surgical and gynaecological conditions

Achieving care through evaluation and research: evidence-based practice related to care of patients with medical, surgical and gynaecological conditions.

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (65)
20 hours Key Lectures
35 hours Interactive group lectures and tutorials
10 hours Group formative assessment and tutorial (mock seminar and feedback)

Guided Independent Study:(235)
210 hours Reading and assessment preparation
25 hours E-learning

PC and projector
Computers for student access
Smart Board
Library
Internet and Intranet
NHS Trust Intranet
Blackboard Academic Suite
NMC Publications
Strategic Policies
Clinical Placements; Service-users: Interprofessional education;
Models

Enrolment on the BSc (Hons) Midwifery Practice Award

With changes to the demographics of childbearing women in the UK and advanced medical technologies, an understanding of the effect of chronic conditions on pregnancy and pregnancy on the condition is essential to the midwife. This module focuses on common medical and surgical conditions experienced by women of childbearing age and is complemented by clinical experience in medical and surgical wards and in general theatres. 

Coad, J. Pedley, K., Dunstall, M. (2020) Anatomy and Physiology for midwives. 4th Edition. London: Elsevier
Huether, S., McCance, K., & Brashers, V. (2020) Understanding Pathophysiology. Seventh edition Missouri; Elsevier
Rankin, J. (ed) (2017) Physiology in Childbearing with anatomy and related biosciences. London: Elsevier
ROBSON, S.E. WAUGH, J. (Eds.) (2012) Medical Disorders in Pregnancy: A Manual for Midwives. 2nd Edition. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell.
TAIT, D. BARTON, D. JAMES, J. WILLIAMS, C. (2015) Acute and Critical Care in Adult Nursing. Second edition. London: Sage

WYLIE, L. BRYCE, H. (2016) The Midwives' Guide to Key Medical Conditions. Second ed. London: Elsevier.
Waugh, A. & Grant, A. (2018) Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness. 13th Edition. London: Elsevier

1. DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF COMMON MEDICAL AND SURGICAL CONDITIONS EXPERIENCED BY WOMEN OF CHILDBEARING AGE AND THEIR POSSIBLE IMPACT ON PREGNANCY AND MIDWIFERY CARE.
Application
Knowledge & Understanding
Learning

2. DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO ANALYSE AND INTERPRET RESEARCH FINDINGS FROM A RANGE OF SOURCES AND APPLY THEM TO THE CARE PROVISION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MEDICAL AND SURGICAL CONDITIONS.
Analysis
Application
Enquiry
Knowledge & Understanding

3. CRITICALLY EVALUATE THE CARE PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS WITHIN THE FIELD OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY.
Analysis
Application
Knowledge & Understanding
Problem Solving

4. COMMUNICATE INFORMATION, IDEAS, PROBLEMS AND POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS TO HEALTH CARE ISSUES EFFECTIVELY.
Analysis
Application
Communication
Knowledge & Understanding
Learning
Problem Solving
Reflection