Module Descriptors
EXAMINATION OF THE NEONATE
MIDW60091
Key Facts
Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
Level 6
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 Learning Strategies
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (90 hours)
23 hours Key lectures
14 hours Individual Group Clinical Supervision and tutorials
3 hours Clinical demonstration
50 hours Clinical practice
Guided Independent Study: (210 hours)
150 hours Reading and study
60 hours Assessment preparation
23 hours Key lectures
14 hours Individual Group Clinical Supervision and tutorials
3 hours Clinical demonstration
50 hours Clinical practice
Guided Independent Study: (210 hours)
150 hours Reading and study
60 hours Assessment preparation
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 Additional Assessment Details
An Essay of 3500 words, (critically analyse and reflect) discussing and reflecting on the experience of examining neonates. Students must adhere to the Faculty of Health Sciences policy on confidentiality and ethical issues in academic practice and learning (addressing LO's 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 1)
Both elements must be passed to successfully complete the module.
Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
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 1)
Both elements must be passed to successfully complete the module.
Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Tutorials and group discussion
Module Resources
Library
IT
IT
Module Texts
Lomax A (2011) Examination of the Newborn: An evidence based guide Wiley-Blackwell: Chichester
Macdonald S (2012) Examination of the Newborn and Neonatal Health: A Multidimentional Approach 2nd edition Churchill Livingstone
Moore K L Persaud T V N & Torchia M G (2012) Before We Are Born. Essential of Embryology and Birth Defects 8th edition: W.B. Saunders Company: Philadelphia
Tappero, E., Honeyfield, M. (2009) Physical Assessment of the Newborn 4th Edition A Comprehensive Approach to the Art of Physical Examination: NICU INK: Petaluma: USA
Macdonald S (2012) Examination of the Newborn and Neonatal Health: A Multidimentional Approach 2nd edition Churchill Livingstone
Moore K L Persaud T V N & Torchia M G (2012) Before We Are Born. Essential of Embryology and Birth Defects 8th edition: W.B. Saunders Company: Philadelphia
Tappero, E., Honeyfield, M. (2009) Physical Assessment of the Newborn 4th Edition A Comprehensive Approach to the Art of Physical Examination: NICU INK: Petaluma: USA
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Registered Midwife or Nurse
Web Descriptor
Reflection as a part of learning