Module Descriptors
NEONATAL SPECIAL CARE - FOUNDATION 1 MODULE
MIDW60637
Key Facts
School of Health, Science and Wellbeing
Level 6
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Sarah Woolley
Email: S.A.Woolley@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 45
Independent Study Hours: 255
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- Examination - Written Exam (one hour) weighted at 70%
- Practical - Presentation (20 minutes) weighted at 30%
- Practical - Communication Roleplay weighted at 0%
- Examination - MCQ weighted at 0%
- Clinical Competencies weighted at 0%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
Written Examination, one hour - Graded 70% of the module mark (contributes to meeting LO's 1, 2 and 4)
Assessed 20 minute presentation of an aspect of care Graded 30% of module mark (contributes to meeting LO 4 )
Completion of communication role play Pass/fail (relates to LO 3)
Completion of MCQ's Pass/fail - pass rate is 80% (contributes to meeting LO's 1 and 2 )
Completion of clinical competencies Pass/fail (contributes to meeting LO 2)
All elements of assessment must be passed in order to successfully complete the module
Formative feedback:
All students will have tutorial support and the opportunity to undertake mock MCQ papers and receive formative feedback following this. In addition, all candidates will have a clinical mentor who will meet regularly with the student to discuss progress
Assessed 20 minute presentation of an aspect of care Graded 30% of module mark (contributes to meeting LO 4 )
Completion of communication role play Pass/fail (relates to LO 3)
Completion of MCQ's Pass/fail - pass rate is 80% (contributes to meeting LO's 1 and 2 )
Completion of clinical competencies Pass/fail (contributes to meeting LO 2)
All elements of assessment must be passed in order to successfully complete the module
Formative feedback:
All students will have tutorial support and the opportunity to undertake mock MCQ papers and receive formative feedback following this. In addition, all candidates will have a clinical mentor who will meet regularly with the student to discuss progress
Module Indicative Content
This module will introduce students to knowledge and skills required to enable them to manage the care of a neonate in Special Care. This will include:
Anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of conditions affecting the ill neonate.
Blood glucose, thermal care, neonatal screening, respiratory and airway management, neurological and neonatal abstinence syndrome, fluid balance management, nutrition, breastfeeding, parents and families, skin assessment and care, medicines administration, intravenous medication and administration, admission transfer and discharge, infection, hygiene and infection control, pain, jaundice, cardiovascular, documentation, clinical governance, multidisciplinary team and communication.
Anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of conditions affecting the ill neonate.
Blood glucose, thermal care, neonatal screening, respiratory and airway management, neurological and neonatal abstinence syndrome, fluid balance management, nutrition, breastfeeding, parents and families, skin assessment and care, medicines administration, intravenous medication and administration, admission transfer and discharge, infection, hygiene and infection control, pain, jaundice, cardiovascular, documentation, clinical governance, multidisciplinary team and communication.
Module Learning Strategies
Contact Hours: (45)
45 hours lectures
Independent Study Hours: (255)
165 hours self directed study
90 hours direct supervised clinical practice with nominated mentor, which equates to 7.5 hours per week for 12 weeks
45 hours lectures
Independent Study Hours: (255)
165 hours self directed study
90 hours direct supervised clinical practice with nominated mentor, which equates to 7.5 hours per week for 12 weeks
Module Resources
Internet access
Lecturers
Library
Access to clinical practice
Lecturers
Library
Access to clinical practice
Module Texts
Boxwell G (2010) Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing (2nd Edition) Routledge, Oxon
Lissauer T and Fanaroff A (2011) Neonatology at a Glance (2nd Edition) Wiley Blackwell
Meeks M (2009) Nursing the Neonate (2nd Edition) Wiley Blackwell
Lissauer T and Fanaroff A (2011) Neonatology at a Glance (2nd Edition) Wiley Blackwell
Meeks M (2009) Nursing the Neonate (2nd Edition) Wiley Blackwell
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Applicants must be either a Registered Nurse, RSCN or Midwife