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Module Learning Outcome
1. Demonstrate successful achievement of NMC professional behaviours, performance and clinical proficiencies for midwifery practice as specified within the Midwifery Ongoing Record of Achievement.

University Learning Outcome
Professional Requirement Communication Knowledge and Understanding

Module Learning Outcome
2. Demonstrate knowledge, understanding and the ability to critically analyse and evaluate within the process and purpose of reflection in professional practice.

University Learning Outcome
Reflection Learning Analysis Application

Module Learning Outcome
3. Apply knowledge and understanding of the underlying concepts and principles that underpin midwifery practice as specified within the Midwifery Ongoing Record of Achievement.

University Learning Outcome
Knowledge and Understanding Learning Enquiry Application

Practice Placement Handbook
BFI Workbook
Blackboard VLE®
Technology supported learning
Online learning
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Policy and Guidance
Service User and Carers
Strategic Policies
Professional simulation equipment and models

Boyle, M. (2017) Emergencies around childbirth: a handbook for midwives. (3rd Ed). Boca Raton: CRC Press.
Gibb, D. and Arulkumaran, S. (2017). Fetal monitoring in practice. (4th Ed). Edinburgh: Elsevier.
Mothers and Babies: Reducing Risk through Audits and Confidential Enquiries across the UK. Available: https://www.npeu.ox.ac.uk/mbrrace-uk/reports
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. Available: https://www.nice.org.uk/
Resuscitation Council guidelines for health professionals. Available: https://www.resus.org.uk/
Royal College of Obtetricians and Gynaecologists. Available: https://www.rcog.org.uk/
Winter, C. (2018). PROMPT - practical obstetric multi-professional training. (3rd Ed). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Must be enrolled on Bachelor of Midwifery (Hons) and achieve the University regulation and compliance requirements for progression to Level 6

2 x 15 minute Objective Structured Clinical Examination (two obstetric emergency scenarios), plus 2 x 5 minutes for reflection on own performance and how it could be improved.

This assessment must be successfully passed at a minimum of 40% to complete this module (an average of the two OSCEs will give the overall grade, but both must be passed at a minimum of 40%).

Formative Assessment – 1 x 15 minute Objective Structured Clinical Examination (one obstetric emergency scenario), plus 1 x 5 minutes for reflection on own performance and how it could be improved.

Leading and managing complex intrapartum care in the multidisciplinary team:

Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC) Uterine rupture

Preterm labour and birth

Amniotic fluid abnormalities (including Amniotic fluid embolism)

Umbilical cord complications (including prolapse and around the neck)

Shoulder Dystocia

Antepartum haemorrhage and postpartum haemorrhage

Thromboembolism and disseminated intravascular coagulation

Vaginal breech

Caesarean section (including elective and emergency)

Maternal collapse (including distributive shock - sepsis and anaphylaxis, recognising the deteriorating patient and MEWS)

Cardiac conditions (including cardiac arrest)

Epilepsy

This module aims to consolidate your clinical midwifery skills and academic evidence-based knowledge. It will ensure that by registration you are a fully accountable, autonomous, professional midwife who can effectively and safely plan and deliver women-centred, holistic care. We will continue to focus on complex clinical skills but also focus on decision making and leading care to ensure you are prepared for the contemporary midwifery healthcare setting.