Content will include:

Simulation for obstetric emergencies and neonatal resuscitation

Multi-disciplinary team (MDT) working, leadership and effective communication

Debriefing and resilience

Cardiotocography workshop

Care planning and evaluation for the woman (universal care and additional care, MDT, care pathways)

Care planning and evaluation for the neonate (l universal care and additional care, MDT, care pathways)

Continuity of carer – including case loading

Summative Assessment:

Two 15-minute objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs) addressing two different obstetric and neonatal emergency scenarios and two 15-minute care plans related to the scenarios to meet LO1, LO2 and LO3.



Both OSCEs and both care plans must be passed at a minimum of 40%.



Formative assessment:

You will have the opportunity to complete a mock OSCE addressing one obstetric or neonatal emergency and a care plan related to the scenario.

Clinical practice

Online Platform learning

Tutorials

Problem-based learning¿

Interprofessional learning

Debate

Peer Learning¿¿

Flipped Classroom¿¿ ¿

Lectures¿¿

Directed learning

Assessment Preparation¿¿

Group work¿

Group tutorials and discussions

Formative advice and feedback

1. Demonstrate proficient application and understanding of the concepts and principles that underpin midwifery practice for obstetric and neonatal emergencies

Knowledge and Understanding

Learning

Application



2. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the importance of working with other professionals and agencies in sharing knowledge of the needs of women, newborn infants, partners, and families when implementing safe and effective midwifery care

Knowledge and Understanding

Learning

Enquiry

Application

Problem solving



3. Synthesise a plan of care for women and newborn infants in relation to post-emergency care in maternity services

Knowledge and Understanding

Learning

Enquiry

Application

Problem solving

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Campbell, L.D. (2018) Physical examination of the newborn at a glance. 1st edn. Newark: Wiley.



Campbell, D. and Carr, S.M. (2018) Midwifery emergencies at a glance. Chichester: Wiley Blackwell.



Forrest, E. (2019) Midwifery at a glance. 1st edn. Newark: Wiley.



Johnson, R. and Taylor, W. (2021) Skills for midwifery practice. 5th ed. Amsterdam: Elsevier.



Lomax, A.L. (2021) Examination of the Newborn: An Evidence-Based Guide. Third edition. Wiley.



Lumsden, H. and Holmes, D. (2018) Care of the newborn by ten teachers. London: Hodder Arnold



Mayes, M., Macdonald, S. and Johnson, G. (2017) Midwifery. 15th ed. Edinburgh: Elsevier



Medforth, J. (2017) Oxford handbook of midwifery. 3rd ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press.



Myles, M.F. (2014) Myles textbook for midwives. Sixteenth edition / edited by Jayne E. Marshall, PhD, MA, PGCEA, ADM, RM, RGN, and and Maureen D. Raynor, MA, PGCEA, ADM, RMN, RN, RM. Edited by J.E. Marshall and M.D. Raynor



Nursing and Midwifery Council (2018) The Code. London: NMC (Available at https://www.nmc.org.uk/globalassets/sitedocuments/nmc-publications/nmc-code.pdf)



Nursing and Midwifery Council (2019) Standards of proficiency for midwives. London: NMC (Available at https://www.nmc.org.uk/globalassets/sitedocuments/standards/2024/standards-of-proficiency-for-midwives.pdf)



Patricia Lindsay, C.B. (2018) Midwifery skills at a glance. 1st edn. Newark: Wiley.



Tiran, D. (2012) Baillie`re’s midwives’ dictionary. 12th ed. Edinburgh: Baillie`re Tindall Elsevier.

Practice Placement Handbook

BFI Workbook

Technology supported learning

Online learning

Blackboard VLE®

eLearning for Health

Library

Policy and Guidance

Service User and Carers

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

This module builds on the skills in ‘Safe and Effective Midwifery Care 2’ and focuses on refining your expertise in promoting continuity of care and carer within midwifery practice. You will advance to comprehensive knowledge of the midwife's role across every stage of the maternity care continuum and in diverse care settings. You will be supported to excel in creating environments characterised by safety, respect, kindness, nurturing, and empowerment for women throughout their childbearing journey. Through the integration of advanced concepts of continuity of care and carer into midwifery practice, you will exhibit leadership in ensuring seamless care experiences for women and newborn infants, further contributing to the advancement of midwifery practice taking these skills into your career as a registered midwife.