Module Descriptors
MOTHERHOOD AND MIDWIFERY
XPRE40105
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 4
30 credits
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 Additional Assessment Details
ADDDITIONAL ASSESSMENT DETAILS:
An assignment length of 2500 WORDS weighted at 100% (Learning outcomes 1 - 4).
All students must adhere to the Faculty of Health and Science Policy on Confidentiality and Ethical Issues in Academic Practice and Learning
Students will be formatively assessed in the skills laboratory undertaking practical skills
Achievements of clinical practice outcomes -- PASS / FAIL
Summative Assignment - Discuss the needs of a mother in the care of her newborn infant.
Both elements of assessment must be passed
An assignment length of 2500 WORDS weighted at 100% (Learning outcomes 1 - 4).
All students must adhere to the Faculty of Health and Science Policy on Confidentiality and Ethical Issues in Academic Practice and Learning
Students will be formatively assessed in the skills laboratory undertaking practical skills
Achievements of clinical practice outcomes -- PASS / FAIL
Summative Assignment - Discuss the needs of a mother in the care of her newborn infant.
Both elements of assessment must be passed
Module Indicative Content
Overview of fetal development
Physiology of the neonate
Physical care of the neonate
Principles of infant feeding
Bonding
Prevention of cross infection
Physiological jaundice
Physiology of the puerperium
Management of postnatal care
Adaptation to motherhood
Role of the midwife in the postnatal period
Multidisciplinary team working
Support for the learning and teaching of key skills : communication skills, application of number, application of IT, working with others, problem solving and employability
Physiology of the neonate
Physical care of the neonate
Principles of infant feeding
Bonding
Prevention of cross infection
Physiological jaundice
Physiology of the puerperium
Management of postnatal care
Adaptation to motherhood
Role of the midwife in the postnatal period
Multidisciplinary team working
Support for the learning and teaching of key skills : communication skills, application of number, application of IT, working with others, problem solving and employability
Module Learning Strategies
Interactive Lectures - 13%
Video tape -- 1%
Group work and discussion - 4%
Group tutorials - 3%
Skills laboratory preparation - 9%
Independent study -- 70%
Students will have concurrent clinical experience which will enable them to apply theory to practice
"BLACKBOARD may be accessed as a support mechanism and resource"
Video tape -- 1%
Group work and discussion - 4%
Group tutorials - 3%
Skills laboratory preparation - 9%
Independent study -- 70%
Students will have concurrent clinical experience which will enable them to apply theory to practice
"BLACKBOARD may be accessed as a support mechanism and resource"
Module Resources
Skills Laboratory
Video tapes
Library
Access to the internet
Trust policies and procedures
Access to clinical placements
Video tapes
Library
Access to the internet
Trust policies and procedures
Access to clinical placements
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Enrolment on the BSc Midwifery Practice
Concurrent Midwifery Practice
Concurrent Midwifery Practice
Module Texts
Fraser, D., Cooper, M. A. (2003) Myles Textbook for Midwives (14th Edition) : UK : Churchill Livingstone: (ISBN 0443072345)
Johnson, R., Taylor, W. (2000) Skills for Midwifery Practice : UK : Churchill Livingstone : (ISBN 0443062439)
Klaus, M. H., Kennell, J. H., Klaus, P. H. (1996) Bonding : Building the Foundations of Secure Attachment and Independence : USA : Perseus Publishing : (ISBN 0201441985)
Johnson, R., Taylor, W. (2000) Skills for Midwifery Practice : UK : Churchill Livingstone : (ISBN 0443062439)
Klaus, M. H., Kennell, J. H., Klaus, P. H. (1996) Bonding : Building the Foundations of Secure Attachment and Independence : USA : Perseus Publishing : (ISBN 0201441985)