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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Universal Care for All Women and Newborn Infants 1 | |||
| Reference | NU1101 | Version | 1 |
| Created | February 2020 | SCQF Level | SCQF 7 |
| Approved | July 2021 | SCQF Points | 30 |
| Amended | ECTS Points | 15 | |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To introduce students to universal, safe and effective midwifery care for all women and newborn infants. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Describe anatomy, physiology and genetics relevant to adolescence, pregnancy, labour, birth and the postnatal period. |
| 2 | Describe psychological and sociological factors during pregnancy and postnatal period. |
| 3 | Recognise the scope of sensitive, holistic, woman and family centred care. |
| 4 | Demonstrate key foundational midwifery skills which supports safe, effective care for all women and newborn infants. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Anatomy and physiology; genetics and genomics; fetal development; normal physiological processes of pregnancy and birth; individualised care; intermittent fetal monitoring; newborn and early child development, infant feeding, relationship building and positive family attachment; mental health and wellbeing; screening and diagnostic tests; public health; health protection; health promotion; women's lived experiences; parenthood education; psychology; sociology; clinical skills |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| Blended approach of face to face and online learning comprising of lectures, tutorials and simulated skills. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 70 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 230 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 300 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Examination | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | Computer assisted assessment | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Computer assisted exam | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | C1=A |
| B | C1=B |
| C | C1=C |
| D | C1=D |
| E | C1=E |
| F | C1=F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None in addition to course entry requirements |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| ADDITIONAL NOTES |
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| This module is underpinned by the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | BOWDEN, J and MANNING, V. 2016. Health Promotion in Midwifery: Principles and practice. 3rd edition. London: Hodder Arnold. |
| 2 | COAD, J., PEDLEY, K. and DUNSTALL, M., 2019. Anatomy and Physiology for Midwives. 4th ed. Edinburgh: Elsevier Health Sciences. |
| 3 | JOHNSON,R. and TAYLOR, W., 2016. Skills for Midwifery Practice. 4th ed. Edinburgh: Elsevier |
| 4 | NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL, 2018. The Code: Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing associates. London: NMC. |
| 5 | MARSHALL, J. and RAYNOR, M., 2020. Myles textbook for midwives. 17th ed. Edinburgh: Elsevier. |
| 6 | UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN'S FUND (UNICEF), 2019. Baby Friendly Initiative. [online]. Available from: https://www.unicef.org.uk/babyfriendly/ [Accessed 14 Feb 2021] |