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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Midwifery for Health - Establishing Foundations | |||
| Reference | NU1201 | Version | 4 |
| Created | May 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 7 |
| Approved | May 2009 | SCQF Points | 30 |
| Amended | August 2017 | ECTS Points | 15 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To enable the student to understand foundational knowledge for holistic maternal and family health during the childbearing continuum. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Describe the importance of holistic health to childbearing women and families. |
| 2 | Illustrate the role of health improvement within midwifery care. |
| 3 | Understand key life sciences underpinning the childbearing continuum. |
| 4 | Relate relevant life sciences to the role of the midwife. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Concepts of health; Dimensions of health; Holism; Influences on health; Attitudes towards health; Health promotion; Health improvement; Health screening; Anatomy; Physiology; Reproductive cycles; Reproductive health; Embryo development; Fetal growth; Physiological adaptations during the childbearing continuum; Healthy neonate; Maternal and infant nutrition; Lactation; UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative; Basic immunology. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| Lectures, Tutorials, Online Learning. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 80 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 220 | 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: | Unseen examination. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Unseen examination. | |
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| 1 | BOWDEN, J. and MANNING, V., eds., 2016. Health promotion in midwifery: principles & practice. 3rd ed. London: Routledge. |
| 2 | COAD, J. and DUNSTALL, M., 2011. Anatomy and physiology for midwives. 3rd ed. Edinburgh: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone. |
| 3 | MACDONALD, S. and JOHNSON, M., eds., 2017. Mayes' midwifery 15th ed. London: Balliere Tindall. |
| 4 | NAIDOO, J. and WILLS, J., 2016. Foundations for health promotion. 4th ed. London: Elsevier . |
| 5 | POLLARD, M., 2017. Evidence-based Care for Breastfeeding Mothers: A Resource for Midwives and Allied Healthcare Professionals. London: Routledge. |
| 6 | SCOTTISH PUBLIC HEALTH OBSERVATORY (ScotPHO), 2017. Public health information for Scotland. [online]. Glasgow/Edinburgh: ScotPHO. Available from: http://www.scotpho.org.uk [Accessed 31 May 2017]. |
| 7 | COAD, J., 2019. Anatomy and Physiology for Midwives. London: Elsevier. |