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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Additional Care for Women and Newborn Infants with Complications 2
Reference NU2103 Version 1
Created February 2020 SCQF Level SCQF 8
Approved July 2021 SCQF Points 30
Amended ECTS Points 15

Aims of Module
To enable the students to evaluate safe and effective midwifery care for women and newborn infants with additional care needs.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Appraise the role of the midwife in providing holistic women centred care that meets the additional care needs of women and families.
2 Apply effective, evidence based approaches to signs of compromise and deterioration in the woman, fetus and newborn infant.
3 Examine the role of collaborative practice across health and social care services for women and families with additional care needs or complications.
4 Demonstrate evidence informed midwifery skills in the management of care for women and infants with additional care needs, escalating when required.

Indicative Module Content
Woman centred care; sensitive care; public health; perinatal mental health; trauma informed care; social vulnerability, inclusion and exclusion; learning disabilities; equalities and inequalities; racism and unconscious bias in maternity care; LGBTI in maternity care; pre-existing medical conditions; common pregnancy complications; infant feeding challenges; continuous fetal monitoring; emergencies in pregnancy and childbirth; medicines management; infection and sepsis; perineal repair; neonatal resuscitation; pregnancy loss and end of life care; family integrated care; clinical decision making; collaborative team working; evidence based practice; 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 60 N/A
Non-Contact Hours 240 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: Coursework Weighting: 100% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4
Description: Written report

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
Case based investigative report
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 SCQF 8 entry requirements or equivalent.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

ADDITIONAL NOTES
This module is underpinned by the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 CHANDRAHARAN, E. 2016. Handbook of CTG Interpretration. From Patterns to Physiology. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
2 CROFTS, J. and WINTER, C, (ed). 2017. PROMPT: Practical Obstetric Multi-Professional Training Course Manual. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
3 JEFFORD, E. and JOMEEN, J. 2019. Empowering Decision-Making in Midwifery. A Global Perspective. London: Routledge.
4 MBRRACE-UK: Mothers and Babies: Reducing Risk through Audits and Confidential Enquires across the UK. 2020. MBRRACE-UK: Saving Mothers' Lives, Improving Mothers' Care. Oxford: NDPH. Available from: https://www.npeu.ox.ac.uk/mbrrace-uk [Accessed 14 Feb 2021]
5 NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE (NICE), 2019. Pregnancy and Complex Social Factors: Service Provision. London:NICE.
6 SCOTTISH MULTI-PROFESSIONAL MATERNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (SMMDP), 2017. Scottish Neonatal Course Manual. Edinburgh: NHS Education for Scotland.

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