Program Overview

Enhanced Maternal Care (Masters Level)

The Enhanced Maternal Care module is designed to provide healthcare professionals with in-depth knowledge and advanced skills in maternal critical care. This 20-credit masters-level module is delivered face-to-face in Plymouth and is part of the University of Plymouth's professional development pathway.

Key Features

• The module encompasses a comprehensive examination of all aspects of maternal critical care and the decision-making process leading to the care given.
• It builds on existing assessment skills and provides a systematic, evidence-based approach to the clinical assessment and management required by the critically ill woman.
• The module focuses on multi-professional team working and evidence-based practice, incorporating a critical ethical, legal, and professional dimension to clinical practice.

Course Details

On successful completion of this module, participants will be able to:

• Possess an in-depth knowledge of the pathophysiology and clinical presentation of the critically ill patient.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills in the detection of clinical deterioration and care escalation, critically analyzing the reasons for failure to rescue.
• Demonstrate a systematic, evidence-based approach to the clinical assessment and management required by the critically ill woman and act with initiative in decision-making.
• Incorporate a critical ethical, legal, and professional dimension to their clinical practice.

Assessment

The assessment for this module is a written case study, with a submission date of 23 May 2024. Please note that these assessment details are provisional.

Module Dates

This module will not be running in 2025/2026. For more information, please contact the Professional Development Unit admissions team.

Admissions Information

Additional information and documentation required for the application process include application forms, change of name forms, pre-course information, downloadable guides, and student cards. Visit the Professional Development Unit (PDU) admissions for full details.

Entry Requirements

To undertake this module as part of a professional development pathway, applicants must:

• Be a registered health practitioner working in an area of clinical practice that will allow them to meet the module learning outcomes, for example, midwives and nurses working in obstetric units.
• Ideally be in possession of previous study at degree level. Individuals without a degree may be eligible to apply, providing they have appropriate practice-related experience relevant to the program.

Fees and Funding

Please see the Faculty of Health professional development module fees for the most up-to-date information. Funding for this module may be available through the employing trust. Please contact the trust's Educational Co-ordinator for more information.

Module Lead

The module lead for this module is Alison James.

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