Program Overview

Module - Emergency Care of Women and Children Level 7

Overview

This module aims to facilitate development of your knowledge and critical understanding of the normal physiology of the child and the pregnant woman; the application of clinical management; and assessment skills in emergency situations pertaining to obstetric, neonatal and paediatric service users, taking into account the family care context.

Objectives

• Apply an in-depth knowledge and critical understanding of the normal anatomy and physiology of the child and their normal developmental stages and landmarks.
• Critically evaluate and apply the underlying principles of assessment and recognition of a sick child to demonstrate understanding of the evidence-based management of paediatric emergencies.
• Apply knowledge and critical understanding of the anatomy, physiology of normal pregnancy and labour to the assessment and management of obstetric and neonatal emergencies.
• Demonstrate the ability to adapt interpersonal communication methods for caring for these patient groups, their families including partnership working in a transdisciplinary approach, critically evaluating scope of practice, and the need for referral.
• Critically analyse how learning from this module has transformed your understanding of your practice.

What You Will Learn

The module content includes:

• Anatomy and physiology relating to the child
• Developmental milestones
• Recognition of the sick child
• Management of the sick child
• Physiology of normal labour
• Recognition of obstetric complications
• Obstetric emergency
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Family support
• Referral
• Multidisciplinary team working

Teaching and Assessment

How You Will Learn

The module will run online via the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), Blackboard.

How You Will Be Assessed

• The formative assessment is a practical skills assessment with oral exposition, lasting 1 hour.
• The summative assessment is a written assignment of 3,500 words.

Entry Requirements

The standard academic entry requirements for level 7 study are successful completion of a degree or prior study at level 6 or 7.

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees Policy

Tuition fees are set annually and are subject to review each year. The University may therefore raise tuition fees in the second or subsequent years of a course, in line with inflation and/or the maximum permitted by law or government policy. Students will be notified of any changes as soon as possible.

Key Details

Tuition Fees

20 Credit Health Module Pricing

Minimum Entry Requirements

The standard academic entry requirements for level 7 study are successful completion of a degree or prior study at level 6 or 7.

• Credits: 20
• Recruiting to: UK / RoI / Settled in UK
• Course Location: Online
• Institute: Institute of Health
• Delivery Style: Online
• Course Duration: Part-time: 12 weeks
• Course Start Point: January, April
• Award: Module