Program Overview

Introduction to the Maternity Critical Care Module

The Maternity Critical Care module, coded as NU6167, is a 10-credit course designed for midwives who provide care to women with complex or high-risk pregnancies. This module aims to advance midwives' knowledge and skills in maternity critical care, enabling them to practice effectively within a maternity critical care setting.

Module Objective

The primary objective of this module is to develop knowledge, skills, and competencies related to maternity critical care. Upon completion, students should be able to critically reflect on the application of maternity critical care skills, evaluate evidence-based practice, and demonstrate knowledge of relevant anatomy and physiology.

Module Content

The module covers core areas such as:

• Introduction to maternity critical care
• Pregnancy complications requiring critical care, including respiratory, cardiovascular, renal, and neurological aspects
• Assessment and management of fluids and electrolytes
• Co-morbidities and associated pharmacology
• Principles of monitoring and the use of biomedical technology

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:

• Exhibit an ability to critically reflect on the application of maternity critical care skills
• Critically evaluate evidence-based practice in context to maternity critical care practice
• Demonstrate knowledge of relevant anatomy and physiology
• Identify and respond appropriately to deterioration in a critically ill pregnant or postpartum woman
• Demonstrate competence in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care for critically ill pregnant or postpartum women
• Discuss various treatment modalities for critically ill maternity women

Practicalities

The module is delivered in Cork University Maternity Hospital under the direction of experts in maternity critical care. Assessment consists of a presentation, case study, and the completion of a Clinical Competency Workbook. Applicants are required to complete the Clinical Competency Workbook in their own work environment, with evidence of support for this learning available at the time of application.

Requirements

To be eligible for this module, applicants must:

• Be practicing nurses with evidence of current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI)
• Meet specific English language requirements if their main language is not English
• Provide evidence of appropriate work experience within an English language environment for at least the previous 2 years, if applicable

Fees and Costs

The fee for this module is 900, which includes a 35 application fee.

Timetable

The module timetable includes workshops and tutorials, with specific dates subject to change. It is essential to check the official university website for the most up-to-date information.

Contact Details

For further information about the Maternity Critical Care module, please refer to the official University College Cork website or contact the relevant department directly.