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Module title: Management of Obstetric Emergencies and Midwifery Care
SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: MID11124
Module leader: Shona Montgomery
School School of Health & Social Care
Subject area group: Midwifery
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

The aim of this module is to enable you to critically apply the necessary knowledge and skills in the management of complications that occur in both mother and baby during the childbearing period. During this module you will learn to critically evaluate evidence-based care and apply principles of best practice to the care of women with additional needs. You will apply the principles of human factors, environmental factors and the importance of strengths-based approaches when working with colleagues from interdisciplinary and multi-agency teams and women/birthing people and their families. The module content is divided into key areas: antenatal- covering the management of pre-eclampsia, eclampsia, renal system and associated disorders; intrapartum - covering multiple pregnancy, interpretation of electronic fetal heart rate monitoring, meconium stained liquor, disordered uterine action, ruptured uterus, operative delivery and caesarean section and the care of mothers/birthing persons with anaesthetics; postpartum - covering retained placenta, thromboembolism, amniotic fluid embolism, disseminated intravascular coagulation, haemolysis elevated liver enzymes low platelets syndrome, shock. The theory and provision of care of women/birthing persons experiencing obstetric emergencies is also covered, including the management of neonatal resuscitation and preterm birth.Medicine administration and drug calculation (SafeMedicate programme).
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Critically explore the pathophysiology of complications that occur in both the mother/birthing person and newborn infant during antenatal, intrapartum and postpartum period.

LO2: Critically examine and discuss the impact of the management of obstetric complications in childbirth using a problem-solving approach.

LO3: Critically reflect on the role of the midwife and other health professionals within the multidisciplinary team when supporting women/birthing persons who develop complications in childbirth.

LO4: Critique the patient safety agenda in relation to additional care needs including the principles of medicine administration and the midwife's role.

LO5: Critically appraise the evidence around the interventions and treatments used in emergency care.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 2, Blended,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Blended
Location of delivery: SIGHTHILL
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Shona Montgomery
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 6 Opportunities to rehearse emergency simulations in the skills centre.
Independent Learning Lecture 14 Delivering theoretical input about emergencies.
Independent Learning Tutorial 4 Delivering,discussion and reflection around emergencies
Independent Learning Seminar 8 Actively allowing you the opportunity to share knowledge and expertise with peers.
Online Guided independent study 172 To allow you time to explore the theoretical input to strengthen your own knowledge around emergencies.
Total Study Hours204
Expected Total Study Hours for Module204


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Class Test 100 1~2~3~4~5 Exam Period HOURS= 30/90 mins You have the choice of undertaking an oral examination where you will critically describe how an obstetric emergency is managed or a written examination.Written examination - This will be a timed examination facilitated on the Moodle platform. You will be asked to read 3 case scenarios pertaining to one of 5 obstetric emergencies - shoulder dystocia, breech birth, post-partum haemorrhage, eclamptic seizure or neonatal resuscitation and be expected to write a critical commentary about the midwifery care that should be provided to manage such an event. You will be given a maximum of 90 minutes to complete this examination.Oral examination - This will be conducted via TEAMs platform. On arrival you will be randomly assigned an emergency situation pertaining to either shoulder dystocia, breech birth, post-partum haemorrhage, eclamptic seizure or neonatal resuscitation. You will then be asked to provide critical commentary about the midwifery care required to manage the emergency. You will have 30 minutes to complete this. All oral examinations will be recorded for quality purposes.
Class Test 0 1~2~3~4~5 Week 8 HOURS= Unlimited time. You will complete an online medicines calculation test that will assess your knowledge and comprehension of medicine administration. You must achieve a mark of 100% to pass the online test. This assessment will be marked as pass/fail.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
Management of Obstetric Emergencies and Midwifery Care
 

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