Emergency Management in Midwifery Practice - HEA00139H
Module will run
Occurrence | Teaching period |
---|---|
A | Autumn Term 2023-24 |
Module aims
- To develop and consolidate the studentsā existing skills and knowledge obtained in Stages 1 and 2 and apply this knowledge in relation to the management of midwifery emergencies.
- Prepare and encourage the student to make professional, independent judgements and develop critical thinking and problem solving techniques in midwifery emergencies underpinned by a sound rationale.
Module learning outcomes
This module will enable the student to:
1. Debate current theoretical principles which underpin practice and apply them to the management of midwifery emergencies.
2. Develop a critical understanding of the professional accountability and responsibility of the role of the midwife in relation to the management of emergencies.
3. Critically analyse the role of the midwife and the multi-professional team in the management of emergencies.
4. Explore the psychological issues specific to the emergency in order to promote a women-centred approach.
5. Enhance student confidence and ability to make clinical judgements when dealing with emergency situations in whatever context or setting it occurs.
6. Critically reflect upon the complexity and uncertainty of midwifery emergencies and how the midwife can support and safely care for the woman and the neonate.
7. Develop skills to resolve situations promptly and effectively and formulate action plans to manage the emergency including in the absence of obstetric and/or paediatric assistance.
Indicative assessment
Task | % of module mark |
---|---|
Objective Structured Clinical Examination - HS Dpt | 100.0 |
Special assessment rules
Non-compensatable
Indicative reassessment
Task | % of module mark |
---|---|
Objective Structured Clinical Examination - HS Dpt | 100.0 |
Module feedback
Written feedback, within the timescale specified in the programme handbook.
Indicative reading
|