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NUR-10059 - Module Specification
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

For academic year: 2022/23 Last Updated: 19 January 2023

NUR-10059 - Introduction to maternal, fetal and neonatal care and wellbeing
Coordinator: Joanne Cookson Tel: +44 1782 7 38131
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 4
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 556723

Programme/Approved Electives for 2022/23

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2022/23


Aims
This module focuses on the current models of care and principles of care provision in the perinatal period and explores the role of the midwife in identifying the woman¿s physical, psychological, spiritual and social needs and the provision of woman centred care.

Talis Aspire Reading List
Any reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.
http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/nur-10059/lists

Intended Learning Outcomes

demonstrate effective, compassionate and meaningful communication and interpersonal skills; whilst demonstrating a respectful and non-discriminatory approach: 1
demonstrate knowledge of differential care and referral pathways in maternity and discuss an evidence-based approach to care and documenting care appropriately: 1
discuss the psychosocial elements which may impact the perinatal period and across the life course adapting care provision to meet their needs: 2

Study hours

This module will comprise of 50 hrs of scheduled learning via either face-to-face, online or group work sessions, 100 hrs of independent study comprising 50 hours directed study related to module content and 50 hrs self directed and assessment preparation.

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Oral Exam weighted 50%
A 10 minute interaction with a simulated patient
This interactive examination will take place in a simulated environment. The assessment will require the student to demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills, utilising underpinning theory. 10 minutes will be allocated to complete the scenario with 5 minutes for structured questions following. Peer review will be completed following this scenario. This is a formative strand to the assessment. The feedback gained from their peers will assist the students in developing the summative reflective essay.

2: Essay weighted 50%
1,500 word reflective account
A written reflection of 1,500 words will be submitted based on the scenario with the simulated patient. The students will be expected to reflect on learning that has occurred in relation to their communication skills through undertaking the simulated interaction and peer feedback.

Please note that for the 2022/23 Academic Year programmes may be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there may be some changes made to how modules are delivered and assessed. The latest information will be provided to you by your School in module handbooks. We endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes and details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/student-terms-and-conditions/

Last Updated: 19 January 2023