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

For academic year: 2024/25 Last Updated: 21 December 2024

NUR-10059 - Introduction to maternal, fetal and neonatal care and wellbeing
Coordinator: Anne Sourbutts Tel: +44 1782 7 38104
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 4
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 556723

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

There are no barred combinations

Description for 2024/25

This module forms a mandatory part of the overall BSc Midwifery programme. This module will be undertaken at the inception of the midwifery programme. The module will focus 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. Learning will be facilitated through theoretical sessions and directed and independent study.

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: 1

Study hours

Breakdown of active learning hours:
- In situ: 50hrs (Lectures: 20hrs, discussion:6 hrs, seminars: 5hrs, tutorials: 6 hrs, workshops: 12hrs)
- Asynchronous/synchronous learning: 50 hrs (wider reading: 40 hrs, electronic learning resources: 6, synchronous: 4)
Breakdown of independent study hours:
- Extended guided study: 50hrs (Wider personal reading: 20 hrs, revision: 15 hrs, assessment preparation: 15 hrs)

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Essay weighted 100%
1,500 word reflective account


The University undertakes a continuous review of its teaching and research provision to ensure programmes are of a high quality and changes may be made to modules where it is necessary and reasonable to do so. Please be aware that minor changes to modules, such as a change to an individual assessment, can occur up until enrolment, although we endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes. 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/legalgovernancecompliance/governance/actcharterstatutesordinancesandregulations/studenttermsconditions/

Last Updated: 21 December 2024