Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25
None
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
The clinical practice module is a year-long module that will afford students the opportunity to participate in midwifery care and apply theoretical knowledge which underpins skills and decision making. From simulated practice, teaching within the university and under direct supervision of nominated practice supervisors and assessors, students will be supported to develop clinical skills and basic midwifery skills, making appropriate use of relevant current evidence and guidelines to support provision of evidence-based care.
Aims
During this module, students will develop clinical midwifery skills and theoretical knowledge underpinning midwifery care and practice. Students will develop an understanding of the evidence base used to support effective care provision.
Talis Aspire Reading ListAny reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/nur-10061/lists
Intended Learning Outcomes
recognise the importance of informed consent and respecting the woman¿s rights and choices: 3demonstrate the ability to use evidence-based approaches for building relationships, care-giving and communicating information in the maternity setting: 2,3evidence of achievement of progression part 1 under observation and participation meeting the proficiencies, skills and values as required of the programme and NMCb (2019) standards: 3demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and understanding safely and effectively, using evidence based practice to optimise outcomes for women and newborn infants in clinical practice at academic level 4 and across mapped domains (NMCb, 2019) : 3evidence achievement of accurate drug calculations for a range of medicines as required by standard 3.19 (NMC, 2019a) & 6.49.5 (NMC, 2019b) in part 1 of the programme: 1,3demonstrate the ability to perform clinical skills and apply knowledge safely and effectively, using evidence-based practice: 2,3discuss the midwifery care for a woman/fetus/neonate to optimise normal physiological processes: 2,3
Breakdown of active learning hours: 130hrs- In situ: 60 hrs (Lectures, discussion, seminars, tutorials, workshops) - Asynchronous learning: 70 hrs (electronic resources e.g. e-lfh, guided study: self directed study)Breakdown of independent study hours: 470hrs - Independent study: 470hrs (Wider reading, revision, assessment preparation, ) Placement hours: 720
Description of Module Assessment
1: Competence weighted 0%Computer software test of numeracy and drugs calculationThis is a one hour e- learning software numeracy examination. As a tool for assessing numeracy and drugs calculation, it should demonstrate students' ability and competence with safe drug calculations and medicine administration in clinical practice.
2: Practical Exam weighted 50%Objective Structured Clinical ExaminationThis interactive examination in a simulated environment will focus on students' performance in selected clinical tasks by assessing their ability to discuss elements of clinical practice and explain the underpinning theory. There will be two stations each with a different scenario drawn from clinical practice. The students will rotate through both stations using the equipment and clinical records used in practice.
3: Competence weighted 50%Practice-based assessmentThis is an assessment undertaken by practice supervisors and practice assessors as on an on-going basis of clinical competence and achievement of learning outcomes in practice placements. There are 4 elements within this assessment; professional behaviours, practice based episodes, proficiencies and holistic assessment of care. The holistic assessment descriptors assessment will be completed by the practice assessor, this will be translated into a grade using marking criteria by the academic assessor.