Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Nursing and Advanced Practice
Learning Methods
Lecture
Online
Tutorial
Workshop
Module Offerings
6042HEAL-APR-CTY
6042HEAL-JAN-CTY
6042HEAL-SEP-CTY
Aims
To enable a registered midwife or neonatal nurse to acquire the knowledge, skills and experience to become professionally competent in the examination and assessment of the newborn thus taking responsibility for the discharge examination.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Critically analyse factors that can influence and impact upon the health of the newborn.
2.
Critically analyse the evidence pertaining to the examination of the newborn.
3.
Critically appraise the health status of the full term infant.
4.
Apply specialist knowledge and skills to the holistic care of the woman, baby and family.
5.
Critically evaluate and demonstrate effective communication skills in relation to the examination of the newborn.
6.
Critically analyse and evaluate legal and ethical issues related to examination of the newborn.
7.
Undertake examination of the newborn demonstrating professional responsibility and accountability for the validation of normality.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Foetal and neonatal physiology including genetics, abnormalities and common congenital defects. Birth injury and neurological disorders, cardiac abnormalities and recognition of heart murmurs, normal morphology of the neonate, screening and recognition of the abnormal, top to toe examination of the newborn, inspection, palpation and auscultation. Thermoregulation, behavioural assessment, immunity in the neonate, neonatal infections and immunity, jaundice, congenital dislocation of the hip, influence of maternal health, family history, labour and perinatal events on the health of the newborn, holistic care of the mother and baby. Research, audit and epidemiology, communication, breaking bad news, record keeping, multi-professional working and referral, ethical, legal and professional issues related to advancing midwifery/health care practice and extending the role of the midwife/health professional. Resuscitation.
Module Overview:
To enable a registered midwife or neonatal nurse to acquire the knowledge, skills and experience to become professionally competent in the examination and assessment of the newborn thus taking responsibility for the discharge examination.
To enable a registered midwife or neonatal nurse to acquire the knowledge, skills and experience to become professionally competent in the examination and assessment of the newborn thus taking responsibility for the discharge examination.
Additional Information:The clinical assessment profile associated with the practice element of this programme will be submitted with the theoretical assignment and must be passed. The clinical assessment profile will assess clinical learning outcomes. The module will enable the midwife/neonatal nurse to develop the skills, expertise and knowledge in order to become professionally competent in the examination and assessment of the newborn, thus enhancing their role and facilitating the provision of holistic care for the woman, baby and family.
1. The module learning outcomes and relevant subject benchmark statements are in line with the QAA framework for higher education qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The module is aligned to the Level 6 descriptors for a Level 6 Higher Education Qualification.
2. The module involves classroom attendance, which is further supported by a range of learning support tools. This is a part time programme.
3. The criteria for admission to the module require that candidates are currently working within an NHS Trust. Candidates will hold a minimum of a diploma (level 5).
4. The final award is a Continuing Professional Development – Examination of the Newborn, 30 credits at Level 6.
5. The students have access to a Canvas site and the University's other range of electronic support such as access to the electronic library facilities. The module has continued to develop with an up to date Canvas site reflecting contemporary reading lists and links to journal articles. The module Canvas site has also developed and now includes a number of presentations for students to access on areas such as critical writing and library support. The students also have access to the module leader through phone contact, emails and face to face meetings if this is viable. A module guide is also provided, which guides students to the wider range of support available to students.
6. The programme is assessed and run in line with the Academic Framework http://www.ljmu.ac.uk/eaqs/121984.htm
7. Attendance is required throughout the module; although some learning material will be available through the Canvas site.
8. Validated 2015/16
9. The methods for improving the quality and standards of learning are as follows:
• Annual monitoring Review
• Liaison and feedback from the students
• Reports from External Examiner
• Programme team ensuring the module reflects the values of the current teaching and learning strategy
• Module leader updating knowledge and skills to ensure these remain current and relevant
10. This is a standalone CPD. A specific external examiner is identified for the module who also covers the BSc students who complete this module. The module is included in the programme specification for the BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care Development, this is also referred to as the top up degree.
11. The approved intake month is September.
12. The programme code is 33083.
Assessments
Competency
Portfolio