Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Public and Allied Health
Learning Methods
Lecture
Placement/Practice
Seminar
Module Offerings
7000ACPMW-SEP-CTY
Aims
To prepare the student to undertake and appropriately document a thorough health assessment and enable the student to establish a strong foundation in advanced pathological principles that underpin the assessment and management of unwell women throughout pregnancy and the postnatal period. To prepare the student to assess, diagnose and manage the variety of minor illnesses that commonly present among women throughout pregnancy and the postnatal period.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Demonstrate, articulate and document a comprehensive advanced health assessment.
2.
Critically analyse the advanced physiological and pathological mechanisms that result in body system failure in acutely unwell women including
3.
Critically analyse and synthesise the history, physical examination and relevant diagnostic tests, procedures and pharmacotherapeutics in order to assess, diagnose and manage the advanced care of acutely unwell women throughout pregnancy and postnatal.
4.
Synthesise child protection principles and the safeguarding agenda with advanced management of women and neonates in acute and ambulatory settings.
5.
Critically evaluate the research evidence base regarding the assessment, diagnosis and advanced management of acutely unwell women throughout pregnancy and postnatal.
6.
Critically reflect on own personal and professional development and progression toward the role of advanced clinical practitioner
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:
History taking Documentation Head to toe physical exam Introduction to diagnostics Common respiratory problems- mild asthma exacerbation, chest infection, COPD Common cardiovascular problems – palpitations, chest pain, anaemia, circulating volume Common neuro problems – headache, clonus, reflexes, epileptic fit Common GI problems – constipation, indigestion, hyperemesis, piles Common GU problems – PV bleed, UTI, yeast infection, STIs, abnormal cervix Common derm problems – pregnancy rash, eczema Common MSK problems – symphysis pubis dysfunction Safeguarding – safeguarding assessment, domestic violence, mental capacity act, child protection Common mental health problems – baby blues Managing risk and liability
History taking Documentation Head to toe physical exam Introduction to diagnostics Common respiratory problems- mild asthma exacerbation, chest infection, COPD Common cardiovascular problems – palpitations, chest pain, anaemia, circulating volume Common neuro problems – headache, clonus, reflexes, epileptic fit Common GI problems – constipation, indigestion, hyperemesis, piles Common GU problems – PV bleed, UTI, yeast infection, STIs, abnormal cervix Common derm problems – pregnancy rash, eczema Common MSK problems – symphysis pubis dysfunction Safeguarding – safeguarding assessment, domestic violence, mental capacity act, child protection Common mental health problems – baby blues Managing risk and liability
Module Overview:
This module trains students in conducting comprehensive health assessments and understanding advanced pathological principles for managing women's health during pregnancy and the postnatal period. It also prepares students to diagnose and manage common minor illnesses in this context.
This module trains students in conducting comprehensive health assessments and understanding advanced pathological principles for managing women's health during pregnancy and the postnatal period. It also prepares students to diagnose and manage common minor illnesses in this context.
Additional Information:
The clinical experience for this module consists of 150 hours of mentored advanced midwifery practice to include 25 hours in a related sub-specialty. This will be in an appropriate setting with a relevant registered health care professional. The assessment of clinical practice will be evidenced by successful achievement of the programme capabilities and must include completion of any 6 of the following: Directly Observed Procedural Skills (DOPS), Mini-Clinical Evaluation Exercise (mini-CEX), Case-based Discussions (CBD) and Communication Observation Tools (COT). Assessment is the responsibility of the named clinical preceptor; unless competence is demonstrated in practice credit will not be released. Students will also be required to complete an Observed, Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) in which they successfully complete a head to toe physical examination and basic history taking. The OSCE will be assessed by the programme team on a pass or fail basis. Ongoing formative feedback will be provided to students by the module team on the basis of two clinical consultation write-ups submitted by the student.
The clinical experience for this module consists of 150 hours of mentored advanced midwifery practice to include 25 hours in a related sub-specialty. This will be in an appropriate setting with a relevant registered health care professional. The assessment of clinical practice will be evidenced by successful achievement of the programme capabilities and must include completion of any 6 of the following: Directly Observed Procedural Skills (DOPS), Mini-Clinical Evaluation Exercise (mini-CEX), Case-based Discussions (CBD) and Communication Observation Tools (COT). Assessment is the responsibility of the named clinical preceptor; unless competence is demonstrated in practice credit will not be released. Students will also be required to complete an Observed, Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) in which they successfully complete a head to toe physical examination and basic history taking. The OSCE will be assessed by the programme team on a pass or fail basis. Ongoing formative feedback will be provided to students by the module team on the basis of two clinical consultation write-ups submitted by the student.