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1 MODULE SPECIFICATION TEMPLATE MODULE DETAILS Module title Altered Health in Childbearing Module code MI502 Credit value 20 Level Mark the box to the right of the appropriate level with an X Entry criteria for registration on this module Pre-requisites Specify in terms of module codes or equivalent Co-requisite modules Specify in terms of module codes or equivalent Module delivery Level 4 Level 5 X Level 6 Level 7 Level 8 Level 0 (for modules at foundation level) Meets progression requirements to Year 2 of course. Mode of delivery Taught X Distance Placement Online Other Pattern of delivery Weekly X Block Other When module is delivered Semester 1 X Semester 2 Throughout year Other Brief description of module This module builds upon the modules undertaken in year one, and content and/ or aims Overview (max 80 words) introduces concepts of pathophysiology and psychopathology, to help the student develop an understanding of the changes to physical and mental health that may arise from or occur in pregnancy, and the impact these may have on the woman, baby and family. Module team/ author/ Annie Rimmer coordinator(s) School Site/ campus where delivered School of Health Sciences Eastbourne Course(s) for which module is appropriate and status on that course Course BSc (Hons) Midwifery Status (mandatory/ compulsory/ optional) Mandatory MODULE AIMS, ASSESSMENT AND SUPPORT Aims To help the student develop an understanding of physical ill health, mental ill health and disabilities, which may affect child bearing women and their families.

2 Learning outcomes On successful completion of the module students will be able to: 1. Recognise and explain the signs and symptoms of a range of conditions, demonstrating knowledge and understanding of the effect these may have on fetal, maternal and neonatal physiology. This may include o Physical ill health o Mental ill health o Disability 2. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a range of conditions that may affect childbearing women and recognise the impact this may have on the woman, baby, and family. This may include o Physical ill health o Mental ill health o Disability 3. Demonstrate the ability to select relevant and appropriate research and other evidence to inform own practice in caring for the woman and/or baby where there is altered health. 4. Demonstrate an understanding of the reasons for referral when there is altered health and discuss the role of the multidisciplinary team when such referrals are made Content It is expected that the content will be delivered, where appropriate, as themed days in conjunction with module MI224. The intention is to utilise a case scenario approach, which must include the fetus/baby. Physical ill health in the mother and the effects this may have on fetal, maternal and neonatal physiology, midwifery care and medical management. To include: Cardiovascular disorders Haematological disorders. To include: Anaemia Rhesus isoimmunisation Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation Thrombo embolic disorders Infective disorders. To include: Human Immunodeficiency Virus Hepatitis Genital tract sepsis Endocrine disorders. To include: Diabetes Gynaecological disorders and infertility Obesity/underweight Other medical disorders: respiratory, immune, renal, neurological and gastrointestinal Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia Intra Uterine Growth Retardation (IUGR) Issues relating to high dependency care to permeate throughout content where appropriate. To include: fluid and electrolyte balance

3 maintaining effective oxygenation Mental ill health: To include Substance misuse Suicide Postnatal depression Disabilities: To include Learning support Chromosomal disorders, genetic, metabolic and antenatal detection Indicative reading: Banister, C The Midwife s Pocket Formulary: Commonly Prescribed Drugs for Mother and Child, Drugs and Breastfeeding, Contra Indications and Side Effects. Oxford: Books for Midwives Blackburn, S. T Maternal, Fetal and Neonatal Physiology. A Clinical Perspective. 3 rd ed. Missouri: Saunders Elsevier Coad, J. and M. Dunstall Anatomy & Physiology for midwives E-Book. Kindle edition. London: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier Fraser, D. & M. Cooper., eds Myles Textbook for Midwives. 15 th ed. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone Johnson, R. and W. Taylor Skills for Midwifery Practice E-Book. Kindle edition. London: Churchill Livingstone. Freshwater, D Counselling Skills for Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors. Berkshire: Open University Press Johnson, R. and W. Taylor Skills for Midwifery Practice E- Book. Kindle edition. London: Churchill Livingstone. Jordan, S Pharmacology for Midwives: The Evidence Base for Safe Practice. 2 nd ed. Hampshire: Palgrave Macmillan Macdonald, S. and J. Magill-Cuerden Mayes Midwifery: A textbook for Midwives. 14 th ed. London: Baillière Tindall Elsevier. McKay-Moffat, S Disability in Pregnancy and Childbirth. Oxford: Churchill Livingstone Porth C., ed, 2004, Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States. 6 th ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott-Raven Price, S., ed Mental Health in Pregnancy and Childbirth.

4 London: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier Raynor, M. D. and C. England Psychology for Midwives: Pregnancy, Childbirth and Puerperium. Berkshire: Open University Press. Rubin, P. and M. Ramsay., eds Prescribing in Pregnancy 4 th ed. Oxford: Blackwell Publishing BMJ Books Stables, D. and J. Rankin Physiology in childbearing Text and Evolve ebooks Package: With Anatomy and Related Biosciences. 3 rd ed. London: Baillière Tindall. Websites: Journals: British Journal of Midwifery British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Midwifery Teaching and learning activities Details of teaching and learning activities A wide variety of methods will be used to facilitate the student learning experience. These will include: lectures, seminars, EBL using case scenarios, users of the service, small group working and guided study. Experts in specific areas will deliver appropriate content, e.g. mental health lecturer to deliver mental ill health content. Allocation of study hours (indicative) Where 10 credits = 100 learning hours SCHEDULED This is an indication of the number of hours students can expect to spend in scheduled teaching activities including lectures, seminars, tutorials, project supervision, demonstrations, practical classes and workshops, supervised time in workshops/ studios, fieldwork, and external visits. Study hours 37.5 GUIDED INDEPENDENT STUDY All students are expected to undertake guided independent study which includes wider reading/ practice, follow-up work, the completion of assessment tasks, and revisions PLACEMENT The placement is a specific type of learning away from the University. It includes work-based learning and study that occurs overseas. 48

5 TOTAL STUDY HOURS 200 Assessment tasks Details of assessment on this module Seen invigilated written examination 2 hours 15 minutes Students will be given a selection of six questions from which they must select three to answer under examination conditions Students must achieve a pass (minimum 40%) in each question to achieve a pass in the module Weighting 100% Types of assessment task 1 Indicative list of summative assessment tasks which lead to the award of credit or which are required for progression. WRITTEN Written exam 100 % weighting (or indicate if component is pass/fail) COURSEWORK PRACTICAL Written assignment/ essay, report, dissertation, portfolio, project output, set exercise Oral assessment and presentation, practical skills assessment, set exercise EXAMINATION INFORMATION Area examination board BSc (Hons) Midwifery Refer to University for guidance in completing the following sections External examiners Name Position and institution Date appointed Date tenure ends Lisa Jesson Programme Director / Senior Lecturer: Midwifery Birmingham City University 1 st September st August 2018 QUALITY ASSURANCE Date of first approval Only complete where this is not the first version 2 nd May Set exercises, which assess the application of knowledge or analytical, problem-solving or evaluative skills, are included under the type of assessment most appropriate to the particular task.

6 Date of last revision Only complete where this is not the first version Date of approval for this version Version number 4 Modules replaced Specify codes of modules for which this is a replacement 16 th May 2012 Q&S editorial changes April Available as free-standing module? Yes No