HLBM609 – Midwifery Practice: Complication of Childbirth II
Module code
HLBM609
Module title
Midwifery Practice: Complication of Childbirth II
Prescription
The aim of this module is for students to further develop competent midwifery practice when there is a deviation from the normal childbirth experience. This is achieved by integrating knowledge and skills into the midwifery and/or interdisciplinary care that is required in situations where medical conditions compromise the health of childbearing woman.
Programmes
- HL0901
NZQA Level
Level 6
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Based
Learning hours
- Directed hours
- 150
- Self directed hours
- 0
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- Upon successful completion of this module students will be able to:
1.Apply an understanding of the patho-physiological diagnosis, management and treatment of co-morbidities relevant to women and apply to the child birthing experience.
2.Demonstrate the ability to use and integrate a comprehensive midwifery knowledge base in relation to women with co-morbidities including the complexities of partnership, decision making and communication.
3.Apply specific midwifery skills in relation to caring for women with co-morbidities.
4.Explain the importance of a multi-disciplinary approach for the care of women with co-morbidities. - Content
- Cultural competence and partnership
The complexities of partnership with women and whanau/families
Effective working relationships with other health care professionals
Knowledge and reflection
Co-morbidities (congestive heart failure, rheumatic disease, renal failure, pyleo-nephritis, asthma, pneumonia, diabetes, epilepsy, cerebral vascular accident, thyroid dysfunction, infectious diseases etc)
Knowledge integration
Decision making and critical thinking
Reflection on care management and decision making
Prioritising care
Logical reasoning
Caring for women and their families when pregnancy/childbirth complicated by medical conditions
Demonstrating technical and practice competence in the skills needed to care for pregnant women with co-morbidities.
Developing effective time management
Section 88 Referral criteria
Consultation, referral and collaborative decision-making
Professional accountability
Boundaries of midwifery care
Interdisciplinary relationships
Communication and documentation
Effective communication with women, families and other health professionals
Consulting, and making referrals
Appropriate documentation - Teaching and Learning Strategi
- Teaching strategies and learning methods will be in practicum across a variety of midwifery practice settings. There will be assessment within practicum and reflection upon practicum.
- Assessment Criteria
- Students must meet all the requirements of the competency based assessment tasks to be eligible for a final grade for this module. All assessments must be attempted and submitted. Failure to do so will result in a 'fail' for the paper.
Attendance at praxis sessions is compulsory to pass the module. Please see student handbook for details. - Recommended Readings
- A list of current readings will be provided on Moodle. However, students are expected to read widely.
