HLBM612 – Midwifery Practice: Complications of Childbirth I

Module code

HLBM612

Module title

Midwifery Practice: Complications of Childbirth I

Prescription

The aim of this module is for students to develop competent midwifery practice when there is a deviation from the normal childbirth experience.

NZQA Level

Level 6

NZQA Credits

Delivery method

Web-Supported

Learning hours

Total learning hours: 150

Resources required

Learning Outcomes: On completion of this module students will be able to:
1.Apply a developed understanding of normal childbirth to identify deviations and/or complications throughout the childbirth experience
2.Apply knowledge and skills to provide safe, competent midwifery care when there are deviations from the normal childbirth experience.
3.Participate in the interdisciplinary care of mother and the new born that requires complex care.
4.Apply skills competently in order to manage emergency situations.
Content: Knowledge and reflection
Complicated childbirth including pre-eclampsia, eclampsia, preterm labour, induction and augmentation of labour, ante partum haemorrhage, epidural, anaesthesia, regional and general anaesthesia, instrumental and surgical birth, care of the woman with medical conditions..
Knowledge integration.
Best practice guidelines.
Assessment knowledge and skills with appropriate response/actions including perineal repair.
Specific midwifery skills and use of appropriate technology that are associated with care for women with childbirth complications or are 'high risk' e.g. intravenous cannulation, interpretation of the cardiotograph (CTG) recording, Syntocinon infusion, induction of labour, breech, shoulder dystocia, APH, PPH, etc.
Simulated emergency situations.
Advanced neonatal resuscitation.
Adult resuscitation.
Care of the sick neonate
Understanding the technology in a neo-natal special care or intensive care unit.
Preparation for surgery.
Post-operative care for women following abdominal surgery and caesarean section.

Decision making and critical thinking
Reflection on care and decisions made.
Self-assessment skills.
Flexible, creative thinking.
Prioritising care.
Logical reasoning
Professional Accountability
Boundaries of midwifery care.
Communication and documentation
Documentation
Teaching and Learning Strategy: Teaching strategies and learning methods will include lectures, online exercises, independent study, 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 session is compulsory to pass the module. Please see student handbook for details.
Recommended Readings: A list of current readings will be provided within the module outline and on Moodle. However students are expected to read widely.