Care of the Neonate with Additional Needs

Code

MIDW2015

School

Midwifery

Level

2

Credits

20

Semesters

Spring UK

Summary

This course considers: 

- The examination of heart, hips and eyes for NIPE – practice element – prep for year 2
- Epidemiology, risk and social factors that contribute to poor neonatal outcomes
- Infant morbidity and mortality- Incidence
- Pathological conditions (IDM, RDS etc, Sepsis, Hypo’s)
- Pre-term 
- SGA and IUGR
- Jaundice
- Congenital abnormality and treatments
- Birth injuries
- Midwives role in caring for the neonate as part of the IDT/MDT – transitional care- ‘additional care needs’
- Infant feeding- Impacts of complex issues on feeding
- Ethical and professional issues- Impacts of complex neonates, duty of candour, bereavement and palliative care

Target Students

Pre-registration student midwives

Classes

200 hours of learning delivered by a variety of methods, including self-directed study

Assessment

• 100% Assignment: In-class written exam - examination of up to 90 minutes to test knowledge and understanding

Assessed by end of designated period

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding
1.    Discuss how common obstetric complications impact fetal and neonatal physiology and care 

2.    Discuss the role of the midwife in the additional care of the fetus and neonate with complex needs.

Intellectual Skills
3.    Apply knowledge and understanding of complex fetal and neonatal needs to inform and support appropriate care pathways.

4.    Apply appropriate evidence to underpin additional care of the complex fetus and neonate.

Professional/Practical Skills
5.    Promote respect, dignity, trust and integrity in care delivery to the fetus, neonate and family. 

Transferable Skills
6.    Recognise effective interprofessional working.

Conveners

• Mrs Eleanor Orton