MDCS40910 Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Special Circumstances (AP)

Academic Year 2022/2023

*** Not available in the academic year indicated above ***

Access to this module is limited to nominees of the statutory health services. This module equips the candidate to deal with the assessment and management of situations to the standards required of a Registered Advanced Paramedic. This module introduces the key principles involved with the management of acute paediatric emergencies, neonatal resuscitation, obstetric emergencies including labour and other women's health emergencies.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of the module, candidates will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

1. Context of paediatric care - the unique anatomical, physiological and psychosocial characteristics of children.
2. Paediatric emergency care including trauma, acute paediatric medical emergencies and paediatric advanced life support.
3. Context of women's health issues - anatomy and physiology.
4. Gynaecological and obstetric emergencies - normal pregnancy and labour and key intrapartum emergencies
5. Neonatal care, including resuscitation.
6. All relevant CPGs.
7. All relevant therapeutic issues, including dosing adjustments for children.

Indicative Module Content:

1. Context of paediatric care - the unique anatomical, physiological and psychosocial characteristics of children.
2. Paediatric emergency care including trauma, acute paediatric medical emergencies and paediatric advanced life support.
3. Context of women's health issues - anatomy and physiology.
4. Gynaecological and obstetric emergencies - normal pregnancy and labour and key intrapartum emergencies
5. Neonatal care, including resuscitation.
6. All relevant CPGs.
7. All relevant therapeutic issues, including dosing adjustments for children.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

20
Specified Learning Activities

20
Autonomous Student Learning

30
Placement/Work Experience

50
Total

120
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures
Clinical skills teaching
Clinical placements
Medium and high fidelity simulation
Group work
Self directed leaning
Case reviews 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Class Test: SAQ/EMQ/DI 1 hour End of Trimester Exam n/a Graded No

70
Continuous Assessment: Casework Varies over the Trimester n/a Graded No

10
Practical Examination: OSCE 1 hour End of Trimester Exam n/a Graded Yes

20

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Remediation Type Remediation Timing
Repeat (CFP) Within Three Semesters
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Assoc Professor Tomás Barry Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Niall Conroy Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Maeve Doheny Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mr Brian Bruno Tutor
Mr Bernard Heron Tutor
Mr William Howard Tutor
Mr Alan Thompson Tutor
Dr Alan Watts Tutor