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● Perform a holistic evaluation of the neonate’s physical, psychological, and social well-being.
● Apply knowledge of neonatal physiology to communicate and provide evidence-based advice, support, and education regarding infant feeding and routine infant care to caregivers.
● Apply knowledge and understanding of transition to extrauterine life to the midwifery care required by the newly born infant. Skills related to this knowledge will be demonstrated in a 'Initial Steps of Resuscitation' workshop.
● Apply knowledge & understanding of normal neonatal physiology to the prevention, identification, and management of the common/minor disorders of the neonate.
● Perform & document appropriately the necessary observations, tests, procedures, and care activities required by the neonate in the maintenance & assurance of their well-being.
● Identify robust sources of midwifery knowledge regarding neonatal health and well-being.
● Describe the research process and various methodologies underpinning published investigations of neonatal health and well-being.
Genetics & Embryology; Foetal growth and development; Foetal Circulation.
Adaptation to extrauterine life- APGARS and Initial Care & Examination of the Neonate Shortly After Birth. Discuss and practice the initial steps of neonatal resuscitation;
Overview of thermoregulation;
Monitoring and facilitating baby feeding- physiology of the neonatal digestive system, nutritional comparison of breast milk and infant formula; link with metabolic transition to extrauterine life;
Daily assessment, care and examination of the neonate- maintaining a safe environment, baby dentification bracelets, security tagging, safe positioning of the baby; prevention of SIDS; Confirming normal baby behaviour during the first six weeks of life;
Physiological jaundice: discuss the recognition and assessment of physiological jaundice and the role of the midwife in its management and care. Discuss the care of the baby that will commence phototherapy and the advice necessary for parents.
The role of the midwife in identification and care of the baby with common neonatal infections and other minor disorders including umbilical cord, eye infections, mouth and skin, gastro-intestinal and fungal infections;
Newborn Screening tests; Immunisation; Birth Registration; Educating Caregivers;
Facilitating parent-newborn bonding; Evaluating and promoting optimal Infant Mental Health.
Related clinical skills (delivered face-to-face in simulation lab):
Detailed Examination of the Neonate Shortly After Birth;
Midwife's Daily Examination of the Neonate;
Anthropometric measurement (Length and OFC); Oral Examination Skills;
Preparation & administration of IM injections; POCTs- the Newborn Bloodspot Screening Card, Blood Glucose Monitoring;
Neonatal Resuscitation Workshop- Initial Steps of Resuscitation;
Four hours of lectures and recommended activities to examine and evaluate the research methodologies underpinning identified clinical guidelines/journal articles re: neonatal health and well-being.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 26 |
Practical | 6 |
Specified Learning Activities | 10 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 81 |
Online Learning | 2 |
Total | 125 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Examination: A 1-hour MCQ. | 1 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 40 |
Practical Examination: An Objective Structured Clinical Examination. Student selects one of two care scenarios to demonstrate in a one-take video recording that is uploaded by the student to Brightspace for grading. |
Coursework (End of Trimester) | n/a | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 50 |
Practical Examination: The students skills demonstrated during the 'initial steps of neonatal resuscitation' workshop are graded in an OSCE-type, pass/fail assessment. | Week 12 | n/a | Pass/Fail Grade Scale | Yes | 10 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | No |
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback
• Self-assessment activities
Feedback on the class presentation will be provided within 20 days. Feedback on the 10% practical examination in Week 12 will be provided continuously during the workshop. Video assignment submission- individual feedback released via Brightspace prior to PERC. Feedback on the MCQ student answered incorrectly will be available upon request.
Name | Role |
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Dr Deirdre O'Donnell | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Lisa Rogers | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |