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Curricular information is subject to change
On completion of the module the student will be able to:
• Identify specific health issues in pregnancy and the puerperium that gives rise to critical illness and emergencies.
• Discuss the underlying pathophysiology of obstetric and related conditions that result in critical illness in pregnancy and the
puerperium.
• Critically analyze the association of clinical presentations, including early-warning scores, and the underlying
pathophysiology that results in critical illness and emergencies in pregnancy and the puerperium
• Illustrate the medical management and specific midwifery and nursing interventions of identified conditions requiring high
dependency care.
• Conduct a skilled clinical assessment, supported by appropriate technology, of the woman presenting with rapid
deterioration and critical illness in pregnancy and the puerperium.
• Conduct clinical evaluations of managed cases, report findings and present case study reports to peers and other
multidisciplinary team members
• Value and promote interdisciplinary collaboration in the care and management of women who experience critical illness in
in pregnancy and the puerperium.
• Value shared decision making in the care of critically ill women in maternity care.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 36 |
Specified Learning Activities | 80 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 110 |
Online Learning | 24 |
Total | 250 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Assignment: A flow chart (50%) and a video presentation (50%) on a choice of three topics will be offered to the student. | Coursework (End of Trimester) | n/a | Alternative non-linear conversion grade scale 50% | Yes | 50 |
Examination: End of Trimester exam | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Alternative non-linear conversion grade scale 50% | Yes | 50 |
Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
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In-Module Resit | Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board |
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Not yet recorded.
Name | Role |
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Dr Aoife Claire MacCormac | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Ms Katie Wedgeworth | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Aoife Claire MacCormac | Tutor |