Course Details in 2023/24 Session

Module Title	LC Anatomy and physiology for midwives
School	Institute of Clinical Sciences
Department	Nursing and Midwifery
Module Code	02 39898
Module Lead	Lauren Philp-von Woyna
Level	Certificate Level
Credits	40
Semester	Full Term
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-12 hours Seminar-60 hours Tutorial-12 hours Practical Classes and workshops-12 hours Guided independent study-304 hours Total: 400 hours
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Description	This module aligns to NMC (2019) Standards of Proficiency for Midwives Domain 3 and Domain 4 and will introduce learners to fundamental conceptual and theoretical knowledge related to anatomy and physiology, and some common pregnancy related complications and co-morbidities seen in childbearing women and people. Learners will develop knowledge and understanding of anatomy, physiology, genetics, genomics and medicines related to childbearing, pharmacology, pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics, the sexual and reproductive health of adolescent girls and women, the male reproductive system, fetal development, neonatal adaptation and infant feeding. Learners will examine changes in women's reproductive health using a life course approach framework, as well as the impact of inequalities on wellbeing to enable them to support effective and inclusive care. Opportunities to develop academic study, leadership, research and teamwork skills will be provided through the use of Enquiry Based Learning.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Identify, interpret and apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, genetics, genomics and epigenetics across the life course of women and childbearing people Identify, interpret and apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, genetics, genomics and epigenetics to fetal development, newborn adaptation to extrauterine life and infant feeding Identify, interpret and apply appropriate sources of evidence to inform understanding of anatomical changes and physiological responses to pregnancy, labour, birth and postnatal recovery Know and understand common physical, psychological and pharmacological factors that impact the wellbeing of women and neonates, and apply this to midwifery led care
Assessment
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: 3-hour examination (100%) Reassessment: Learners will resubmit failed component(s) 3-hour examination (100%) All reassessments will be capped at 40%.
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