Overview

Catheterisation

Breech birth

Speculum examination

Induction of labour

Artificial rupture of membranes

Vaginal examination

Basic Life Support

Neonatal Life Support

Practice learning

Assessment Strategy

-threshold -thresholdGrades D- to D+ Work displays satisfactory knowledge and understanding of the facts and principles specific to the topics covered in this module and theoutcomes being assessed, reflecting a satsifactory level of background study. Presentation, communication and are satisfactory. The work contains someirrelevant material and weaknesses in structure. A grade of D- is required to pass assessements.

-good -Very good, Grades B- to B+ Work displays very good knowledge and understanding of the facts and principles specific to the topics covered in thismodule and the outcomes being assessed, reflecting a good level of background study. The work is focussed, well structured and logically presented.There is some original interpretation and demonstration of links between topics. The work is presented to a very good standard with good communicationand minimal factual or computational errors.Good, Grades C- to C+ Work displays good knowledge and understanding of the facts and principles specific to the topics covered in this module and theoutcomes being assessed, reflecting a good level of background study. The work is focussed, mostly structured and overall, logically presented. There issome original, though mimimal, interpretation and demonstration of links between topics. The work is presented to a good standard with goodcommunication but with some factual or computational errors.

-excellent -Grade A- to A* Work displays excellent comprehensive knowledge and detailed understanding of the facts and principles specific to the topics covered inthis module and the outcomes being assessed, reflecting extensive background study. The work is highly focussed, well structured, logically presentedwith discussion of evidence based information. The work contains original interpretation and new links between topics are developed.The work ispresented to a high standard with accurate communication and no factual or computational errors.

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate achievement of identified midwifery skills for year 2 outlined in the midwifery practice assessment document.

• Demonstrate and reflect upon the critical application of underpinning knowledge to support the development and assimilation of identified midwifery skills.

• Demonstrate knowledge at an intermediate level of assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating universal and additional care of women and their newborns.

• Demonstrate the development of excellent communication skills, professional behaviour, and an awareness of own limitations, professional responsibility and accountability.