Modules

MadwifeMcCann · #1 (**permalink**) 11-Nov-2007, 21:14

Just interested to find out what modules everyone does at their uni...
I'm at Hull uni.
First year was :
Anatomy and physiology, Psychosocial perspectives, Transferrable skills,
Foundations in midwifery, Social inclusion.
Second year:
Communication, Evidence based practice in midwifery, Pathology, Reproductive anatomy and physiology, Normal childbirth.
Third year:
Complicated childbirth, Professional Inquiry, Midwifery Practice.

chow46 · #2 (**permalink**) 11-Nov-2007, 21:29

Oh wow, you want me to go pull out my book, don't you?

chow46 · #3 (**permalink**) 11-Nov-2007, 21:31

Midwife-To-Be Outline

Phase I
A. Basic Science
Unit 1. Anatomy & Medical Terminology (basic overview of body system with focus on reproductive system)
Unit 2. Physiology (including hormones, menstrual cycle, etc.)
Unit 3. Fetal & Placenta Development (including genetic screening)
Unit 4. Lab Work (wet preps, microscopes, PKU, prenatal panels, cultures, etc.)
Unit 5. Nutrition (including vitamins & minerals)
Unit 6. Nutrition (including herbs and nutritional counseling)
Unit 7. Drugs & Interventions (including Pitocin, Vit.K, Rhogam, Ultrasound, other prenatal tests)
B. Antepartum Management
Unit 8. Childbirth Education (and homebirth requirements & preparation)
Unit 9. Communication & Counseling (stress management, family unit, etc)
Unit 10. Prenatal Care (within normal limits)
Phase 2
Unit 11. Risk Factors & Referrals (protocols, abuse, etc.)
Unit 12. Prenatal Discomforts (including alternate medicine)
Unit 13. Prenatal Complications Part l
Unit 14. Prenatal Complications Part 2
Unit 15. Prenatal Complications Part 3
C. Intrapartum
Unit 16. Labor and Delivery Part 1 (process)
Unit 17. Labor and Delivery Part 2 (fetal response)
Unit 18. Pelvimetry & Fetal Position (including malpresentations)
Unit 19. Labor Support (doula work, massage, birth plans, family unit)
Unit 20. Birth Complications Part l ( Shoulder Dystocia, cord problems, etc.)

Phase 3
Unit 21. Birth Complications Part 2 (placenta problems, bleeding, twins, etc.)
Unit 22. Birth Complications Part 3 (prolonged labor, episiot, emotional responses etc.)
Unit 23. Hospital Transports (E.M.S., back up, cesarean, etc.)
D. Postpartum
Unit 24. Postpartum Normal Part l (family unit, birth recovery, etc.)
Unit 25. Postpartum Normal Part 2 (evaluation and management)
Unit 26. Postpartum Changes (psycho-social, depression, etc.)
Unit 27. Breastfeeding (from mom and baby's side)
Unit 28. Postpartum Complications (lacerations, bleeding, stillbirth, etc.)
Unit 29. Newborns-Normal (newborn exam, age assessment, circumcision, etc.)
Unit 30. Newborn Complications (abnormalities, infections, etc.)

This is just the book work. This does not include everything you go over with your preceptor.

MadwifeMcCann · #4 (**permalink**) 11-Nov-2007, 21:43

Flippin heck!!! Soooo wish that my course offered that. There are so many areas that aren't covered or are skimmed over. Your course sounds amazing!

chow46 · #5 (**permalink**) 11-Nov-2007, 21:59

Lisa says that a good goal is one unit a month. It takes me about a month and a half to two months to get a unit done. I'll be doing this for a loooong time, but that's okay!

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