Pre Hospital Care of Women and Children's Health

If this is your first module you will need to attend one of the induction days prior to your module start date. These are running in Lancaster on; 18 and 19 September 2013, 08 January 2014, 26 March 2014 and in Carlisle on; 20 September 2013, 07 January 2014, 25 March 2014.

*Please note you only need to attend one date

If you have studied at the University of Cumbria in the past two years, the requirement to attend the induction day may be waived.

Why study with us?

To enhance the student's knowledge and critical understanding of the normal physiology of the child and the pregnant woman and their recognition, assessment and management skills in managing emergency situations pertaining to obstetric, neonatal and paediatric service users, taking into account developmental stages and the family care context.

What can this course lead to?

Can be studied as part of the BSc Hons Practice Development: Developing Paramedic Practice.

Resources and facilities

We are amongst the UK’s leading health and wellbeing faculties and are proud of the high level of support we are able to offer to our students. We provide a wide range of high-quality courses supported by expert academic and clinical practice staff. If you join us you will enjoy great facilities and learn alongside caring, committed and experienced professionals. Our employment record is excellent.

Entry requirements See course specific entry requirements listed below.

More about levels and credits

Selection criteria

Evidence of prior successful study at underpinning level. Be studying towards BSc Hons Practice Development: Developing Paramedic Practice top up

Applicants will be required to complete a telephone interview with the programme leader.

Closing date for applications

The closing date for applications is 5 working days prior to the module start date or, if this is your first module, 5 working days prior to the induction date.

Costs

£480

* If you are employed within NHS North West and this module is to be funded by your employing Trust, please contact your Line Manager and CPD Lead for advice relating to funding and the funding application process.

Additional contact information

Name: Sharon Seddon
Role: Programme Lead
Email: Healthadmissions@cumbria.ac.uk

Modules

The content will cover:

• Anatomy and physiology relating to the child
• Developmental milestones
• Recognition of the sick child
• Management of the sick child including pharmacological intervention and intra osseous infusion
• Physiology of normal labour
• Pathophysiology of abnormal labour
• Advanced neonatal and child life support
• Scope of practice
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Family support
• Involvement in decision-making
• Referral, multidisciplinary team working

Course summary

On completion of this module you will be able to:

• Apply an in-depth knowledge and critical understanding of the normal anatomy and physiology of the child and their normal developmental stages and landmarks
• Critically appraise the methods and underpinning theory regarding the assessment of the sick child and interpretation of this information to recognise the sick child
• Critically evaluate and apply the underlying principles and contemporary evidence based practice to the management of paediatric emergencies including resuscitation, trauma and medical emergencies
• Apply knowledge and critical understanding of the anatomy, physiology of normal pregnancy and labour to the assessment and management of obstetric and neonatal emergencies including advanced resuscitation skills
• Demonstrate the ability to adapt interpersonal communication methods for caring for these patient groups, their families and in partnership working with the multi-disciplinary team, critically reflecting on the limits of their own knowledge and scope of practice, and the need for referral.