BSc (Hons) Health Professional Studies (Midwifery)
The modules below are currently suspended due to low uptake. These modules will be offered
if demand increases.
92240 Practice skills for Midwives
92228 Advances in Midwifery Care
92228 Management Supervision and Accountability
92226 Preparation for Parenthood
92222 Issues in Intrapartum Care
Title and module no: Examination of the Newborn (Theory) 47397
Module Leader: Rhona Williams, tele 01482 463512, Rhona.Williams@hull.ac.uk
Credits: 20 credits at level 6
Delivery: Semester Two - total of 12 half days
This module is suitable for: Midwives and those working in a special care/neonatal care
environment.
Content:
Antenatal screening
Embryology and foetal development
Neonatal physiology
History taking
Physical examination of the newborn
Major and minor congenital abnormalities
Professional, ethical and legal aspects of examination of the newborn
Communication with and support of parents and family
Assessment: Essay
Learning Outcomes:
 Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of embryonic/foetal development and physiological
adaptation of the newborn
 Critically discuss his/her role in the assessment, management and referral of the infant
 Demonstrate critical understanding of the professional and legal aspects of examination of the
newborn
 Critically discuss the importance of communication with and support of the family
Title and module no: Examination of the Newborn (Practice) 47398
Module Leader: Rhona Williams, tele 01482 463512, Rhona.Williams@hull.ac.uk
Credits: 20 credits at level 6
Delivery: This is a practice based module which runs over two semesters (2 and 3)
This module is suitable for: Midwives and those working in a special care/neonatal care
environment and undertaking/completed module no. 47397
Content: See module no. 47397
Assessment: Two elements a 2000 word written report and a practice assessment which consists of
20 examinations of the newborn
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Determine the relationship between antenatal and intrapartum events that may impact on the
newborns health status
Ensure the environment is conducive to safe and effective examination practice
Communicate the reason for the examination to the parent and obtain verbal consent
Utilise a holistic, systematic approach, to comprehensively examine the neonate
Maintain sensitive and effective communication
Effectively and sensitively record and communicate findings to parents and relevant
professionals
Demonstrate evidence of professional development
Title and module no: Foundation in Family Planning and Reproductive Sexual Health 92130
Module Leader: Susan Hannigan, tele 464522, S.J.Hannigan@hull.ac.uk
Credits: 20 credits level 6
Delivery: Semester 1 (September) every academic year. Total of 12 study days.
This module is suitable for: Health care practitioners who have a family planning remit.
Content:
Sexual health education/promotion
Hormonal contraception
Natural family planning
Cervical cytology
Long acting and reversible contraception
Emergency contraception
Male sexual health Teenage pregnancy
Sexually transmitted disease
Assessment: Essay
Learning outcomes:
 Demonstrate an understanding of reproductive anatomy and physiology through completing
workbook provided
 Be able to identify issues relating to contraception, sexual health and family planning identify
the implications on their practice. Through discussion and feedback
 Have the ability to identify and evaluate the accessibility, effectiveness and efficacy of family
planning and sexual health services, giving consideration to social and religious culture
through discussion and examples in practice
 Demonstrate an understanding of existing avenues for referral and limitations on personal
practice through formative presentation
Title and module no: Practical Aspects of family Planning 92336
Module Leader: Susan Hannigan, tele 464522, S.J.Hannigan@hull.ac.uk
Delivery: Semester 2
This module is suitable for: Health Care practitioners who have completed module no. 92130
Content:
Sexual History taking
Legal issues
Contemporary family planning issues
Ethical and moral issues
Sexual health education
Health promotion
Contraceptive methods
Infection control
Practice skills
Communication issues
Assessment: Portfolio of practice and short case study
Learning Outcomes:
 Critically evaluate family planning care in relation to a client
 Apply systematic understanding of key aspects of the theory of family planning to the practice
of family planning
 Employ established legal and ethical guidelines in the practice of family planning
 Deploy key techniques of history taking within the practice of family planning
 Communicate information relating to contraceptive choices in a manner that enables the client
to make informed choices
 Demonstrate ability to engage in informed discussion relating to infection control measures as
they apply to family planning
 Give informed advice and support in family planning and sexual health from puberty through
to the menopause
 Perform a pregnancy test with competence using established techniques
 Demonstrate knowledge of the key features of different types of contraceptive methods and
the ability to apply this in practice
 Employ skills in facilitating a health promotion activity
Title and module no: Women and Mental Health 47378
Module Leader: Nicky Clark, tele 01484 464621, N.J.Clark@hull.ac.uk
Delivery: Semester 2 ½ day per week over 12 weeks
This module is suitable for: Midwives and any health professional dealing with women with mental
health problems.
Content:
Definitions of mental health
Serious mental health disorders in women
Risk and assessment management
Violence, abuse and self-harm
Post natal depression
Service response and delivery to women with mental health problems
Pharmacological treatment of mental health dysfunction
Inter-professional working
Maintaining mental well-being
Ethnicity, culture, stigma and labelling
Assessment: Essay related to women and mental health topic agreed with module leader
Learning outcomes:
 Demonstrate understanding of the professional, legal and ethical issues surrounding women
and mental health
 Critically evaluate the mechanisms in place to support women with mental health problems
and their families and collaborate with other health professionals
 Explore the impact of society on women with mental health problems
 Demonstrate the ability to explore and analyse current literature
Title and module no: work based learning 92353, 92354, 92355
Module Leader: Dr Patricia Pearcey, tele 01482 464524, P.A.Pearcey@hull.ac.uk
Delivery: There is an induction day which is the only "taught" session you are expected to attend
please contact module leader for details. The module runs over two semesters and is available in
semester 1, 2 and 3.
This module is suitable for: Any health care practitioner. If undertaking this module as part of the
Midwifery BSc you must select a midwifery topic to explore
Content:
Student determined and dependent on the nature of the work based learning project
Assessment: Assessment methods vary and are negotiated with the student’s academic supervisor
Learning Outcomes:
 Demonstrate within the submission for assessment evidence of educational development
 Discuss how the change advocated in the submission articulate with current initiatives and
policies from professional and government bodies
 Discuss the extent to which this educational development is operationalised within the
workplace and links theory with practice
 Demonstrate the ability to use reflective skills in critically analysing the effectiveness of the
changes, which are initiated as part of this programme