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.

Suggested Reading

Advanced Life Support Group (2009) Pre-hospital Obstetric Emergency Training Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell

Advanced Life Support Group (2005) Pre Hospital Paediatric Advanced Life Support: The Practical Approach (2nd Ed) Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell

Barnes, K. (2008) Paediatrics: A Clinical Guide for Nurse Practitioners, Oxford, Butterworth Heinemann

Candy, D. Davies G Ross E (2006) Clinical Paediatrics and Child Health, Edinburgh: Elsevier.

Engel J (2002) Pediatric Assessment (4th Ed) New York: St Louis Mosby

Fraser, D. Cooper, A. (2009) Myles Textbook for Midwives (15th Ed) London: Churchill Livingstone

Glasper, E.A., McEwing, G., Richardson, J. (2011) Emergencies in Children’s and Young People’s Nursing. Oxford: OUP.

Hay, W., Levin, M.J., Deterding, R.R.& Sondheimer, J.M. (2008) (19thed.) Current Pediatric Diagnosis and Treatment New York: Lange/ McGraw Hill.

Joint Royal Colleges Ambulance Liaison Committee (JRCALC) (2013) UK Ambulance Service Clinical Practice Guidelines

Symonds, EM. Symonds, IM. (2003) Essential Obstetrics and Gynaecology (3rd Ed) London: Churchill Livingstone

Miall, L., Rudolf, M., Levene, M. (2007) Paediatrics at a Glance. Oxford Butterworth Science.

resus.org.uk/

www.spottingthesickchild.com

Entry requirements

Evidence of prior successful study at underpinning level.

More information about levels and credits.

Selection criteria

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: Stewart Ralph
Title: Programme Lead
Email: Healthadmissions@cumbria.ac.uk

Course summary

To develop the student's knowledge and understanding of the normal physiology of the child and the pregnant woman and to develop 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.