Perform manual removal of the placenta and membranes Perform bimanual compression of the uterus Examine postnatal mother with complications Identify women with complications and initiate appropriate interventions including timely referral Assess uterine contractility and involution Provide perineal care and assess healing of lacerations, tears, and episiotomy Apply infection control measures Applying Kangaroo care Supporting mother to initiate breastfeeding Assist the mother with positioning and attachment of the baby to the breast Immunisation Provide family planning counselling for mothers and companions Provide discharge instructions to HIV-positive mothers and companion Participate in Maternal and Neonatal death audit Document all client care TEACHING/LEARNING METHODS Group discussion; Demonstration/Return demonstration; Case study; role play; clinical conferences; question and answers METHOD OF ASSESSMENT Continuous Assessment 30% - Case studies; Case presentations; individual/group assignments; Clinical Teaching Summative - End of Course examination (Written (70%); Practical - OSCE (100%) RESOURCES Bowen, R. and Taylor, W. (2005). Skills for Midwifery Practice. (2nd Ed.). Philadelphia: Churchill Livingstone. Coad, J. & Dunstall, M. (2005). Anatomy and physiology for midwives. (2nd Ed.). Philadelphia: Churchill Livingstone. Fraser, D. and Cooper, M. (2009). Myles’ Textbook for Midwives. (15th Ed.). Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone. Fraser, D. M., et al (2008). Myles Textbook for Midwives, African Edition. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone PROGRAMME: MIDWIFE TECHNICIAN PROGRAMME
Perform manual removal of the placenta and membranes Perform bimanual compression of the uterus Examine postnatal mother with complications Identify women with complications and initiate appropriate interventions including timely referral Assess uterine contractility and involution Provide perineal care and assess healing of lacerations, tears, and episiotomy Apply infection control measures Applying Kangaroo care Supporting mother to initiate breastfeeding Assist the mother with positioning and attachment of the baby to the breast Immunisation Provide family planning counselling for mothers and companions Provide discharge instructions to HIV-positive mothers and companion Participate in Maternal and Neonatal death audit Document all client care TEACHING/LEARNING METHODS Group discussion; Demonstration/Return demonstration; Case study; role play; clinical conferences; question and answers METHOD OF ASSESSMENT Continuous Assessment 30% - Case studies; Case presentations; individual/group assignments; Clinical Teaching Summative - End of Course examination (Written (70%); Practical - OSCE (100%) RESOURCES Bowen, R. and Taylor, W. (2005). Skills for Midwifery Practice. (2nd Ed.). Philadelphia: Churchill Livingstone. Coad, J. & Dunstall, M. (2005). Anatomy and physiology for midwives. (2nd Ed.). Philadelphia: Churchill Livingstone. Fraser, D. and Cooper, M. (2009). Myles’ Textbook for Midwives. (15th Ed.). Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone. Fraser, D. M., et al (2008). Myles Textbook for Midwives, African Edition. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone PROGRAMME: MIDWIFE TECHNICIAN PROGRAMME
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