Msc Program Modules

PUT 801: Legal-ethical Issues In Midwifery

PRE-REQUISITES:Bachelor of Nursing Science MODULE DESCRIPTION

The purpose of the course is to familiarize the students with the key concept of professional ethical- legal systems and approaches to midwifery practice. Ethic and midwifery issues in contemporary practice. The course will cover legal system and accountability of the midwife, client rights, litigation and accountability and statutory provisions. Introduces students to Nigeria legal system; the rights and responsibilities of client and midwife in health system; Undertake selected legal case studies with its implications on midwifery practice.

MODULE AIMS

Participants completing this module at the highest level of achievement should be able to:

  1. Understand the key concept of professional ethical- legal systems and its approaches to midwifery practice
  2. Demonstrate in her practice the rights and responsibilities of her professional ethical-legal rights of her clients and self
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES: On successful completion of this module student should be able to:

COGNITIVE: Show good understanding of the concept of professional ethical- legal systems and approaches to midwifery practice.

Evaluate critically accountability of the midwife, client rights, litigation and accountability and statutory provision.

PSYCHOMOTOR:

Demonstrate some selected legal case studies with its implications on midwifery practice.

AFFECTIVE:
  1. Develop a positive attitude to the use of right ethics of midwifery in the contemporary practice.
  2. Show self-reliance and accountability when undertaking professional duties.
  3. Demonstrate belief in Nigeria legal system; the rights and responsibilities of client and midwife in health system;
MODULE EXECUTION PLAN:

This module will use a blended approach to learning involving lectures, e-learning, self-study, demonstration and general discussion. There will be 13 lectures covering 21 topics to be delivered both online and, in a classroom, setting. The online aspect of the course shall commence 2 weeks before the classroom lectures. Students are expected to log-in and participate actively in all activities. The classroom lectures shall run for 2 days (Friday and Saturday) between the hours of 9 am and 5 pm. Additional learning experiences shall be in form of group-based tutorial, and individual assignments which shall hold once a week for the entire 2-week duration of the course. Each lecturer shall ensure formative assessment of students learning achievements as well as take feedback on students’ experiences with each teaching contact. Assignments (formative and summative) shall comprise individual works and small group activities. Formative assessment shall be conducted to cover the entire module and a final summative assessment shall be undertaken by students which will cover the entire syllabus of the module.

TEACHING AND LEARNING EXPERIENCES WITH CONTACT HOURS
Activity type A (Applicable)/ N/A (Not applicable) Contact hours
Lectures (L) Not Applicable 30
Tutorials (T) Applicable -
Seminar presentation (SP) Not Applicable -
Course paper/assignment (CP/A) Applicable 10
Practical/demonstrations (PR) Not Applicable -
Self-directed learning Applicable 40
Group activities Applicable 10
CONTENT/ACTIVITY SCHEDULE
ACTIVITY TYPE TOPIC CONTACT HOURS INSTRUCTOR
Lecture Concept of professional ethical- legal systems and approaches to midwifery practice 6 Dr. Yinka Onasoga
Lecture Ethic and midwifery issues in contemporary practice. 5 Dr. Yinka Onasoga
Lecture Legal system and accountability of the midwife, client rights, litigation and accountability and statutory provisions. 3
4
DBar. Epong Abang
DR J. Craig Philips
Lecture Introduction to Nigeria legal system; the rights and responsibilities of client and midwife in health system; 5 Bar. Epong Abang
Lecture Undertake selected legal case studies with its implications on midwifery practice. 3
4
DBar. Epong Abang
DR J. Craig Philips
MODULE ASSESSMENT
FORMATIVE

This shall be based on performance of the student in class participation, seminar presentation, and discussion and home assignments. This is essentially for monitoring teaching and learning progress, feedback, and remediation.

SUMMATIVE
This shall be constituted by the final written examination which shall include multiple choice questions, essay-style questions. The combination of these would constitute the final examination score. The date for the final examination shall be as scheduled in the session calendar and according to the examination time table which shall be released as at when due.

RESIT EXAMINATION

A student who fails to obtain a mean score of 50% and./or fail to satisfy the requirement for ‘Pass’ in this module will be entitled to re-assessment in a re-sit examination within three months later. However, during the three months of preparation, the student must be given opportunity for fresh continuous assessment scores. The same criteria for the main examination shall apply to the re-sit examination.

PROFILE OF MODULE INSTRUCTORS

Barr. Epong Abang is a retired public health nurse educator with 35 years wealth of experience from several practices and managerial positions in Nigeria and abroad. She has LLM from the University of London, UK, and BL from Nigeria law school. Her expertise includes fertility emotional management and management of well-being. Dr Olayinka Onasoga is a midwifery lecturer at the Department of Nursing, University of Ilorin. She has MSc and PhD in Maternal and Child Health Nursing from the University of the Western Cape, South Africa.

Dr. J. Craig Phillips, an Associate Professor in the School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa. Canada. has distinguished himself as a significant contributor to research aimed at eliminating stigma and consequently enhancing quality of life and wellbeing for individuals living with HIV. His more than 2 decades of work in clinical practice and research in acute care and community settings focus on the eco-social context of health as a human right. Combining training as a nurse, nurse practitioner, nurse educator, researcher, and administrator, with human rights legal training, experience and community-based approaches provides him with a theoretical and practical lens to analyze structural influences on health and healthcare providers. His research expertise in documenting social factors influencing health outcomes among marginalized and vulnerable populations, primarily persons living with HIV, in Canada and abroad has often been recognized. Dr. Phillips will continue his efforts to promote nursing care that is informed by human rights law and the principles of global health to achieve equitable healthcare for all.

PUT 802: Theories And Practices Of Community-Based Health Care

PRE-REQUISITES:Bachelor of Nursing Science MODULE DESCRIPTION

The students will pursue in-depth study in a selected topic area in community based health care. Models/theories will be evaluated for their usefulness in community based health care. The nature of community health issues; community health practices, contemporary issues in community based health care research; information and management systems in community based health care practice; concepts of epidemiology; determinant of disease and health; epidemiological theories; specific epidemiological case studies; principles and practice of disease control, health education, community health nutrition and environmental health programmes.

MODULE AIMS

Participants completing this module at the highest level of achievement should be able to:

  1. Assess and manage community health issues.
  2. Approach community health care intervention with core knowledge and skills .
  3. INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES: On successful completion of this module student should be able to:
    COGNITIVE
    :
    1. Show good knowledge on the use of theories/Models in community based health care.
    2. Understand the nature of community health issues.
    3. Understand the principles and practice disease control.
    4. Evaluate and critically appraise epidemiological case studies
    PSYCHOMOTOR:
    1. Ability to use models and theories to underpin community health care.
    2. Use effectively research evidence, information and management system in community health care practice.
    3. Perform health education, community health nutrition and environmental health programme.
    4. AFFECTIVE:
      1. Develop a positive attitude towards community health care.
      2. Show self-reliance when undertaking community health care.
      3. Appreciate the nature of community health issues and practices.
      4. Demonstrate belief in contemporary issues in community based health care research information
      MODULE EXECUTION PLAN:

      This module will use a blended approach to learning involving lectures, e-learning, self-study, demonstration and general discussion. There will be 13 lectures covering 21 topics to be delivered both online and, in a classroom, setting. The online aspect of the course shall commence 2 weeks before the classroom lectures. Students are expected to log-in and participate actively in all activities. The classroom lectures shall run for 2 days (Friday and Saturday) between the hours of 9 am and 5 pm. Additional learning experiences shall be in form of group-based tutorial, and individual assignments which shall hold once a week for the entire 2-weeks duration of the course. Each lecturer shall ensure formative assessment of students learning achievements as well as take feedback on students’ experiences with each teaching contact. Assignments (formative and summative) shall comprise individual works and small group activities. Formative assessment shall be conducted to cover the entire module and a final summative assessment shall be undertaken by students which will cover the entire syllabus of the module.

      TEACHING AND LEARNING EXPERIENCES WITH CONTACT HOURS
      Activity type A (Applicable)/ N/A (Not applicable) Contact hours
      Lectures (L) Applicable 45
      Tutorials (T) Not Applicable -
      Seminar presentation (SP) Not Applicable -
      Course paper/assignment (CP/A) Applicable 20
      Practical/demonstrations (PR) Not Applicable -
      Self-directed learning Applicable 50
      Group activities Applicable 20
      CONTENT/ACTIVITY SCHEDULE
      ACTIVITY TYPE TOPIC CONTACT HOURS INSTRUCTOR
      Lecture Models/theories and its usefulness in community-based health care/td> 6
      5
      Mrs E. Oduali
      Dr Jean Hannan
      Lecture The nature of community health issues and community health practices 6 Mrs E. Oduali
      Lecture Contemporary issues in community based health care research; information. 5 Mrs E. Oduali
      Lecture Management systems in community based health care practice 6 Mrs J. Gbobbo
      Lecture Concepts of epidemiology; determinant of disease and health; epidemiological theories; specific epidemiological case studies 6
      5
      Mrs J. Gbobbo
      Dr. Jean Hannan
      Lecture Principles and practice of disease control, health education, community health nutrition and environmental health programmes. 6 Mrs J. Gbobbo
      MODULE ASSESSMENT
      FORMATIVE

      This shall be based on performance of the student in class participation, seminar presentation, discussion and home assignments. This is essentially for monitoring teaching and learning progress, feedback, and remediation..

      SUMMATIVE

      This shall be constituted by the final written examination which shall include multiple choice questions, essay-style questions. The combination of these would constitute the final examination score. The date for the final examination shall be as scheduled in the session calendar and according to the examination time table which shall be released as at when due.

      RESIT EXAMINATION

      A student who fails to obtain a mean score of 50% and./or fail to satisfy the requirement for ‘Pass’ in this module will be entitled to re-assessment in a re-sit examination with three months later. However, during the three months of preparation, the student must be given opportunity for fresh continuous assessment scores. The same criteria for the main examination shall apply to the re-sit examination..

      PROFILE OF MODULE INSTRUCTORS

      Mrs E. Oduali A registered nurse/midwife. She has Bachelor degree in Nursing administration, a Masters degree in Nursing administration and PhD candidate at the University of Ibadan, Oyo. Currently a lecturer in the Department of Nursing Science University of Port Harcourt. Qualitative and quantitative research design biased.

      Mrs J. Gbobbo A registered nurse/midwife. She has bachelor’s degree in nursing administration, a Master’s degree in Management and PhD in Medical/Surgical Nursing candidate at the University of KwaZulu- Natal Durban South Africa. Currently a lecturer in the Department of Nursing Science University of Port Harcourt. Qualitative and quantitative research design biased.

      Dr Jean Hannan is an Associate Professor of Nursing and Health Sciences at Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Florida International University, Miami, USA.

      She is an Associate Professor with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. Skilled in Research, Student Affairs, Adult Education, Distance Learning, Admissions, and Teaching. Strong education professional with a PhD focused in Nursing Science from Florida International University. Has skills and expertise in Advanced Practice Nursing Higher Education, Education Research, Healthcare, Maternal Health Prenatal Care, Health Care Costs and Health Care Services

PUT 803: Advanced Community Midwifery

PRE-REQUISITES:Bachelor of Nursing Science MODULE DESCRIPTION

The course is designed to enhance the provision of midwifery/ child health nursing care for women and their newborn, families and relevant communities. It intends to improve existing skills and abilities in midwifery interventions and activities that are vital for the provision of professional midwifery care for child bearing family. Use of Models of community midwifery care. Also, development of leadership, consulting, coordinating and decision-making skills in the community.

MODULE AIMS

Participants completing this module at the highest level of achievement should be able to: Provide standard and acceptable midwifery and child health care to women, new born, families and relevant communities

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES: On successful completion of this module student should be able to:
COGNITIVE
:
  1. Show good knowledge of midwifery and child care within a relevant community.
  2. Understand the use of Models of community midwifery care.
  3. Evaluate and critically appraise existing skills and abilities in midwifery interventions.
PSYCHOMOTOR:
  1. Demonstrate ability to use Models of community midwifery care.
  2. Interpret key concepts of midwifery interventions and activities that are vital for the provision of professional midwifery care for child bearing family.
  3. Perform consultation, coordination and decision-making making in the community
  4. Create leadership and decision-making skills in the community
AFFECTIVE:
  1. Develop a good attitude towards the provision of midwifery/ child health nursing care for women and their new born, families and relevant communities.
  2. Improved appetite for writing and reading academic texts.
  3. Show self-reliance when caring for women and the newborn.
  4. Demonstrate belief in the provision of professional midwifery care for child bearing family and the use of Models of community midwifery care.
MODULE EXECUTION PLAN:

This module will use a blended approach to learning involving lectures, e-learning, self-study, demonstration and general discussion. There will be 13 lectures covering 21 topics to be delivered both online and, in a classroom, setting. The online aspect of the course shall commence 2 weeks before the classroom lectures. Students are expected to log-in and participate actively in all activities. The classroom lectures shall run for 2 days ( Friday and Saturday) between the hours of 9 am and 5 pm. Additional learning experiences shall be in form of group-based tutorial, and individual assignments which shall hold once a week for the entire 3-week duration of the course. Each lecturer shall ensure formative assessment of students learning achievements as well as take feedback on students’ experiences with each teaching contact. Assignments (formative and summative) shall comprise individual works and small group activities. Formative assessment shall be conducted to cover the entire module and a final summative assessment shall be undertaken by students which will cover the entire syllabus of the module.

TEACHING AND LEARNING EXPERIENCES WITH CONTACT HOURS
Activity type A (Applicable)/ N/A (Not applicable) Contact hours
Lectures (L) Applicable 45
Tutorials (T) Applicable 10
Seminar presentation (SP) Not Applicable -
Course paper/assignment (CP/A) Applicable 15
Practical/demonstrations (PR) Not Applicable -
Self-directed learning Applicable 50
Group activities Applicable 15
CONTENT/ACTIVITY SCHEDULE
ACTIVITY TYPE TOPIC CONTACT HOURS INSTRUCTOR
Lecture The community and Fundamentals of community midwifery/td> 8 Dr. Chioma Ndikom
Lecture Concept of midwifery/ child health nursing 6 Dr. Chioma Ndikom
Lecture Midwifery and child health services for childbearing families 6 Dr Splendor Chikodili
Lecture Care of women, new born and their families and communities 8 Dr Splendor Chikodili
Lecture Leadership, Consultation, and Decision making in the community 7 Dr Splendor Chikodili
MODULE ASSESSMENT
FORMATIVE

This shall be based on performance of the student in class participation, seminar presentation, discussion and home assignments. This is essentially for monitoring teaching and learning progress, feedback, and remediation.

SUMMATIVE

This shall be constituted by the final written examination which shall include multiple choice questions, essay-style questions and computer-based practical examination. The combination of these would constitute the final examination score. The date for the final examination shall be as scheduled in the session calendar and according to the examination time table which shall be released as at when due.

RESIT EXAMINATION

A student who fails to obtain a mean score of 50% and./or fail to satisfy the requirement for ‘Pass’ in this module will be entitled to re-assessment in a re-sit examination with three months later. However, during the three months of preparation, the student must be given opportunity for fresh continuous assessment scores. The same criteria for the main examination shall apply to the re-sit examination.

PROFILE OF MODULE INSTRUCTORS

Dr. Chioma Ndikom Dr Chizoma Ndikom is a midwifery lecturer and maternal and child health nurse specialist at the Department of Nursing, University of Ibadan Oyo, Nigeria.

Dr Splendor Chikodili Dr Splendor is a midwifery lecturer and maternal and child health nurse specialist at the Department of Nursing, University of Nigeria, Nsuka.

PUT 804: Professional Leadership And Accountability In Maternity Care

PRE-REQUISITES:BSc Nursing MODULE DESCRIPTION

The course explores both individual professional accountability and organizational professional leadership. It covers, leadership in healthcare and examines their impact on organization including wider considerations in the external environment This module will enable students to assess and analyze leadership theories and styles, barriers to midwifery leadership and ways to overcome the barriers, and the roles that leaders and mangers play in a range of organizational contexts And to apply the principles and techniques of leadership and management in a range of contexts. The course exposes students to various approaches to improvement of leadership, management and team work, management styles in midwifery. The course also explores leadership competency model, the code and professional standard of practice, and what the code mean for clients and employers.

MODULE AIMS

Participants completing this module at the highest level of achievement should be able to:

  1. Approach her professional duties with core knowledge and skills in professional accountability and organizational professional leadership.
  2. Use various recommended leadership theories and styles effectively.
  3. Demonstrate leadership competency model, the code and professional standard practice.
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES: On successful completion of this module student should be able to:
COGNITIVE
:
  1. Show good knowledge on the use of leadership theories and styles.
  2. Understand how to practice effectively providing professional accountability and organizational professional leadership.
  3. Understand how to use various leadership approaches to improve management and team work.
  4. Evaluate and critically appraise leadership in midwifery, barriers to midwifery leadership and ways to overcome.
PSYCHOMOTOR:
    Ability to use leadership theories and styles in the conduct of her professional practices
  1. Demonstrate the effective use of management and team work management style in midwifery
  2. Perform leadership competency and professional standard of practice.
  3. Create and interpret individual professional accountability and organizational professional leadership of case scenario.
AFFECTIVE:
  1. Develop a positive attitude to the use professional accountability and organizational professional leadership.
  2. Show self-reliance and accountability when undertaking maternal care
  3. Cherish academic discourse, reviews and criticisms
  4. Demonstrate belief in professional leadership rigor and code and professional standard of practice.
MODULE EXECUTION PLAN:

This module will use a blended approach to learning involving lectures, e-learning, self-study, demonstration and general discussion. There will be 13 lectures covering 21 topics to be delivered both online and, in a classroom, setting. The online aspect of the course shall commence 2 weeks before the classroom lectures. Students are expected to log-in and participate actively in all activities. The classroom lectures shall run for 2 days ( Friday and Saturday) between the hours of 9 am and 5 pm. Additional learning experiences shall be in form of group-based tutorial, and individual assignments which shall hold once a week for the entire 3-weeks duration of the course. Each lecturer shall ensure formative assessment of students learning achievements as well as take feedback on students’ experiences with each teaching contact. Assignments (formative and summative) shall comprise individual works and small group activities. Formative assessment shall be conducted to cover the entire module and a final summative assessment shall be undertaken by students which will cover the entire syllabus of the module.

TEACHING AND LEARNING EXPERIENCES WITH CONTACT HOURS
Activity type A (Applicable)/ N/A (Not applicable) Contact hours
Lectures (L) Applicable 60
Tutorials (T) Not Applicable -
Seminar presentation (SP) Applicable 20
Course paper/assignment (CP/A) Applicable 20
Practical/demonstrations (PR) Not Applicable -
Self-directed learning Applicable 60
Group activities Applicable 20
CONTENT/ACTIVITY SCHEDULE
ACTIVITY TYPE TOPIC CONTACT HOURS INSTRUCTOR
Lecture Professional Leadership in Healthcare and management of change/td> 10 Dr Faith Diorgu
Lecture Professional accountability and organizational professional leadership 10 Dr Faith Diorgu
Lecture Barriers to midwifery leadership and ways to overcome the barriers. 10 Dr Faith Diorgu
Lecture Leadership theories and styles and Communication for effective leadership in the workplace 10 Mrs E Oduali
Lecture Approaches to improvement of leadership, management and team work. 10 Mrs E.Oduali
Lecture Leadership competency model, the code and professional standard of practice, and what the code mean for clients and employers. 10 Mrs E.Oduali
Seminar Presentation Seminar on leadership in Midwifery 20 Dr Faith Diorgu and Mrs. E Oduali
MODULE ASSESSMENT
FORMATIVE

This shall be based on performance of the student in class participation, seminar presentation, discussion and home assignments. This is essentially for monitoring teaching and learning progress, feedback, and remediation.

SUMMATIVE

This shall be constituted by the final written examination which shall include multiple choice questions, essay-style questions. The combination of these would constitute the final examination score. The date for the final examination shall be as scheduled in the session calendar and according to the examination time table which shall be released as at when due.

RESIT EXAMINATION

A student who fails to obtain a mean score of 50% and./or fail to satisfy the requirement for ‘Pass’ in this module will be entitled to re-assessment in a re-sit examination with three months later. However, during the three months of preparation, the student must be given opportunity for fresh continuous assessment scores. The same criteria for the main examination shall apply to the re-sit examination.

PROFILE OF MODULE INSTRUCTORS

Dr Faith Diorgu: Dr Faith Diorgu is a senior midwifery lecturer at the Department of Nursing Science, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, University of Port Harcourt. She is the Nigeria’s first doctorate in midwifery awarded at University of Chester, United Kingdom. Her research focus is on maternal and child health. She is currently helping women in her country through her research and invention of a birthing device. Dr Faith also has a second doctorate degree in Educational psychology Psychology.

Mrs E. Oduali A registered nurse/midwife. She has Bachelor degree in Nursing administration, a Master’s degree in Nursing administration and PhD candidate at the University of Ibadan, Oyo. Currently a lecturer in the Department of Nursing Science University of Port Harcourt. Qualitative and

PUT 805: Advanced Midwifery Care

PRE-REQUISITES:BSc Nursing or Midwifery

MODULE DESCRIPTION

This module will commence with a critical review of the forms of evidence that underpin professional practice in health and social care. The ideology of evidence-based practice will be analyzed and its impact on practice evaluated, including an examination of the barriers to using evidence in practice.

The module will cover (1) Evidence for Health and Social Care, (2) promotion of normal childbirth, (3) Facilitation of complex birth and (4) Building a project on advancing clinical practice.

For promoting normal birth, the module addresses one major National and International concerns about childbirth and the rising rate of intervention. The module will provide underpinning knowledge and confidence required to modify the situation by exploring how best to promote change in prenatal, intrapartum and postnatal periods using existing knowledge and skills. Both international and local perspectives shall be analyzed, while deepening the students understanding of concept of normal childbirth.

For facilitation of complex birth for women with social, emotional and physical needs, the module explores the roles of the midwife in addressing them. Direct and indirect causes of maternal death are examined, while considering wider influences on maternal mortality and morbidity. The module, will explore strategies for the maintenance of normality within the complex situations. Students are expected to apply clinical practice and develop skills for caring for women with complex needs.

For developing a project for advancing clinical practice, the project will enable students to demonstrate ability to synthesis learning from other modules. The student is expected to plan and write up a work-based project demonstrating the ability to raise a significant and meaningful questions in relation to a chosen topic expanding existing knowledge to contribute to the development of best practice. The project can take a number of forms including:

  • Empirical research
  • Modified Systematic Review
  • Audit or service evaluation
  • Critical review of literature

Whichever option is chosen, the focus is an issue related to advancing practice and in the completed project the student must demonstrate how knowledge gained could be used to advance practice.

MODULE AIMS

Participants completing this module at the highest level of achievement should be able to:

  1. Improve the knowledge and competence of midwifery specialist in maternal and child health care.
  2. Provide the holistic care to the child bearing family as a unit.
  3. Synthesize Implementation and evaluation of models of maternity care including perspectives on childbirth and assessment of fetal wellbeing
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES: On successful completion of this module student should be able to:
COGNITIVE
:
  1. Synthesize the evidence for health and social care
  2. Show understanding on how best to promote change in prenatal, intrapartum and postnatal periods using existing knowledge and skills.
  3. Evaluate and critically appraise the facilitation of complex birth for women with complex social, emotional and physical needs.
PSYCHOMOTOR:
  1. Ability to demonstrate promotion of normal childbirth,
  2. Use effectively the identified strategies for the maintenance of normality within the complex situations.
  3. Perform best clinical practice when caring for women with complex needs.
  4. Demonstrate the ability to raise a significant and meaningful questions in relation to a chosen topic expanding existing knowledge to contribute to the development of best practice.
AFFECTIVE:
  1. Develop a positive attitude to promotion of normal child birth.
  2. Improved interest and concerns for facilitating complex birth within social, emotional and physical needs.
  3. Show self-reliance when undertaking normal birth and complex birth.
  4. Demonstrate belief in the role of the midwife addressing the issue of complex birth.
MODULE EXECUTION PLAN:

This module will use a blended approach to learning involving lectures, e-learning, self-study, and general discussion. There will be 13 lectures covering 21 topics to be delivered both online and, in a classroom, setting. The online aspect of the course shall commence 2 weeks before the classroom lectures. Students are expected to log-in and participate actively in all activities. The classroom lectures shall run for 2 days (Friday and Saturday) between the hours of 9 am and 5 pm. Additional learning experiences shall be in form of group-based tutorial, and individual assignments which shall hold once a week for the entire 5-weeks duration of the course. Each lecturer shall ensure formative assessment of students learning achievements as well as take feedback on students’ experiences with each teaching contact. Assignments (formative and summative) shall comprise individual works and small group activities. Formative assessment shall be conducted to cover the entire module and a final summative assessment shall be undertaken by students which will cover the entire syllabus of the module.

TEACHING AND LEARNING EXPERIENCES WITH CONTACT HOURS
Activity type A (Applicable)/ N/A (Not applicable) Contact hours
Lectures (L) Applicable 90
Tutorials (T) Applicable 20
Seminar presentation (SP) Not Applicable -
Course paper/assignment (CP/A) Applicable 50
Practical/demonstrations (PR) Not Applicable -
Self-directed learning Applicable 80
Group activities Applicable 30
CONTENT/ACTIVITY SCHEDULE
ACTIVITY TYPE TOPIC CONTACT HOURS INSTRUCTOR
Lecture Evidence for Health and Social Care, 20 Dr Faith Diorgu
Course paper/assignment Evidence for Health and social care 40 Dr Faith Diorgu & Dr Aluko Ojo
Lecture Promotion of normal child birth 35 Dr Faith Diorgu & Prof Mary Steen
Lecture Facilitation of complex birth 35 Dr Aluko Ojo & Prof Mary Steen
Tutorial/ Assignment Project on advancing clinical practice. 80 Dr Aluko Ojo & Dr Faith Diorgu
Self-directed learning 100
MODULE ASSESSMENT
FORMATIVE

This shall be based on performance of the student in class participation, seminar presentation, discussion and home assignments. This is essentially for monitoring teaching and learning progress, feedback, and remediation.

SUMMATIVE

TThis shall be constituted by the final written examination which shall include multiple choice questions, essay-style questions and computer-based practical examination. The combination of these would constitute the final examination score. The date for the final examination shall be as scheduled in the session calendar and according to the examination timetable which shall be released as at when due.

RESIT EXAMINATION

A student who fails to obtain a mean score of 50% and./or fail to satisfy the requirement for ‘Pass’ in this module will be entitled to re-assessment in a re-sit examination with three months later. However, during the three months of preparation, the student must be given opportunity for fresh continuous assessment scores. The same criteria for the main examination shall apply to the re-sit examination.

PROFILE OF MODULE INSTRUCTORS

Dr Faith Diorgu Dr Faith Diorgu is a senior midwifery lecturer at the Department of Nursing Science, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, University of Port Harcourt. She is the Nigeria’s first doctorate in midwifery awarded at University of Chester, United Kingdom. Her research focus is on maternal and child health. She is currently helping women in her country through her research and invention of a birthing device. Dr Faith also has a second doctorate degree in Educational psychology Psychology.

Dr Aluko Ojo
Dr Aluko Joel Ojo is a senior lecturer in Midwifery at the Department of Nursing Science, University of of Llorin, Ilorin. He has doctorate degree in Advanced Midwifery and Neonatology awarded at the Western Cape, South Africa.

Prof. Mary Steen Dr Mary Steen is a professor of Midwifery at the School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of South Australia. She is a senior research fellow and Chair of the Mothers, Babies and Families Research Group. She facilitates the promotion of research and scholarly activities both national and internationally. Her main research focus is on midwifery and child health and she is a freelance science writer.

PUT 806: Advanced Neonatology and Childcare

PRE-REQUISITES:Bachelor of Nursing Science

MODULE DESCRIPTION

The course aims at providing the midwife with in-depth knowledge base on the care of newborn, the health assessment and specialist healthcare. National standards for neonatal care, ward management of a neonate

MODULE AIMS

Participants completing this module at the highest level of achievement should be able to:

  1. Assess and manage newborn health care
  2. Approach newborn specialist healthcare in line with the National standard
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES: On successful completion of this module student should be able to:
COGNITIVE
:
  1. Show in-depth knowledge base on the care of newborn.
  2. Show good knowledge on the use of National standards for neonatal care
  3. Understand the newborn specialist healthcare management of a neonate.
  4. Understand the principles and practice of health assessment of the newborn
  5. Evaluate and critically appraise neonatal care and management
PSYCHOMOTOR:
  1. Ability to use National standards for neonatal care.
  2. Use effectively research evidence, information in the care and management of the newborn
  3. Perform health assessment and specialist care
AFFECTIVE:
  1. Develop a positive attitude towards health care of the neonate
  2. Show self-reliance when undertaking specialist neonate health assessment.
  3. Appreciate the nature of newborn health issues and practices
  4. Demonstrate belief in contemporary issues in neonate-based health care research
MODULE EXECUTION PLAN:

This module will use a blended approach to learning involving lectures, e-learning, self-study, demonstration and general discussion. There will be 13 lectures covering 21 topics to be delivered both online and, in a classroom, setting. The online aspect of the course shall commence 2 weeks before the classroom lectures. Students are expected to log-in and participate actively in all activities. The classroom lectures shall run for 2 days (Friday and Saturday) between the hours of 9 am and 5 pm. Additional learning experiences shall be in form of group-based tutorial, and individual assignments which shall hold once a week for the entire 2-weeks duration of the course. Each lecturer shall ensure formative assessment of students learning achievements as well as take feedback on students’ experiences with each teaching contact. Assignments (formative and summative) shall comprise individual works and small group activities. Formative assessment shall be conducted to cover the entire module and a final summative assessment shall be undertaken by students which will cover the entire syllabus of the module.

TEACHING AND LEARNING EXPERIENCES WITH CONTACT HOURS
Activity type A (Applicable)/ N/A (Not applicable) Contact hours
Lectures (L) Applicable 90
Tutorials (T) Not Applicable 20
Seminar presentation (SP) Not Applicable -
Course paper/assignment (CP/A) Applicable 50
Practical/demonstrations (PR) Not Applicable -
Self-directed learning Applicable 80
Group activities Applicable 30
CONTENT/ACTIVITY SCHEDULE

Dr Aluko Ojo Dr Faith Diorgu
ACTIVITY TYPE TOPIC CONTACT HOURS INSTRUCTOR
Lecture The health assessment of the neonate 20 Dr Faith Diorgu
Lecture
Course paper/assignment
The immediate care of the newborn 20
60
Dr Faith Diorgu Prof Mary Steen
Lecture Contemporary issues in neonatal based health care research; information 10 Dr Aluko Ojo Prof Josephine Etowa
Lecture Specialist healthcare of a neonate/ ward management of a neonate 20 Dr Aluko Ojo & Prof Mary Steen
Lecture National standards for neonatal care. 20 Dr Aluko Ojo & Dr Faith Diorgu
Tutorial/ Assignment 40
Self-directed learning 80
MODULE ASSESSMENT
FORMATIVE

This shall be based on performance of the student in class participation, seminar presentation, discussion and home assignments. This is essentially for monitoring teaching and learning progress, feedback, and remediation.

SUMMATIVE

This shall be constituted by the final written examination which shall include multiple choice questions, essay-style questions. The combination of these would constitute the final examination score. The date for the final examination shall be as scheduled in the session calendar and according to the examination time table which shall be released as at when due.

RESIT EXAMINATION

A student who fails to obtain a mean score of 50% and./or fail to satisfy the requirement for ‘Pass’ in this module will be entitled to re-assessment in a re-sit examination with three months later. However, during the three months of preparation, the student must be given opportunity for fresh continuous assessment scores. The same criteria for the main examination shall apply to the re-sit examination.

PROFILE OF MODULE INSTRUCTORS

Dr Aluko Ojo Dr Aluko Joel Ojo is a senior lecturer in Midwifery at the Department of Nursing Science, University of of Llorin, Ilorin. He has doctorate degree in Advanced Midwifery and Neonatology awarded at the Western Cape, South Africa.

Dr Faith Diorgu Dr Faith Diorgu is a senior midwifery lecturer at the Department of Nursing Science, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, University of Port Harcourt. She is the Nigeria’s first doctorate in midwifery awarded at University of Chester, United Kingdom. Her research focus is on maternal and child health. She is currently helping women in her country through her research and invention of a birthing device. Dr Faith also has a second doctorate degree in Educational psychology Psychology.

Prof Josephine Etowa Dr Josephine Etowa is a full professor at the School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, Canada. She is Loyer-DaSilva Research Chair in Public Health Nursing. Her research focuses on inequity in health and health care, as well as maternal-new-born health. She is an internally educated nurse from Nigeria.

PUT 807: Midwifery Seminar

PRE-REQUISITES:Bachelor of Nursing Science

MODULE DESCRIPTION

This seminar is designed to provide opportunities for students to pursue in depth study in a selected topic area in midwifery. Models/theories will be evaluated for their usefulness in midwifery.

MODULE AIMS

Participants completing this module at the highest level of achievement should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge in a selected topic area in midwifery.
  2. Explore and evaluate models/ theories useful in midwifery
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES: On successful completion of this module student should be able to:
COGNITIVE
:
  1. Show in-depth knowledge in a selected topic area in midwifery base on the care of newborn
  2. Show good knowledge on the use of models/theories relevant to midwifery .
  3. Evaluate and critically appraise models/theories relevant to midwifery
PSYCHOMOTOR:
  1. Ability to use models/theories to underpin the seminar topic.
  2. Perform a scholarly seminar presentation on relevant midwifery topic
AFFECTIVE:
  1. Develop a positive attitude towards seminar presentation in the area of midwifery.
  2. Show self-reliance when undertaking seminar session.
  3. Appreciate the nature of seminar discussion regarding midwifery issues
MODULE EXECUTION PLAN:

This module will use a blended approach to learning involving tutorial, self-study. Additional learning experiences shall be in form of group-based tutorial, and individual assignments on selected topic which shall hold once a week for the entire 2-weeks duration of the course. Lecturer shall ensure formative assessment of students learning achievements as well as take feedback on students’ experiences with each teaching contact.

TEACHING AND LEARNING EXPERIENCES WITH CONTACT HOURS
Activity type A (Applicable)/ N/A (Not applicable) Contact hours
Lectures (L) Not Applicable -
Tutorials (T) Applicable 30
Seminar presentation (SP) Not Applicable -
Course paper/assignment (CP/A) Not Applicable -
Practical/demonstrations (PR) Not Applicable -
Self-directed learning Applicable 60
Group activities Not Applicable
CONTENT/ACTIVITY SCHEDULE
ACTIVITY TYPE TOPIC CONTACT HOURS INSTRUCTOR
Tutorial Seminar writing 15 Mrs E. Oduali
Tutorial Seminar presentation 15 Dr Faith Diorgu
Self-directed learning 60
MODULE ASSESSMENT
FORMATIVE

This shall be based on performance of the student in class participation, seminar presentation, discussion. This is essentially for monitoring teaching and learning progress, feedback, and remediation.

SUMMATIVE

This shall be constituted by the final presentation of the seminar topic. The seminar assessment score would constitute the final examination score.

RESIT EXAMINATION

A student who fails to obtain a mean score of 50% and./or fail to satisfy the requirement for ‘Pass’ in this module will be entitled to re-assessment in a re-presentation examination within three months later. However, during the three months of preparation, the student must be given opportunity for individual tutorial. The same criteria for the main presentation shall apply to the re-presentation.

PROFILE OF MODULE INSTRUCTORS

Dr Faith Diorgu Dr Faith Diorgu is a senior midwifery lecturer at the Department of Nursing Science, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, University of Port Harcourt. She is the Nigeria’s first doctorate in midwifery awarded at University of Chester, United Kingdom. Her research focus is on maternal and child health. She is currently helping women in her country through her research and invention of a birthing device. Dr Faith also has a second doctorate degree in Educational psychology Psychology.

Mrs Josephine Gbobbo A registered nurse/midwife. She has Bachelor degree in Nursing administration, a Masters degree in Management and PhD in Medical/Surgical Nursing candidate at the University of KwaZulu- Natal Durban South Africa. Currently a lecturer in the Department of Nursing Science University of Port Harcourt. Qualitative and quantitative research design biased.

Mrs Elizabeth Oduali A registered nurse/midwife. She has Bachelor degree in Nursing administration, a Masters degree in Nursing administration and PhD candidate at the University of Ibadan, Oyo. Currently a lecturer in the Department of Nursing Science University of Port Harcourt. Qualitative and quantitative research design biased..

PUT 808: Dissertation

PRE-REQUISITES:Bachelor of Nursing Science

MODULE DESCRIPTION

This is a continuation of the course on ICT and research methodology. The candidate must design and execute an acceptable original project in any area related to midwifery care under supervision of an academic member of staff.

For these projects, students will carry out original research. They will thus be exposed to practical research methods such as the design of empirical studies, questionnaire design, data collection, collation, analysis interpretation, and reporting. Referencing shall be the APA style. Ethical approval MUST be obtained from the Research and Ethics Committee of the College. Defense of completed project shall be done at date fixed by ACE-PUTOR academic board and according to the guidelines set by the graduate school. Project shall be submitted in quarto size paper in PURPLE bounded format and duly certified by project supervisor and must be submitted before the closing date given by the ACE- PUTOR.

MODULE AIMS

Participants completing this module at the highest level of achievement should be able to: Execute an acceptable original project in any area related to midwifery care under supervision

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES: On successful completion of this module student should be able to:
COGNITIVE
:
  1. Synthesize the evidence for best practice on midwifery and child health care.
PSYCHOMOTOR:
  1. Demonstrate contribution to the body of knowledge in relation to midwifery and child health care
AFFECTIVE:
  1. Show self-reliance when undertaking an empirical research study.
MODULE EXECUTION PLAN:

Student will present research topics of their interest for approval. A team of two supervisors will be assigned to each student. Supervisory meeting with the student and supervisors should be done monthly. Records of supervisory meetings will be kept by the students signed and dated by the supervisors. The examination of these dissertations will be in line with the Centre’s guideline on preparation, submission and examination of dissertation.