Course

Block 2: Intrapartum Provision of Care

Started Jan 1, 2021
1 credit

$125 Enroll

Full course description

ASM Block 2/ BSM California Students Only Flex 1

Course Description: In this course, students learn the many aspects of labor-management including identification, evaluation, and management of the stages and progression of labor. Normal physiological and psychological changes, nourishment, hydration, signs of maternal exhaustion, comfort measures, and evaluation of fetal well-being are covered in detail in this course.

This course uses current research in midwifery and obstetrics to broaden the student’s understanding of the NARM skills and MEAC essential competencies learned under clinical supervision.

Learning Objectives

Learning objectives are identified through the linking of MEAC Essential Competencies and the NCM Degree Qualification Profile.

Learning Activities

 

Intrapartum Courses

Read, listen to, watch assigned lesson materials.

Submit a written summary of current research.

Complete oral and/or written formative didactic assessments with a final summative submission.

Identify and cite high-quality sources.

Use articulated reasoning while participating in an oral presentation, facilitated discussions and skills demonstrations.

Optional: Participate in a skills demonstration and/or role playing activity.

Analyze a case study.

Create an infographic, handout, and/or community resource.

Optional: Develop a study aid.

Complete a final exam.

Note: The clinical requirement of NARM /Clinical Skills is completed at any time throughout the ASM apprenticeship during actual clinical practice and is NOT a requirement to complete this academic course. Typical clinical manifestations of knowledge learned in this course are identified in the learning objective document above.