This module will enable students to apply knowledge, skills, and appropriate attitudes acquired from Biosciences and Maternal and Neonatal modules in the provision of advanced antenatal, labour, and postnatal care to individuals and families. Emphasis is placed on promoting evidence
based and culturally sensitive care. Students are also encouraged to be innovative and demonstrate ability to interpret the physiological, pathophysiological, sociological, psychological and spiritual processes and their implications on maternal health outcomes. Emphasis is placed on
promoting evidence based and culturally sensitive care.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this module learners shall be able to:

1. Demonstrate competence in providing advanced maternal and neonatal care to individuals and their families during the perinatal period
2. Utilize findings from critical analysis of perinatal statistics for improvement of care
3. Function as a member of a multidisciplinary team and take a lead in safe decision making strategies during provision of maternal and neonatal care
4. Demonstrate advanced skills in client assessment and provision of care
5. Assess all dimensions of selective maternal and neonatal services
6. Identify gaps in the provision of maternal and neonatal services
7. Act as consultant to units, clients, and other health care professional towards the development of better maternal and neonatal health services

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