NU321-MN : SPECIALIZATION1-MN

Course Outline

Definition of Midwife

1. Code of ethics

2. Roles and functions of a midwife during:

2.1 Ante partum

2.2 Intrapartum

2.3 Postpartum

2.4 Neonate and infant

3. Legal aspects of a midwife

Nursing Skills:

1. Breast self-examination
2. Nagele’s rule/EDC computation
3. Handwashing, medical and surgical

II. High-Risk Pregnancy

1. Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) and Pregnancy

1.1 Candidiasis

1.2 Trichomoniasis

1.3 Bacterial Vaginosis

1.4 Chlamydia

1.5 Syphilis

1.6 Herpes Simplex Virus (Type 2 infection)

· Etiology/causes, clinical manifestations, diagnostic examinations/investigations and treatment as to medical, surgical if needed and nursing.

Nursing Skill: Perineal Care

1.7 Gonorrhea

1.8 Human Papillomavirus Infection

1.9 Group B Streptococcal Infection

1.10 Hepatitis B and C

1.11 HIV Infection

· Etiology/causes, clinical manifestations, diagnostic examinations/investigations and treatment as to medical, surgical if needed and nursing.

Nursing Skill: Pelvic examination and Pap smear

2. Hematologic Disorders and Pregnancy

2.1 Iron Deficiency Anemia

2.2 Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia

2.3 Sickle Cell Anemia

2.4 Coagulation disorders

3. Renal and Urinary Disorders and Pregnancy

3.1 Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

3.2 Chronic Renal Disease

· Etiology/causes, clinical manifestations, diagnostic examinations/investigations and treatment as to medical, surgical if needed and nursing.

Nursing Skills:

1. Obtaining clean catch urine
2. Straight and Foley catheter insertion

Respiratory Disorders and Pregnancy

4.1 Acute Nasopharyngitis

4.2 Influenza

4.3 Pneumonia

4.4 Asthma

4.5 Tuberculosis

· Etiology/causes, clinical manifestations, diagnostic examinations/investigations and treatment as to medical, surgical if needed and nursing.

Nursing Skills:

1. Leopolds maneuver
2. Return demonstration of BSE, Perineal care, Pelvic and Pap smear examination, Obtaining clean catch urine, and Straight and Folley catheter insertion

5. Rheumatic Disorders and Pregnancy

5.1 Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis

6. Gastrointestinal Disorders and Pregnancy

6.1 Appendicitis

6.2 Gastroesophageal Reflux

6.3 Cholecystitis/Cholelithiasis

6.4 Inflammatory Bowel Disease

7. Neurologic Disorder and Pregnancy

7.1 Seizure Disorder

· Etiology/causes, clinical manifestations, diagnostic examinations/investigations and treatment as to medical, surgical if needed and nursing.

Nursing Skill: Review of the Fundic height measurement

8. Musculo-skeletal Disorder and Pregnancy

8.1 Scoliosis

9. Cardiovascular Disorders and Pregnancy

9.1 Left-sided Heart Failure

9.2 Right –sided Heart Failure

9.3 Peri-partal Heart Disease

9.4 Fetal assessment

· Etiology/causes, clinical manifestations, diagnostic examinations/investigations and treatment as to medical, surgical if needed and nursing.

Nursing Skill: Assisting in the administration of Epidural anesthesia

9.5 NCP on pregnant woman with heart disease

9.6 Nursing Interventions during labor and birth

9.7 Postpartal Nursing Interventions

9.8 Artificial Valve Prosthesis

9.9 Chronic Hypertensive Vascular Disease

9.10 Thromboembolic Disease

· Etiology/causes, clinical manifestations, diagnostic examinations/investigations and treatment as to medical, surgical if needed and nursing.

Nursing Skill:

Return demonstration on Assisting in the administration of Epidural anesthesia

10. Endocrine Disorders and Pregnancy

10.1 Hypothyroidism

10.2 Hyperthyroidism

10.3 Diabetes Mellitus

· Etiology/causes, clinical manifestations, diagnostic examinations/investigations and treatment as to medical, surgical if needed and nursing.

Nursing Skill: Hemoglucotest

11. Cancer and Pregnancy

11.1 Cervical

11.2 Breast

11.3 Ovarian

11.4 Uterus

12. Mental Illness and Pregnancy

· Etiology/causes, clinical manifestations, diagnostic examinations/investigations and treatment as to medical, surgical if needed and nursing.

Nursing Skill: Return demonstration of Hemogluco Test

13. Trauma and Pregnancy

13. 1 Open wound (lacerations; puncture wounds)

13.2 Blunt Abdominal Trauma

13.3 Gunshot wound

13.4 Poisoning

· Etiology/causes, clinical manifestations, diagnostic examinations/investigations and treatment as to medical, surgical if needed and nursing.

Nursing Skill: PPE and Universal precautions

13.5 Choking

13.6 Orthopedic Injuries

13.7 Burns

13. 8 Postmortem Cesarean Birth

13.9 Physical abuse

· Etiology/causes, clinical manifestations, diagnostic examinations/investigations and treatment as to medical, surgical if needed and nursing.

Nursing Skill: Return demonstration of PPE donning and doffing and principles of Universal precaution