Prehospital Obstetric and Neonatal Management

Program Overview

The Prehospital Obstetric and Neonatal Management Short Course from the University of Sunderland is a 7-week program designed for paramedics and healthcare professionals to enhance their knowledge and skills in managing obstetric and neonatal situations. Through lectures, seminars, and practical workshops, participants will develop their understanding of normal labor and delivery, emergency care, and the management of various obstetric and gynaecological conditions. Upon completion, graduates will gain 20 credits and be eligible for careers in obstetric and neonatal care.

Program Outline

Prehospital Obstetric and Neonatal Management Short Course

Degree Overview:

• This 7-week short course from the University of Sunderland allows you to develop your knowledge and skills in managing care for women and newborn infants in obstetric situations.
• The program aligns with the BSc (Hons) Paramedic and Out of Hospital Care and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) scope of practice for paramedics.
• Through this course, you will be able to:
>* Enhance your knowledge of leading safely and effectively managed and prioritized care in obstetric and neonatal situations. >* Build on your existing skills in obstetric presentations, emergency care, newborn infant examinations, and management of gynaecological and obstetric practice.
• Upon completion, you will gain 20 credits.

Outline:

• The course is delivered on campus, one day every fortnight for seven weeks between 8:30am and 4pm.
• The final taught day is OSCE day, and a presentation takes place two weeks after the last study day.
• Topics covered within the program include:
• Normal labour and delivery
• Primary and secondary survey – appropriate assessments of the pregnant woman and newborn
• Resuscitation skills for mother and newborn
• Antepartum haemorrhage
• Primary and secondary postpartum haemorrhage
• Cord prolapse
• Breech births
• Shoulder dystocia
• Premature birth
• Care of mother and newborn

Teaching:

• Teaching and learning take place at Helen McArdle House on the City Campus in Sunderland.
• The program utilizes various teaching approaches, including:
• Lectures
• Seminars
• Case studies
• Practical workshops
• OSCE assessments
• The instructors are experienced paramedics and healthcare professionals dedicated to providing high-quality education.

Careers:

• Upon completion of the program, graduates may pursue careers as:
• Paramedics
• Midwives
• Neonatal nurses
• Healthcare assistants
• Other roles within obstetric and neonatal care

Other:

• The course fee is £tbc and is usually covered by the employer.
• Applicants must be registered paramedics or registered health professionals.
• The program aligns with the Joint Royal Colleges Ambulance Liaison Committee (JRCALC) clinical guidelines for obstetric care.
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please refer to the official University of Sunderland website or contact the program directly.