Maternal Critical Care (masters level)
Gain in-depth knowledge and advanced skills in maternal critical care

This 20 credit masters-level module will provide you with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of maternal critical care in the Obstetric Unit setting, as well as building on your existing assessment skills.
The module encompasses a comprehensive examination of all aspects of maternal critical care and the decision-making process leading to the care given.
You will also examine the key components of safe care provision around multi-professional team working and evidence-based practice.
Module code
Credits
FHEQ level
Location
On successful completion of this module you will be able to:
Assessment
The assessment for this module is a clinical examination (OSCE).
(Please note that these assessment details are provisional - if you require further information please contact the module lead or the Professional Development Unit).
This module will not run in 2021.
Please contact the Professional Development Unit admissions team for more information.
This module can be studied as a standalone module or as an optional module towards some MSc Advanced Professional Practice pathways - please contact the Professional Development Unit for further information.
The University is adhering to
government guidance relating to COVID-secure operation. For this
reason, modules are being delivered in a variety of formats, with much content
delivered online, either in an interactive manner (i.e. requiring participation
at the allotted times), or sometimes in a passive manner (i.e. you may be able
to conduct some of the study outside of the typical taught hours of 09:00–17:00).
Some sessions, particularly clinical assessments, will continue to be delivered face-to-face with appropriate risk-mitigating measures in place. Others may allow you the option of attending face-to-face or synchronously engaging on-line with peers who attend face-to-face.
When you receive confirmation of your enrolment on a module, you will be granted access to our Digital Learning Environment (DLE or Moodle). You should access this prior to the start of your module to determine the teaching format of the module’s sessions.
Additional information and documentation required for the application process.
Access to:
Visit our admissions homepage for full details.
To undertake this module as part of a professional development pathway you must be:
Individuals without a degree may be eligible to apply providing they have appropriate practice-related experience relevant to the programme, please discuss with the Professional Development Unit prior to application.
Fees
Please see our professional development module fees page.
Funding
Funding for this module may be available through your employing trust. Please contact your trust’s Educational Co-ordinator in the first instance. If you work in the private, independent or voluntary sector, please contact your employer who will advise you accordingly.
The module lead for this module is Alison James.
Email: alison.james@plymouth.ac.uk
Email: pdu@plymouth.ac.uk
Professional Development Unit, Level 4 Rolle Building, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth, PL4 8AA, United Kingdom.
Monday–Thursday 8:30–17:00 and Friday 8:30–16:30.