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Pregnancy and Paediatrics
Pregnancy and Paediatrics
Module
National Code
State Code
48930
48930
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
060109 - Paediatrics
Nominal Hours
45
Description
To relate knowledge of the anatomy and
physiology of the reproductive system
to pregnancy.
To describe the process of labour.
To identify gynaecological and
obstetrical emergencies which the
ambulance officer may be required to
manage.
To demonstrate on an obstetric model the procedure for the preparation of the
mother, and for the delivery of the infant in a normal cephalic birth.
To describe the Ambulance management of
pregnant patients.
To describe the management and
transport of mother and infant during
an emergency birth.
To demonstrate the operation of a
humidicrib for the maintenance of
temperature and oxygen concentration.
To demonstrate an ability to manage
common paediatric problems.
physiology of the reproductive system
to pregnancy.
To describe the process of labour.
To identify gynaecological and
obstetrical emergencies which the
ambulance officer may be required to
manage.
To demonstrate on an obstetric model the procedure for the preparation of the
mother, and for the delivery of the infant in a normal cephalic birth.
To describe the Ambulance management of
pregnant patients.
To describe the management and
transport of mother and infant during
an emergency birth.
To demonstrate the operation of a
humidicrib for the maintenance of
temperature and oxygen concentration.
To demonstrate an ability to manage
common paediatric problems.
General notes
No information
Evidence Guide
Internal Assessment
A series of tests 50%
One two-hour written paper 50%
St John Ambulance Association require a
minimum of 65% pass in each section.
A series of tests 50%
One two-hour written paper 50%
St John Ambulance Association require a
minimum of 65% pass in each section.
Elements and Performance Criteria
No information
No information
Associated Qual/Courses
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5220 | Emergency Care | Accredited course |