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Competency |
Existing Courses |
Proposals |
Maintaining skills and support. |
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a. Supporting normality. Incorporated into this course will be professional judgement and decision making |
One MM ‘normality module, (Dundee) to commence April 2003. |
Develop regional multi-professional courses set at two levels |
Ensure that those caring for high risk pregnancies will have continued experience of managing normality |
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b. Counselling skills, History taking |
Some local courses and university module courses |
Course — interpersonal skills and history taking |
Updating and peer support. |
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c. Risk assessment, management and managing uncertainty |
Some local ad-hoc courses and modules in degree courses |
Specific courses to supplement a &b |
Frequent drills and simulation activities. Exchange with larger units |
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d. Adult resuscitation and obstetric emergencies |
Specific courses such as ALSO but also locally organised courses |
Develop regional courses with annual update for all involved in delivery of maternity care |
Frequent drills and simulation activities. Exchange with larger units |
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e. Neonatal emergencies |
NALS or locally developed courses. |
Develop regional courses with annual revision for all involved in delivery of maternity care |
Frequent drills and simulation activities. Use of telemedicine
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f. IV cannulation and IV fluid replacement |
Local courses |
Develop a multi-professional maternity care skills course |
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g. Perineal care and suturing |
Local courses and clinical experience |
Regional approach |
Experience and updating |
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h. Examination of the Newborn |
No course in Scotland |
Develop local courses (like Trowbridge) |
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i. Midwife prescribing |
Generic nurse prescribing courses |
Develop midwifery specific course |
Need legislation change |
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j. management of pain |
No specific course but should be integral to a managing normality course |
Include in managing normality and midwife prescribing course |
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k. Ventouse Delivery |
No course in Scotland |
Develop regional clinically focused courses |
Maintain competency and skills, telemedicine |
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l. Ultrasonic scanning |
A few local courses to develop basic scanning skills. Advanced two year course (Aberdeen, Newcastle) |
Develop courses set at two levels - easily accessible |
Use of telemedicine to support scanning skills and interpretation |