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Class of 2023
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Session Title:
Labour, Intra-partum and Post-partum Care
Teaching Hours:
Teaching and Learning MethodsTotal Scheduled Hours = 1.5
Lecture = 1.5
Description:
Keywords:
Teaching and Learning Methods
Lecture 1.5 hour(s)

Learning Objectives
Blueprint ID Learning Objectives
6821 List the four stages of labor and describe them.
6822 Describe the standards of monitoring in labor, using clinical and electronic fetal monitoring
6823 describe the methods available to confirm the diagnosis of spontaneous rupture of the membranes
6824 Describe the progress of normal labor in the primiparous and multiparous laboring patient.
6825 State the innervation of the genital tract as it applies to labour and delivery.
6826 Identify the special considerations and options for analgesia and anesthesia in labour and delivery.
6827 Describe the steps in management of normal delivery of fetus.
6828 Recognize and classify obstetric tears as first degree, second degree, third degree and fourth degree.
6830 Describe the normal postpartum physiology changes.
6831 Explain the principles of breastfeeding.
6833 Explain the purpose and components of the post-partum 6-wk checkup.
7981 Define abnormal progress of labor (dystocia) and understand principles of management including oxytocin, artificial rupture of membranes (ARM) and operative delivery
7982 Discuss causes, significance and method of delivery of abnormal fetal presentation (e.g., breech, transverse lie).
7983 Describe the diagnosis and emergent management of cord prolapse.
7984 Define meconium aspiration and the preventative delete management plan.
7985 Discuss vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) and its risks and complications.
7986 Describe the active management of episiotomy/tear in the third stage of labor
7987 Discuss indications for, and complications of, operative vaginal delivery(vacuum and forceps) and cesarean section.
7988 Define shoulder dystocia and understand emergent principles of management.
7989 List causes of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH): (a) Retained placenta (b) Atony of uterus (c) Trauma to genital tract (d) Coagulopathy
7990 List the steps of management of postpartum hemorrhage.
7991 Discuss causes of post partum infection and principles of management.
7992 Differentiate postpartum blues from postpartum depression and psychosis.

Linked Course Goal(s) to Session
Blueprint ID Course Goals
7023 Integrate basic and clinical sciences as they relate to common clinical encounters and patient symptoms
Linked Program Competencies
To This Course Goal:
me-6
11989 Identify health care resources available for the investigation, diagnosis, treatment and management of the patient
Linked Program Competencies
To This Course Goal:
me-3 me-4 me-5 me-6
11991 Identify risk factors for illness and disease prevention
Linked Program Competencies
To This Course Goal:
ha-1 ha-2
11992 Collect and synthesize accurate and relevant information related to common clinical encounters and patient symptoms
Linked Program Competencies
To This Course Goal:
me-1 me-2 me-3 me-4 me-5 me-6 cm-2
Linked Program Competencies To Course Goal(s)
me-6 Medical Expert
Apply knowledge of the clinical, socio-behavioural, and fundamental biomedical sciences relevant to a clinical problem.
me-3 Medical Expert
Formulate an initial plan of appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures relevant to the patient’s presentation.
me-4 Medical Expert
Develop a differential diagnosis and key clinical problem list following assessment of a patient.
me-5 Medical Expert
Develop a management plan for key clinical problems following assessment of a patient.
ha-1 Health Advocate
Identify the important determinants of health, risk factors for illness, interaction between the population and their physical, biological and social environment, and personal attributes.
ha-2 Health Advocate
Identify public policies and trends that affect health locally, nationally, and globally, and barriers to access for populations, including persons with disabilities, the underserved and the marginalized.
me-1 Medical Expert
Perform a complete and accurate patient-centred history appropriate to the patient’s presentation.
me-2 Medical Expert
Perform a complete and accurate physical examination appropriate to the patient’s presentation.
cm-2 Communicator
Collect and synthesize accurate and relevant information, incorporating perspectives from patients and their families, colleagues and other health care professionals.

Linked MCC Medical Expert Objectives
(080-2) INTRAPARTUM AND POSTPARTUM CARE
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(082) PRETERM LABOUR
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