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Class of 2023
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Session Title:
Physiology of Pregnancy
Teaching Hours:
Teaching and Learning MethodsTotal Scheduled Hours = 1
Independent Learning = 1
Description:
eModule available in D2L
Keywords:
Teaching and Learning Methods
Independent Learning 1 hour(s)

Learning Objectives
Blueprint ID Learning Objectives
6817 Describe the physiologic changes associated with pregnancy in the following organ systems: • Cardiovascular system • Hematologic system • Respiratory system • Renal and urinary tract system • Gastrointestinal system • Skin • Musculoskeletal system • Breasts • Endocrine system with particular reference to changes in carbohydrate metabolism throughout pregnancy • Immune system.
6818 describe the physiologic functions of the placenta and fetus
6819 describe how these maternal physiologic changes result in the common symptoms experienced by pregnant women
6820 recognize the normal changes in laboratory tests that are seen during pregnancy

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
PRENATAL CARE
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