Module overview
The module is designed to provide you with the theoretical basis you need for senior decision-making roles in neonatal clinical practice. The module will include clinical problem-based elements focused on neonatal pulmonology. It will offer you the opportunity of considering different approaches and perspectives to the management of clinical problems by engagement and involvement in online case-based discussions.
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- demonstrate your understanding of the detailed specialist knowledge and understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the developing respiratory system
- develop a critical understanding of realistic expectations of function, with or without interventions, of the neonatal respiratory system at different post-conceptional ages
- increase your detailed knowledge and understanding of therapeutic interventions which are available to manage neonatal respiratory conditions
- critically apply your knowledge and understanding to complex clinical situations and demonstrate insight into the processes and considerations required for collaborative ethical complex clinical decision making
Syllabus
The following topic areas will be included:
• Anatomy and physiology of the neonatal respiratory system
• Respiratory gas exchange
• Central nervous system control of spontaneous breathing
• Structural development of the lung
• Lung mechanics
• Concepts of conventional pressure-controlled and volume-controlled ventilation
• Respiratory gas conditioning
• Resuscitation, stabilisation and transition support
• Modes of invasive mechanical ventilation
• Modes of non-invasive mechanical ventilation
• Assessment of function of the respiratory system
• Adjunctive Pharmacotherapy
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
The module will take a broad-based learner centred approach to teaching and learning methods, intending to promote deeper learning whilst meeting a range of learning styles. The core theoretical material will be delivered as online text “lectures” within a “Virtual Learning Environment” (VLE) and you will be allocated to discussion groups (“Discussion Forums”) which will be tasked with reflecting on, and discussing within the VLE clinical scenarios which relate to the theoretical material.
The groups will each include approximately 15 participants and discussions will be directed and modulated by experienced tutors – two per group. While most of the discussions will be asynchronous – by leaving comments within the Discussion Forums - each group will also hold synchronous discussions, possibly once every two or three weeks, when they will “meet” together either online or using media such as Moodle or Zoom. Where appropriate, “Plenary Sessions” and Guest Lectures will be included, which will allow you to share in discussions on current research and best available evidence. A range of resource material, including a subject specific online library will be available.
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 20 |
| Preparation for scheduled sessions | 80 |
| Follow-up work | 20 |
| Revision | 20 |
| Wider reading or practice | 50 |
| Completion of assessment task | 30 |
| Tutorial | 10 |
| Seminar | 20 |
| Total study time | 250 |
Resources & Reading list
General Resources
An Online Pulmonology Library. A comprehensive online library will be available which provides access to generic resources (e.g. basic sciences, physiology, pharmacology, genetics, evidence based medicine) and specific neonatology resources.
Internet Resources
Journal Articles
Neumann RP, von Ungern-Sternberg BS (2014). The Neonatal Lung - Physiology and Ventilation. Pediatric Anesthesia, 24(1), pp. 10-21.
Textbooks
Rennie JM (2012). Rennie & Roberton's Textbook of Neonatology: Expert Consult: Online and Print. Churchill Livingstone.
Donn SM, Sinha S (2017). Manual of Neonatal Respiratory Care (e-book). London: Springer.
Rimensberger P.C (2017). Pediatric and neonatal mechanical ventilation from basics to clinical practice. e-book: Springer.
Assessment
Assessment strategy
The formative strategy will enable iterative formative written feedback to be provided with regard to your online activity. This will be completed by your online tutors and the module lead half way through the module. In addition, examples of the MCQ questions will be provided within the Assessment Office of the VLE. The summative approach to assessment is designed to enable you to demonstrate your depth and breadth of neonatal pulmonology knowledge as well as your ability to demonstrate the application of higher cognitive skills. It includes the following: 1. An unseen 2 hour online MCQ assessment examination. The aim will be to assess the depth and breadth of knowledge as well as your clinical judgement. This contributes 70% of your final mark. 2. Qualitative and quantitative evaluation of your online activity and participation within your learning group. This contributes 30% of your final mark. For successful completion of the module both elements of the assessment must be attempted and a pass mark of 50% or more must be achieved for each componentFormative
This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.
Qualitative evaluation
- Assessment Type: Formative
- Feedback: Half way through the module the online evaluation marking tool will be used to provide you with iterative qualitative and quantitative formative feedback and feedforward. This feedback will be completed by your Group Tutors and reviewed by the module lead before being emailed to you. This feedback will help you prepare for the second part of the module with regard to your online activity and participation.
- Final Assessment: No
- Group Work: No
- Percentage contribution: 30%
Multiple choice question
- Assessment Type: Formative
- Feedback: A selection of practice MCQs will be available within the Module Online Assessment Office to provide insight into the type of questions that will be used in the exam. You should use these to gain insight into the structure of the questions and also the feedback you receive will consolidate your learning.
- Final Assessment: No
- Group Work: No
- Percentage contribution: 70%
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Multiple choice question | 70% |
| Qualitative evaluation | 30% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Multiple choice question | 70% |
| Assignment | 30% |
Repeat
An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Multiple choice question | 70% |
| Assignment | 30% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal & External