Syllabus
This course is designed for students to develop knowledge and competencies on the concepts and principles of obstetric and gynecology nursing. It helps them to acquire knowledge and skills in rendering respectful maternity care to high risk woman during antenatal, natal and postnatal periods in hospitals and community settings and help to develop skills in initial management and referral of high risk neonates. It would also help students to gain knowledge, attitude and skills in caring for women with gynecological disorders
On completion of the course, the students will be able to: 1. Describe the assessment, initial management, referral and respectful maternity care of women with high risk pregnancy. 2. Demonstrate competency in identifying deviation from normal pregnancy. 3. Describe the assessment, initial management, referral and nursing care of women with high risk labour. 4. Assist in the conduction of abnormal vaginal deliveries and caesarean section. 5. Describe the assessment, initial management, referral and nursing care of women with abnormal postnatal conditions. 6. Demonstrate competency in the initial management of complications during the postnatal period. 7. Demonstrate competency in providing care for high risk newborn. 8. Apply nursing process in caring for high risk women and their families. 9. Describe the assessment and management of women with gynecological disorders. 10. Demonstrate skills in performing and assisting in specific gynecological procedures. 11. Describe the drugs used in obstetrics and gynecology. 12. Counsel and care for couples with infertility. 13. Describe artificial reproductive technology.