Neonatal Pulmonology (Online)

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• increase your detailed knowledge and understanding of therapeutic interventions which are available to manage neonatal respiratory conditions
• develop a critical understanding of realistic expectations of function, with or without interventions, of the neonatal respiratory system at different post-conceptional ages
• demonstrate your understanding of the detailed specialist knowledge and understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the developing respiratory system
• 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

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

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.

Formative

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.

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

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.