| Code | NU6167 |
|---|---|
| Duration | 40hr(s) Other (Modified Lectures, Group Discussion, Tutorials, Workshops, Self-directed Learning.); 160hr(s) Placements (Coursework). |
| Teaching Mode | Part-Time |
| Fees | 鈧�900 See Fees and Costs for full details. |
| Closing Date | Round One: 26 June 2026 |
| Venue | Cork 深夜亚洲福利久久 Maternity Hospital |
| Credits | 10 |
| Start Date | 11 Sep 2026 |
Outline
This is a module for midwives providing care to women with complex or high risk pregnancies, it is designed to advance midwives’ knowledge and skills in maternity critical care or to practice within a Maternity Critical Care setting. Undertaking this module will prepares midwives to critically explore the management of the critically ill childbearing woman in order to develop and expand their role within maternity or critical care environment.
Core areas addressed are:
Introduction to maternity critical care; pregnancy complications requiring critical care: Respiratory, Cardiovascular, Renal, Neurological. Assessment and management of fluids and electrolytes; co-morbidities, associated pharmacology; principles of monitoring;; use of the biomedical technology.
Module Objective: To develop knowledge and skills and competencies related to the maternity critical care.
Module Content: Introduction to maternity critical care: Respiratory system, Cardiovascular system, Renal system, Neurological system, Assessment and management of fluids and electrolytes; conditions associated with respiratory system; the cardiovascular system; the renal system; the neurological system; co-morbidities, associated pharmacology and; principles of haemodynamic monitoring; sepsis; bleeding and clotting disorders; use of the biomedical technology,.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
- Exhibit an ability to critically reflect on the application of maternity critical care skills
- Critically evaluate evidence based practice in context to maternity critical care practice
- Demonstrate knowledge of relevant anatomy and physiology pertaining to the respiratory, cardiovascular, renal, system in pregnant and postpartum women.
- Demonstrate the ability to identify and respond appropriately to deterioration in a critically ill pregnant or postpartum woman.
- Demonstrate competence in assessing, planning implementing and evaluating care for critically ill pregnant or postpartum woman.
- Discuss various treatment modalities for critically ill maternity women.
Topics included are as follows:
Principles of maternity critical care, pathways of care, impact of co-morbidities, recognition of deterioration of maternity patient, escalating and deescalating care, assessment, monitoring and management of childbearing women who are critically unwell. Physiological adaptations of pregnancy and how they impact on critical illness. Clinically evaluation and management of both pregnancy-specific and other conditions associated with pregnancy requiring critical care admission.
Practicalities
Programme Venue: The module will be delivered in Cork 深夜亚洲福利久久 Maternity Hospital under the direction of experts in maternity critical care.
Assessment: Consists of a Presentation, Case study and the completion of a Clinical Competency Workbook.
Applicants will be required to complete the Clinical Competency Workbook in their own work environment. Evidence of support for this learning must be available at the time of application.
Provisional 2026 Timetable for NU6167 – Maternal Critical Care Module Agnes Phelan (10 credits)鈥� - dates are subject to change:
- Fri 11 Sep
- Thurs 24 Sep
- Thurs 8th Oct
- Thurs 22 Oct
- Thurs 12 Nov
Requirements
Programme Entry Requirements:
- Applicants must be practising nurses with evidence of current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
- Applicants for Nursing and Midwifery CPD modules whose main language is not English and who do not hold an up-to-date IELTS certificate showing the requisite Academic Board approved CM&H scores must demonstrate evidence of appropriate work experience within an English language environment for at least the previous 2 years.
- If you are applying with Qualifications obtained outside Ireland and you wish to verify if you meet the minimum academic and English language requirements for this programme please view the grades comparison table by country and for details of recognised English language tests.
Fees and Costs
The fee for this programme is €900
- This is payable on application (unless you are sponsored/funded)
- This fee is fully refundable if the programme does not run or you are not offered a place on the programme
About Funding
- Those applying for NMPDU, or other funding should contact the funding body directly.
- A guide to indicating NMPDU funding during your application can be found here: ACE Help Hub
For further information on fees and financial supports please click here.
How To Apply
Applications are accepted in two rounds.
- Round 1 closes on 26 June and Round 2 closes on 28 August.
- If all places are filled by eligible applicants by the Round 1 deadline, the programme will not open for Round 2.
- For round 2, applications will remain open until the final deadline or until all places are filled, whichever occurs first. Early application is strongly advised.
Before you apply, please prepare the following items which you will need during your application:
- Proof of Identity (Birth Cert, Passport or Driver's Licence)
- Passport-style Photograph
- Copy of your degree parchment/transcript if not a previous UCC graduate.
- English Language Test Report (if applicable)
- Supporting documentation (if required for RPL)
- Programme fee (unless sponsored/funded)
Create an account or login to UCC Apply (click the 'Apply' button below).
- Start a new application
- WHEN ASKED FOR APPLICATION TYPE - YOU MUST CHOOSE: ADULT & CONTINUING EDUCATION
- During the application on the tab titled Academic Level, under Level Selection, select the following options:
- Academic Level: Adult Continuing Education (ACE at UCC)
- Course Type: CPD Credit-Bearing Modules
- Academic Programme: Maternity Critical Care NU6167
You can view a CPD Application Guide for all Nursing & Midwifery courses here: /en/ace/helphub/