OB Lecture (Child-bearing Family) — Summer 2025
Lecture: Monday 09:00 – 12:00 (CC 226/227)
Nick-name used in personal planner: OB Lecture
| Wk | Dates 2025 | Main Topic | Major Assessment / Note |
|---|
| 1 | 5 May – 11 May | Perspectives / Fetal Dev. / Normal Pregnancy | Group B Orientation Tue 6 May 13:00-17:00 |
| 2 | 12 May – 18 May | Normal Labor & Birth | Weekly Quiz |
| 3 | 19 May – 25 May | Exam Week | Exam 1 (Modules 1-2) |
| 4 | 26 May – 1 Jun | Normal Postpartum | No class — Memorial Day |
| 5 | 2 Jun – 8 Jun | Newborn Adaptation & Care | Weekly Quiz |
| 6 | 9 Jun – 15 Jun | Exam Week | Exam 2 (Modules 3-4) |
| 7 | 16 Jun – 22 Jun | Pregnancy at Risk | Weekly Quiz |
| 8 | 23 Jun – 29 Jun | Labor at Risk | Weekly Quiz |
| 9 | 30 Jun – 6 Jul | Exam Week | Exam 3 (Modules 5-6) |
| 10 | 7 Jul – 13 Jul | Postpartum at Risk | Weekly Quiz |
| 11 | 14 Jul – 20 Jul | Newborn at Risk | Weekly Quiz |
| 12 | 21 Jul – 27 Jul | Exam Week | Exam 4 (Modules 7-8) |
| 13 | 28 Jul – 3 Aug | HESI Exam & Simulation | Standardised HESI |
| 14 | 4 Aug – 10 Aug | Comprehensive Finals Week | Final Exam |
Weekly target → 2 h prep video/slides · 1 h practice Qs · 30 min post-class review · up to 1 h admin (Mon-Thu)
Clinical & Simulation — Group B
- Orientation: Tue 6 May 13:00-17:00 (AH W-Tower)
- Clinical Days (06:00-16:00):
17 Jun · 24 Jun · 1 Jul · 8 Jul · 15 Jul
- No clinical on 19 Jun (Juneteenth) and 4 Jul (Independence Day)
- OB Simulation: Thu 31 Jul (0800-1700 – attend only your assigned slot)
- Course requires 67.5 clinical hours • pass / fail
Week 1: Perspectives, Fetal Development, Normal Pregnancy
5 May – 11 May 2025
| Category | Details |
|---|
| Class Meeting | Monday 09:00-12:00 (CC 226/227) |
| Clinical Orientation |
- Tue 6 May 13:00-17:00 (Group B, AH W-Tower)
- Complete "Ticket to Enter Pre-work" before attending
|
| Topics |
- Module 1 — Current Perspectives in Women's Health
- Fetal Development (prerecorded)
- Normal Pregnancy
|
| Readings |
- Chapter 2 – Social, Cultural, Ethical Issues
- Chapter 3 – Reproductive Anatomy & Physiology
- Chapter 4 – Hereditary & Environmental Influences
- Chapter 5 – Conception & Prenatal Development
- Chapter 6 – Adaptations to Pregnancy
- Chapter 7 – Antepartum Assessment, Care, Education
- Chapter 8 – Nutrition for Childbearing
- Chapter 9 – Prenatal Diagnosis & Fetal Assessment
|
| Assignments Due |
- Ticket to Enter Pre-work — 6 May 08:00
- Six Evolve lessons — 11 May 23:59
|
| Clinical | — (clinical begins Week 6) |
Week 2: Normal Labor & Birth
12 May – 18 May 2025
| Category | Details |
|---|
| Class Meeting | Monday 09:00-12:00 (CC 226/227) |
| Topics | Module 2 — Normal Labor & Birth |
| Readings |
- Chapter 12 – Processes of Birth
- Chapter 13 – Pain Management
- Chapter 14 – Intrapartum Fetal Surveillance
- Chapter 15 – Nursing Care During Labor and Birth
|
| Assignments Due |
- Adaptive Quiz (Module 2) — 18 May 23:59
|
| Clinical | — |
Week 3: Exam 1 (Modules 1-2)
19 May – 25 May 2025
| Category | Details |
|---|
| Class Meeting | Monday 09:00-12:00 (CC 226/227) |
| Topics | Exam 1 (Modules 1-2) |
| Exam | Exam 1 — Monday 19 May 09:00 |
| Assignments Due |
- Care Plans ×4 — 25 May 23:59
|
| Clinical | — |
Week 4: Normal Postpartum
26 May – 1 June 2025
| Category | Details |
|---|
| Class Meeting | No class — Memorial Day |
| Topics | Module 3 — Normal Postpartum (self-study) |
| Readings |
- Chapter 17 – Postpartum Adaptations & Nursing Care
- Chapter 23 – Infant Feeding
- Chapter 26 – Family Planning
|
| Assignments Due |
- Physio & Behavioural Adaptations of Newborn — 1 Jun 23:59
- Early Care of the Newborn — 1 Jun 23:59
|
| Clinical | — |
Week 5: Newborn Adaptation & Care
2 June – 8 June 2025
| Category | Details |
|---|
| Class Meeting | Monday 09:00-12:00 (CC 226/227) |
| Topics |
- Module 4 — Newborn Adaptation & Care
- Q&A on Module 3
|
| Readings |
- Chapter 20 – Newborn Processes of Adaptation
- Chapter 21 – Assessment of the Newborn
- Chapter 22 – Care of the Newborn
|
| Assignments Due |
- Adaptive Quizzes Modules 3 & 4 — 8 Jun 23:59
|
| Clinical | — |
Week 6: Exam 2 (Modules 3-4)
9 June – 15 June 2025
| Category | Details |
|---|
| Class Meeting | Monday 09:00-12:00 (CC 226/227) |
| Topics | Exam 2 (Modules 3-4) |
| Exam | Exam 2 — Mon 9 Jun 09:00 |
| Assignments Due |
- Hemorrhagic Conditions — 15 Jun 23:59
- Hypertensive Disorders — 15 Jun 23:59
|
| Clinical | Group B begins first clinical day Tue 17 Jun |
Week 7: Pregnancy at Risk
16 June – 22 June 2025
| Category | Details |
|---|
| Class Meeting | Monday 09:00-12:00 (CC 226/227) |
| Topics | Module 5 — Pregnancy at Risk |
| Readings |
- Chapter 10 – Complications of Pregnancy
- Chapter 11 – Childbearing Family with Special Needs
|
| Assignments Due |
- Adaptive Quiz (Module 5) — 22 Jun 23:59
- Intrapartum Complications — 22 Jun 23:59
|
| Clinical |
- Group B clinical Tue 17 Jun & Tue 24 Jun
- No clinical Thu 19 Jun (Juneteenth)
|
Week 8: Labor at Risk
23 June – 29 June 2025
| Category | Details |
|---|
| Class Meeting | Monday 09:00-12:00 (CC 226/227) |
| Topics | Module 6 — Labor at Risk |
| Readings |
- Chapter 16 – Intrapartum Complications
- Chapter 19 – Critical Care Obstetrics
|
| Assignments Due |
- Adaptive Quiz (Module 6) — 29 Jun 23:59
|
| Clinical | Group B clinical Tue 1 Jul |
Week 9: Exam 3 (Modules 5-6)
30 June – 6 July 2025
| Category | Details |
|---|
| Class Meeting | Monday 09:00-12:00 (room change GB 116 BC) |
| Topics | Exam 3 (Modules 5-6) |
| Exam | Exam 3 — Mon 30 Jun 09:00 |
| Assignments Due |
- Postpartum Complications — 6 Jul 23:59
- Perinatal & Postpartum Mood / Anxiety Disorders — 6 Jul 23:59
|
| Clinical |
- Group B clinical Tue 8 Jul
- No clinical Fri 4 Jul (Independence Day)
|
Week 10: Postpartum at Risk
7 July – 13 July 2025
| Category | Details |
|---|
| Class Meeting | Monday 09:00-12:00 (CC 226/227) |
| Topics | Module 7 — Postpartum at Risk |
| Readings |
- Chapter 18 – Postpartum Complications
|
| Assignments Due |
- Adaptive Quiz (Module 7) — 13 Jul 23:59
- High-Risk Newborn topics ×2 — 13 Jul 23:59
|
| Clinical | Group B clinical Tue 15 Jul (last) |
Week 11: Newborn at Risk
14 July – 20 July 2025
| Category | Details |
|---|
| Class Meeting | Monday 09:00-12:00 (CC 226/227) |
| Topics | Module 8 — Newborn at Risk |
| Readings |
- Chapter 24 – High-Risk Newborn: GA Complications
- Chapter 25 – High-Risk Newborn: Acquired & Congenital Conditions
|
| Assignments Due |
- Adaptive Quiz (Module 8) — 20 Jul 23:59
|
| Clinical | — (clinical finished) |
Week 12: Exam 4 (Modules 7-8)
21 July – 27 July 2025
| Category | Details |
|---|
| Class Meeting | Monday 09:00-12:00 (CC 226/227) |
| Topics | Exam 4 (Modules 7-8) |
| Exam | Exam 4 — Mon 21 Jul 09:00 |
| Assignments Due |
- Simulation Pre-work — 27 Jul 23:59
|
| Clinical | — (make-up days if required) |
Week 13: HESI Exam & Simulation
28 July – 3 August 2025
| Category | Details |
|---|
| Class Meeting | Monday 09:00-12:00 (CC 226/227) |
| Topics | HESI Standardised Exam |
| Exam | HESI — Mon 28 Jul 09:00 |
| Clinical / Simulation |
- OB Simulation Thu 31 Jul 08:00-17:00
- Attend only your scheduled slot
|
Week 14: Comprehensive Finals
4 August – 10 August 2025
| Category | Details |
|---|
| Class Meeting | Monday 10:10-12:10 (CC 226/227) |
| Topics | Final Comprehensive Exam |
| Exam | Final Exam — Mon 4 Aug 10:10 |