Introducing Midwifery Clinical Practice

Code

MIDW1011

School

Midwifery

Level

1

Credits

20

Semesters

Full Year UK

Summary

This course considers:

a) Evidence-based care and midwifery clinical skills including interpersonal skills; 
b) Promotion of universal midwifery care;
c) The midwife’s professional role including autonomy and accountability;
d) Effective communication in midwifery; 
e) Introduction to parent education; 
f) The initiation and continuation of breast feeding; 
g) Participation in antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care across a range of clinical settings; 
h) Continuity of care and carer including case-holding and compassionate midwifery care; 
i) Fetal monitoring and interpretation; 
j) Practice of neonatal and maternal resuscitation; 
k) Reflection in and on practice; 
l) Principles of pharmacology, medicines management and administration

Target Students

Pre-registration student midwives

Classes

200 hours of learning delivered by a variety of methods, including self-directed study

Assessment

• 100% Inclass Exam (Practical): Multiple OSCEs to assess knowledge, understanding and skills.
• Coursework 1: Evidence of witnessed NIPE examinations under direct supervision (pass/fail)
• Assessment E-Practice Document: Assessment of practice learning via Midwifery Ongoing Record of Achievement (MORA) E-practice document (Pass/Fail)

Assessed by end of designated period

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding

1.    Describe the care of the childbearing woman, the neonate and family 

Intellectual Skills

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of universal midwifery care for childbearing families through reflection on and in practice
 

Professional/Practical Skills

Safely participate in the provision of universal care alongside midwives and other health and social care practitioners, under direct supervision.
 

Demonstrate professional behaviour and conduct in line with The NMC Code and NHS Values. 

Utilise appropriate evidence to underpin midwifery universal care, relating knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
 

Transferable Skills

Demonstrate effective communication skills using a variety of methods
 

Conveners

• Miss Zakiya Nosakhere