This module enhances your professional development in preparation for the role of an autonomous and reflective midwife. You are facilitated to critically explore and analyse the factors that influence decision making, including your own attitudes and beliefs and influence upon your practice. The contribution of effective midwifery care to the provision of safe and sustainable maternity services is also considered.
On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
A variety of teaching and learning strategies will be utilised within this module. The use of lead lectures, time for directed reading and reflection on case load will enable students to explore topics in depth. Seminars will be used to develop the student's ability to analyse the evidence when planning care, these sills will be required for viva voce. Study space will be used to support the teaching and learning, relevant materials will be available within the module including power point presentations and other E-learning materials.
Definitive UNISTATS Category | Indicative Description | Hours |
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Scheduled learning and teaching | 96 | |
Guided independent study | 24 | |
Clinical practice | 180 | |
Total (number of credits x 10) | 300 |
Formative Assessment
Practice Viva Voce
Formative assessment of practice through PAD
Summative Assessment
Viva Voce: time = 25 minutes (50%)
Discussion of a selected situation /scenario formulated by the module leader which focuses on safe practice, decision making, accountability and a consideration of legal and ethical issues that may arise.
Summative assessment of practice through PAD (50%)
Learning Outcome | Assessment Strategy |
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1. Demonstrate competency as a lead professional for women by providing safe, effective care in all aspects of practice whilst engaging with other professionals and organisations as appropriate. | Formative: Viva voce & PAD (midpoint assessment) Summative: Viva voce & PAD |
2. Critically analyse ethical theories and concepts in relation to midwifery practice in order to refine decision making skills. | Formative: Viva voce & PAD (midpoint assessment) Summative: Viva voce & PAD |
3. Explore and analyse personal experience as a focus for the development of ideas and insights into midwifery practice. | Formative: Viva voce & PAD (midpoint assessment) Summative: Viva voce & PAD |
4. Critically discuss professional, legal and ethical issues and the implications for midwifery practice. | Formative: Viva voce & PAD (midpoint assessment) Summative: Viva voce & PAD |
5. Explore maternity care provision locally, nationally and internationally and its contribution to maternal and neonatal health. | Formative: Viva voce & PAD (midpoint assessment) Summative: Viva voce & PAD |
Description of Assessment | Definitive UNISTATS Categories | Percentage |
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Viva Voce | 50% | |
Practice Assessment Document | 50% | |
Total (to equal 100%) | 100% |
It is a requirement that the elements of assessment are passed separately in order to achieve an overall pass for the module.
Dimond, B (2006) Legal aspects of midwifery 3rd edition Oxford: Elsevier Butterworth Heinneman
Downe, S, Byrom, S and Simpson, L (2011) Essential midwifery practice: Leadership, expertise and collaborative working. Oxford:Blackwell Publishing.
Foster, I and Lasser J (2011) Professional ethics in midwifery practice Massachusetts: Jones and Bartlett
Griffiths, R, Tengnah,C and Patel C (2012) Law and professional issues in midwifery. Exeter: Learning Matters
Steen, M (2012) Supporting women to give birth at home: a practical guide for midwives. Abingdon. Routledge.