This module will introduce you to midwifery professional practice. It identifies the role of the midwife and locates the responsibilities of the midwife within the scope of midwifery practice. Professional values and culture will also be explored.
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 discussions will enable students to explore topics in depth. 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 Assessment Document (midpoint assessment) to enable feedback and formulation of action plan if outcomes not achieved.
Peer assessed OSCE to include medicines management assessment to enable skills rehearsal and feedback
Summative assessment
Practice Assessment Document (PAD) - 70% mark
OSCE as 30%
Learning Outcome | Assessment Strategy |
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1) Participate in the provision of care for woman and their families during childbearing | Formative: PAD (midpoint assessment) Summative: PAD |
2) Identify the legal and ethical dimensions of midwifery practice | Formative: PAD (midpoint assessment) Peer assessed OSCE Summative: PAD & OSCE |
3) Demonstrate the ability to use appropriate interpersonal skills when providing care for women and their families | Formative: PAD (midpoint assessment) Peer assessed OSCE Summative: PAD & OSCE |
4) Demonstrate an awareness of midwifery professional values when caring for childbearing women | Formative: PAD (midpoint assessment) Summative: PAD |
Description of Assessment | Definitive UNISTATS Categories | Percentage |
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OSCE | 30% | |
Practice assessment (PAD) | 70% | |
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.
England, C. (2012) Communication skills for midwives: challenge in everyday practice. Maidenhead: Open University Press.
Hutton, M. (2009) Essential calculation skills for nurses, midwives and health practitioners. Maidenhead: Open University Press.
MacDonald, S. and Magill-Cuerden, J. (eds) (2011) Mayes' Midwifery: a textbook for midwives. 14th edn. London: Harcourt Health Sciences.
Griffith, R. (2010) Law and professional issues in midwifery. Exeter: Learning matters
Walsh, D. (2012) Evidence and skills for normal labour and birth a guide for midwives. 2nd edn. London: Routledge
Winson, N. V. and McDonald, S. (2005) Illustrated dictionary of midwifery. Edinburgh: Elsevier