Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (80 hours)
10 hours Key Lectures
35 hours Interactive group lectures and tutorials
15 hours Problem based learnin
20 hours Skills laboratory

Guided Independent Study: (220 hours)
210 hours Reading and assessment preparation
10 hours E-learning

Enrolment on the BSc (Hons) Midwifery Practice Award

MARSHALL, J.E., RAYNOR, M.D. (Eds) Myles Textbook for Midwives. 16th Edition, Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone
OR
MAC DONALD, S. JOHNSON, G. (Eds) (2017) Mayes Midwifery: A textbook for Midwives. 15th Edition, Edinburgh: Balliere Tindall- Elsevier
TAYLOR, W., JOHNSON, R. (2016) Skills for Midwifery Practice. 3rd Edition, Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
RANKIN, J. (2017) Physiology in Childbearing: with Anatomy and Related Biosciences. 4th Edition. London: Elsevier.

PC and projector
Computers for student access Smart Board
Library
Internet and Intranet Blackboard Academic Suite
e-LfH Core Skills Training Framework
NMC Publications
Strategic Policies
Clinical Placements; Service-users; Interprofessional education
Models

Effective midwifery practice: integrating theory to midwifery practice in the assessment of maternal and fetal needs /well-being; care and management during childbirth encompassing social, cultural and physical perspectives;
contemporary issues associated with childbirth reflecting equality and diversity; anatomy and physiology of body organs/systems related to midwifery clinical skills; clinical nursing and midwifery skills e.g. Vital signs

Professional, legal and ethical practice: practice in accordance with NMC standards and legal and ethical requirements; safeguarding issues; identifying unsafe practice and responding appropriately; mandatory requirements (e.g. fire, infection control, basic life support; theory and practice of moving and handling) including Informatics in Clinical Education; principles of medicine management, drug calculation and pharmacology

Developing the individual midwife and others: interpersonal and communication skills including the art of midwifery in involving women in their care; academic study skills

Achieving care through evaluation and research: Introduction to Information Technology, research skills and Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI); application of evidence to practice; introduction to skills of reflection

Portfolio of mandatory training to support midwifery practice requirements. Weighting 10% (Learning outcome 2)
Assessment of practice documentation demonstrating achievement of practice outcomes. Weighting 90% (Learning outcome 1 & 3)
Both elements of assessment must be passed

Additional Assessment Details / Formative assessment: Group tutorials and discussions
Formative advice and feedback
Midwife mentor - ongoing achievement record

1. DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE KEY CONCEPTS OF EVIDENCE BASED CARE REQUIRED DURING PREGNANCY, LABOUR AND THE POSTNATAL PERIOD IN CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY
Application
Communication
Knowledge and Understanding
Learning

2. DEVELOP A PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO OF MANDATORY TRAINING IN THEORY AND PRACTICE TO SUPPORT THE ACHIEVEMENT OF CLINICAL PRACTICE
Analysis
Application
Enquiry
Knowledge and Understanding
Learning
Problem Solving
Reflection

3. DEMONSTRATE ACHIEVEMENT OF THE CLINICAL PRACTICE OUTCOMES
Analysis
Application
Enquiry
Knowledge and Understanding
Learning
Problem Solving
Reflection

This level 4 practice module will equip you with fundamental skills for normal midwifery practice. Developing the individual midwife and others: interpersonal and communication skills, incorporating the art of midwifery in involving women in their care; provision of midwifery clinical practice skills and academic study skills.