Health and Safety:
Infection prevention control Moving and Handling Basic Life Support
Midwifery Clinical Skills:
Maternal observations and urinalysis Venepuncture and blood sampling Antenatal examination Abdominal palpation Vaginal Examination Postnatal examination of the mother Initial and routine examination of the neonate
Newborn observations
Neonatal bloodspot screening
Baby Friendly Initiative
Anatomy and Physiology:
The female reproductive tract Management of the first stage of labour Pain theories in labour including pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods Management of the second stage of labour Management of the third stage of labour Adaptations fetus/neonate to extra uterine life
Legal and Professional:
Practice reflection Documentation Duty of candour Transparency Escalating concerns Reflective models

Complete a practice reflective account covering one of the three specified professional pillars areas.
• Communication and relationship management skills
• Promoting health and preventing ill health
• Midwifery procedures

Over the course of the academic year students must ensure each of the topic areas are individually addressed.

Both elements of assessment must be passed to successfully complete this module

Clinical practice
Clinical skills sessions
Simulation
Online Platform learning
Tutorials
Problem-based learning¿
Interprofessional learning
Discussion
Peer Learning¿¿
Flipped Classroom¿¿ ¿
Lectures¿¿
Directed learning
Assessment Preparation¿¿
Group work
Group tutorials and discussions
Formative advice and feedback

1. Demonstrate successful achievement of NMC professional behaviour, performance and clinical proficiencies for midwifery practice as specified within the Midwifery Ongoing Record of Achievement.

Professional Requirement
Communication
Knowledge and Understanding

2. Demonstrate knowledge, understanding and the ability to engage with the process and purpose of reflection to develop self-awareness and individual professional practice.

Reflection
Learning

3. Apply knowledge and understanding of the underlying concepts and principles that underpin midwifery practice as specified within the Midwifery Ongoing Record of Achievement.

Knowledge
Learning
Enquiry
Application

Practice Placement Handbook
Standards for Student Supervision and Assessment
BFI Workbook
Technology supported learning
Online learning
Blackboard VLE®
eLearning for Health
Library
Policy and Guidance
Service User and Carers
Strategic Policies

Johnson, R. and Taylor, W. (2016). Skills for Midwifery Practice. London: Elsevier.
Marshall, J. and Raynor, M. (2020). Myles' Textbook for Midwives. (17th Ed). London: Elsevier.
OR
Macdonald, S. and Magill-Cuerden, J. (2017). Mayes' Midwifery. (15th Ed). Edinburgh: Baillie`re-Tindale/ Elsevier.
Rankin, J. (2017). Physiology in Childbearing. London: Elsevier.
Coad, J. (2019). Anatomy and Physiology for Midwives. (4th Ed). London: Elsevier.

Must be enrolled on Bachelor of Midwifery (Hons)