Module Descriptors
INTRODUCTION TO THE SAFE AND EFFECTIVE MIDWIFE 1
MIDW40130
Key Facts
Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
Level 4
20 credits
Contact
Leader: Rachel Meredith
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 56
Independent Study Hours: 144
Total Learning Hours: 200
Pattern of Delivery
  • Occurrence A, Stafford Campus, UG Semester 1
Sites
  • Stafford Campus
Assessment
  • COURSEWORK - Reflective account 2000 words weighted at 100%
Module Details
INDICATIVE CONTENT
Health and Safety:
Infection prevention control Moving and Handling Basic Life Support
Medicines Management and Administration
Midwifery Clinical Skills:
Maternal observations and urinalysis Venepuncture and blood sampling Antenatal examination Abdominal palpation
Introduction to the Baby Friendly Initiative
Anatomy and Physiology:
The female reproductive tract Physiology and management of the first stage of labour Pain theories in labour including pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods
ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT DETAILS
Complete a practice reflective account covering.
• communication and relationship management skills

This assessment must be successfully passed at a minimum of 40% to complete this module.

Formative Assessment – Reflective Account Plan and Tutorial

LEARNING STRATEGIES
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¿
LEARNING OUTCOMES
1.Demonstrate understanding 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

RESOURCES
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
REFERENCE TEXTS
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.
WEB INFORMATION
This module will combine your theoretical and practical skills. It will introduce you to the clinical environment where you will be able to apply evidence-based knowledge to caring for women, neonates and their families, focusing on promoting safe and effective care. You will be placed in a variety of midwifery health care settings where you will be involved in continuity of care models and work in partnership with the wider multi-disciplinary team. This module will allow you to familiarise yourself with the fundamentals of midwifery care leading to achievement of your clinical proficiencies.
SPECIAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Must be enrolled on Bachelor of Midwifery (Hons)