Module Descriptors
INTRODUCTION TO THE SAFE AND EFFECTIVE MIDWIFE 3
MIDW40132
Key Facts
Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
Level 4
20 credits
Contact
Leader: Ruth Leftwich
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 3 to UG Semester 1
Sites
  • Stafford Campus
Assessment
  • PRACTICAL-documentYear 1 of the Midwifery Ongoing Record of Achievement (electronic practice assessment document) weighted at 100%
Module Details
INDICATIVE CONTENT
Introduction to obstetric emergencies in the maternity setting
Hyperemesis

Human Factors and Ergonomics:
Debriefing and communication
Multi-disciplinary team working
Maternal and Neonatal Safety
Accountability
Autonomy
Reflective professional practice
Self-governance
Resilience in practice
Human factors

Leadership and service improvement in maternity services

ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT DETAILS
Complete Year 1 requirements within the Midwifery Ongoing Record of Achievement (MORA).

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

Formative Assessment – Practice Assessor Review 1 and Practice Assessor Review 2 to be completed in the MORA.
LEARNING STRATEGIES
Clinical practice¿
Clinical skills sessions¿¿¿¿
Simulation ¿
Online Platform learning
Tutorials¿
Problem-based learning¿¿
Interprofessional learning
Debate
Peer Learning¿¿¿
Flipped Classroom¿¿¿¿¿
Lectures¿¿¿
Directed learning
Assessment Preparation¿¿¿¿
Group work
Group tutorials and discussions
Formative advice and feedback


LEARNING OUTCOMES
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

RESOURCES
Practice Placement Handbook
BFI Workbook
Blackboard VLE®
Technology supported learning
Online learning
eLearning for Health
Clinical Placement
Library
Policy and Guidance
Simulation facilities
Service User and Carers
Task Trainers

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 develop fundamental knowledge, understanding and skills relating midwifery care leading to achievement of your clinical proficiencies.
SPECIAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Must be enrolled on Bachelor Midwifery (Hons)