Module Descriptors
MIDWIFERY CARE AND PRACTICE
MIDW50045
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 5
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Jane Hinde
Email: J.H.Hinde@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 90
Independent Study Hours: 210
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- CASE BASED STUDY weighted at 100%
- CLINICAL PRACTICE weighted at 0%
Module Details
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Enrolment on BSc (Hons) Midwifery Practice
Concurrent midwifery practice
Concurrent midwifery practice
Module Resources
Library, Internet,
Power point, TV/VCR ,videos
OHP, OHT, flipchart, pens, board.
Local Trust policies and guidelines
Staffordshire University Key Skills Student Resources web site: http://www.staffs.ac.uk/keyskills/
Power point, TV/VCR ,videos
OHP, OHT, flipchart, pens, board.
Local Trust policies and guidelines
Staffordshire University Key Skills Student Resources web site: http://www.staffs.ac.uk/keyskills/
Module Learning Strategies
Independent study 70%
Interactive lectures 15%
Group work, problem solving, problem based learning.10%
Formative work, feedback and tutorials 5%
Students have concurrent clinical experience which will enable them to apply theory to practice.
"BLACKBOARD will be developed as a support mechanism and resource"
Interactive lectures 15%
Group work, problem solving, problem based learning.10%
Formative work, feedback and tutorials 5%
Students have concurrent clinical experience which will enable them to apply theory to practice.
"BLACKBOARD will be developed as a support mechanism and resource"
Module Indicative Content
Maternal, fetal and neonatal assessment: specialised investigations and screening tests.
Care in a safe environment: risk assessment, clinical governance and supervision of midwives
Altered physiology during childbearing: cause effects and midwifery management.
Professional, legal and ethical issues in midwifery care, government reports, NHS agencies, national / professional guidelines.
Parenting: patterns, psychological, cultural, sociological, educational needs.
Patterns of midwifery care in and out of NHS: independent midwifery practice.
Key skills: communication, IT, working with others, learning, problem solving, employability
Care in a safe environment: risk assessment, clinical governance and supervision of midwives
Altered physiology during childbearing: cause effects and midwifery management.
Professional, legal and ethical issues in midwifery care, government reports, NHS agencies, national / professional guidelines.
Parenting: patterns, psychological, cultural, sociological, educational needs.
Patterns of midwifery care in and out of NHS: independent midwifery practice.
Key skills: communication, IT, working with others, learning, problem solving, employability
Module Additional Assessment Details
A 2,500 word needs - based case study on a client of choice (Learning outcomes 1 - 4).
Achievement of clinical practice outcomes - Pass / Fail
Both elements of assessment must be passed.
All students must adhere to the Faculty of Health and Science Policy on Confidentiality and Ethical Issues in Academic Practice and Learning
Formative advice / feedback will be given on information presented by students during the module.
Students will be continuously assessed by mentors for achievement of clinical placement outcomes
Achievement of clinical practice outcomes - Pass / Fail
Both elements of assessment must be passed.
All students must adhere to the Faculty of Health and Science Policy on Confidentiality and Ethical Issues in Academic Practice and Learning
Formative advice / feedback will be given on information presented by students during the module.
Students will be continuously assessed by mentors for achievement of clinical placement outcomes
Module Texts
Fraser, D.M. (2003) Myles textbook for Midwives. 14th edition, London, Churchill Livingstone.
ISBN 0443072345
Stables, D. (1999) Physiology in Childbearing with anatomy and related Biosciences. London, Balliere Tindall.
ISBN 0702021350
Dimond, B. (2002) Legal Aspects of Midwifery. Hale, Books for Midwives Press.
ISBN 0750652772
Jones, S.R. (2000) Ethics in Midwifery. 2nd edition. London, Moseby.
ISBN 0723431728
ISBN 0443072345
Stables, D. (1999) Physiology in Childbearing with anatomy and related Biosciences. London, Balliere Tindall.
ISBN 0702021350
Dimond, B. (2002) Legal Aspects of Midwifery. Hale, Books for Midwives Press.
ISBN 0750652772
Jones, S.R. (2000) Ethics in Midwifery. 2nd edition. London, Moseby.
ISBN 0723431728