Module Descriptors
ENHANCING MIDWIFERY PRACTICE
MIDW50048
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 5
45 credits
Contact
Leader: Jane Hinde
Email: J.H.Hinde@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 135
Independent Study Hours: 315
Total Learning Hours: 450
Assessment
- PRACTICAL NOT IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 10%
- VIVA weighted at 45%
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 45%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
A portfolio made up of the following elements:
Assessment of practice documentation demonstrating achievement of practice outcomes - 10% (Learning outcome 3)
Viva voce examination - 30 minutes - 45% (Learning outcome 4)
Documentary evidence of reflection and learning (maximum 3000 words) - 45% (Learning outcomes 1, 2)
Formative assessment:
Group and individual tutorials
Group discussions
Formative advice and feedback
Midwife mentor - ongoing achievement record
All elements of assessment must be passed
Assessment of practice documentation demonstrating achievement of practice outcomes - 10% (Learning outcome 3)
Viva voce examination - 30 minutes - 45% (Learning outcome 4)
Documentary evidence of reflection and learning (maximum 3000 words) - 45% (Learning outcomes 1, 2)
Formative assessment:
Group and individual tutorials
Group discussions
Formative advice and feedback
Midwife mentor - ongoing achievement record
All elements of assessment must be passed
Module Indicative Content
Anatomy and physiology: revision of fetus, fetal skull, pelvis and labour
Professional, Legal and Ethical Issues: antenatal screening, CNST, report writing
Evidence based practice: principles of drug administration, pharmacology, perineal repair, principles of elimination and management, CPR, principles of phlebotomy and intravenous therapy, blood transfusion, perioperative skills, wound management, management of restricted mobility, principles of infection control
Multidisciplinary/interprofessional working: clinical governance, supervision of midwifery, domestic violence
International Midwifery: United Nations; millennium development goals
World health reports; the role of the WHO: Making pregnancy safer; Safe Motherhood Initiative, global maternal, neonatal and perinatal mortality; Maternal newborn health and poverty; The International Confederation of Midwives; European Forum of National Nursing and Midwifery Associations
Professional, Legal and Ethical Issues: antenatal screening, CNST, report writing
Evidence based practice: principles of drug administration, pharmacology, perineal repair, principles of elimination and management, CPR, principles of phlebotomy and intravenous therapy, blood transfusion, perioperative skills, wound management, management of restricted mobility, principles of infection control
Multidisciplinary/interprofessional working: clinical governance, supervision of midwifery, domestic violence
International Midwifery: United Nations; millennium development goals
World health reports; the role of the WHO: Making pregnancy safer; Safe Motherhood Initiative, global maternal, neonatal and perinatal mortality; Maternal newborn health and poverty; The International Confederation of Midwives; European Forum of National Nursing and Midwifery Associations
Module Learning Strategies
Contact time: (135)
90 Hours Interactive lectures
36 hours Group activities
9 hours Supervised individual
Independent study: (315)
160 hours Completion of assessment of practice documentation
155 hours Reading and assessment preparation
In addition to the module hours, clinical practice must be undertaken in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Council requirements (Standard 12).
90 Hours Interactive lectures
36 hours Group activities
9 hours Supervised individual
Independent study: (315)
160 hours Completion of assessment of practice documentation
155 hours Reading and assessment preparation
In addition to the module hours, clinical practice must be undertaken in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Council requirements (Standard 12).
Module Resources
VLE / Blackboard
Trust policies and procedures
Clinical placements
Trust policies and procedures
Clinical placements
Module Texts
Banister C (2004) The Midwife's Pocket Formulary: Commonly prescribed drugs for mother and child, drugs and breastfeeding, contra indications and side effects. Books for Midwives.
Fraser DM, Cooper MA (2003) (Eds) Myles' Textbook for Midwives (14th Ed) Edinburgh, Churchill Livingstone.
Johnson R and Taylor W (2007) Skills for Midwifery Practice (2nd Ed), Edinburgh, Elsevier
St. Bartholomew School of Nursing and Midwifery, (2004), Clinical Nursing Skills: DVD and workbook, Edinburgh, Mosby.
Fraser DM, Cooper MA (2003) (Eds) Myles' Textbook for Midwives (14th Ed) Edinburgh, Churchill Livingstone.
Johnson R and Taylor W (2007) Skills for Midwifery Practice (2nd Ed), Edinburgh, Elsevier
St. Bartholomew School of Nursing and Midwifery, (2004), Clinical Nursing Skills: DVD and workbook, Edinburgh, Mosby.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Enrolment on the BSc (Hons) Midwifery Practice