Module Descriptors
PROMOTING WOMENS HEALTH AND WELLBEING
MIDW50061
Key Facts
Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
Level 5
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Michelle Mckay
Email: michelle.mckay@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 75
Independent Study Hours: 225
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Texts
ANDREWS, G.(Ed.) (2005) Women's Sexual Health. 3rd Edition. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone
FRASER, D. COOPER, M. (Eds.) (2009) Myles Textbook for Midwives.15th Edition. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
OR
MAC DONALD, S. MAGILL-CUERDON, J. (Eds.) (2012) Mayes Midwifery: A textbook for Midwives. 14th Edition. Edinburgh: Balliere Tindall- Elsevier
NAIDOO, J. WILLS, J. (2010) Developing Practice for Public Health and Health Promotion. Edinburgh: Bailliere Tindall -Elsevier
FRASER, D. COOPER, M. (Eds.) (2009) Myles Textbook for Midwives.15th Edition. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
OR
MAC DONALD, S. MAGILL-CUERDON, J. (Eds.) (2012) Mayes Midwifery: A textbook for Midwives. 14th Edition. Edinburgh: Balliere Tindall- Elsevier
NAIDOO, J. WILLS, J. (2010) Developing Practice for Public Health and Health Promotion. Edinburgh: Bailliere Tindall -Elsevier
Module Resources
PC and projector
Computers for student access
Smart Board
Library
Internet and Intranet
Blackboard Academic Suite
NMC Publications
Strategic Policies
Clinical Placements; Service-users: Interprofessional education
Models
Computers for student access
Smart Board
Library
Internet and Intranet
Blackboard Academic Suite
NMC Publications
Strategic Policies
Clinical Placements; Service-users: Interprofessional education
Models
Module Learning Strategies
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (75)
50 hours Interactive group lectures and tutorials
15 hours Formative assessment and tutorial
10 hours Workshop
Guided Independent Study: (225)
210 hours Reading and assessment preparation
15 hours Directed independent study
50 hours Interactive group lectures and tutorials
15 hours Formative assessment and tutorial
10 hours Workshop
Guided Independent Study: (225)
210 hours Reading and assessment preparation
15 hours Directed independent study
Module Indicative Content
Effective midwifery practice: theory underpinning promotion of women's health and wellbeing; public health & women in contemporary society; psychological health - maternal mental health; sexual health and related anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology; developing knowledge and understanding of public health
Professional, legal and ethical practice: role of the midwife and multidisciplinary team in relation to women's health and contraceptive needs; demonstrating knowledge of legislation relating to human rights, equal opportunities, equality and diversity
Developing the individual midwife and others: promoting self-awareness and mental wellbeing; effective communication by demonstrating respect, dignity and kindness with 'women of diversity'; effective use of statutory supervision in protecting the public
Achieving care through evaluation and research; application of strategic policies and their impact on women's health; gaining feedback from women and their families and taking appropriate action
Professional, legal and ethical practice: role of the midwife and multidisciplinary team in relation to women's health and contraceptive needs; demonstrating knowledge of legislation relating to human rights, equal opportunities, equality and diversity
Developing the individual midwife and others: promoting self-awareness and mental wellbeing; effective communication by demonstrating respect, dignity and kindness with 'women of diversity'; effective use of statutory supervision in protecting the public
Achieving care through evaluation and research; application of strategic policies and their impact on women's health; gaining feedback from women and their families and taking appropriate action
Module Additional Assessment Details
A 3000 word written assignment weighting 100% (Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4)
Additional Assessment Details / Formative assessment :
MCQ related to contraceptive methods
Group tutorials and discussions
Formative advice and feedback
Additional Assessment Details / Formative assessment :
MCQ related to contraceptive methods
Group tutorials and discussions
Formative advice and feedback
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Enrolment on the BSc (Hons) Midwifery Practice Award
Web Descriptor
Reflection as a part of learning