1. Critically analyse the impact of maternity Trust policies on the provision of safe, effective, woman-centred care. (Analysis, Application, Communication, Enquiry, Knowledge and Understanding, Learning, Problem Solving)

2. Demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of the principles of evidence based midwifery care.
(Analysis, Enquiry, Knowledge and Understanding, Learning, Problem Solving)

3. Demonstrate the ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate appropriate care and management to meet women's needs and choices using best evidence. (Analysis, Application, Communication, Enquiry, Knowledge and Understanding, Learning, Problem Solving, Reflection)

AVEYARD, H. SHARP, P. (2013) A Beginner's Guide to Evidence Based Practice in Health and Social Care. 3rd Edition. Open University Press: Buckingham
HEWITT-TAYLOR, J. (2006) Clinical Guidelines and Care Protocols. London: Wiley
REES, C. (2011) An Introduction to Research for Midwives. 3rd Edition. London: Churchill Livingstone Edinburgh, Books for Midwives
STEEN, M. ROBERTS, T (2011) The Handbook of Midwifery Research London: Wiley-Blackwell:

PC and projector
Computers for student access
Power Point
Smart Board
Library
Internet and Intranet
Blackboard Academic Suite
NMC Publications
Strategic Policies
Clinical Placements: Service-users: Interprofessional education

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (90 hours)
25 hours Key Lectures
50 hours Interactive group lectures and tutorials
15 hours E-learning

Guided Independent Study: (210 hours)
210 hours Reading and assessment preparation

Effective midwifery practice: Determining programmes of care and support for women and neonates. Evaluating and monitoring programmes of care.

Professional, legal and ethical practice: in relation to midwifery practice

Developing the individual midwife and others: working in multi-disciplinary/ multi agency team; working within professional frameworks

Achieving care through evaluation and research: evidence based practice in delivering care to meet the needs and choices of women; research methodology and methods

A 3000 word critique of a midwifery related guideline, policy or protocol (100%) (all Learning outcomes)

Additional Assessment Details:
Formative assessment:
Group tutorials and discussions
Formative advice and feedback

Enrolment on the BSc (Hons) Midwifery Practice Award

This level 5 module focusses upon evidence based midwifery care and introduces students to the concept of achieving care through evaluation and research: evidence based practice in delivering care to meet the needs and choices of women; research methodology and methods