Module Descriptors
MIDWIFERY CARE AND MANAGEMENT
MIDW50084
Key Facts
School of Health, Science and Wellbeing
Level 5
60 credits
Contact
Leader: Susan Devenish
Email: S.M.Devenish@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 180
Independent Study Hours: 420
Total Learning Hours: 600
Assessment
- COURSEWORK -ESSAY weighted at 50%
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Learning Strategies
Contact time: (180)
135 hours Key lectures
35 hours Group activities
10 hours Supervised individual work
Independent study: (420)
210 hours Literature searches
210 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)
135 hours Key lectures
35 hours Group activities
10 hours Supervised individual work
Independent study: (420)
210 hours Literature searches
210 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 Indicative Content
Anatomy and physiology: anatomy and physiology applied to midwifery practice
Professional, Legal and Ethical Issues: accountability case studies; whistle-blowing in clinical practice; the right to reproduce, assisted conception; abortion - legal issues; euthanasia, advanced directives; legal and ethical issues relating to research
Evidence based practice: antenatal care and screening, assessment, management of first, second and third stages of labour, postnatal care, public health and health promotion/screening, care of childbearing women in diverse and changing society. Local, national policies, standards and initiatives; the hierarchy of evidence in health care, research designs; advanced searching skills, introduction to skills of critical appraisal
Multidisciplinary/interprofessional working: role and responsibilities of the midwife and multiprofessional team in meeting the needs of a diverse and changing society
Professional, Legal and Ethical Issues: accountability case studies; whistle-blowing in clinical practice; the right to reproduce, assisted conception; abortion - legal issues; euthanasia, advanced directives; legal and ethical issues relating to research
Evidence based practice: antenatal care and screening, assessment, management of first, second and third stages of labour, postnatal care, public health and health promotion/screening, care of childbearing women in diverse and changing society. Local, national policies, standards and initiatives; the hierarchy of evidence in health care, research designs; advanced searching skills, introduction to skills of critical appraisal
Multidisciplinary/interprofessional working: role and responsibilities of the midwife and multiprofessional team in meeting the needs of a diverse and changing society
Module Additional Assessment Details
Essay - 2500 words (Learning outcomes 2 and 3) 50%
Unseen examination - 2 hours (Learning outcomes 1, 2 and 4) 50%
Formative assessment
Group and individual tutorials
Group discussions
Formative advice and feedback
All elements of assessment must be passed
Unseen examination - 2 hours (Learning outcomes 1, 2 and 4) 50%
Formative assessment
Group and individual tutorials
Group discussions
Formative advice and feedback
All elements of assessment must be passed
Module Texts
Andrews, G.(ed) (2005) Women's Sexual Health.(3rd edition) Edinburgh,Elsevier
Edwards, G. and Byrom, S.(eds) (2007) Essential midwifery practice: public health.Oxford, Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Fraser DM, Cooper MA (eds) (2003) Myles' Textbook for Midwives (14th Ed). China, Churchill Livingstone.
Lewis, G.(Ed) (2007) Saving Mothers' Lives: 2003-2005, London. CEMACH.
Walsh D (2007) Evidence-based Care for Normal Labour and Birth. London, Routledge.
Edwards, G. and Byrom, S.(eds) (2007) Essential midwifery practice: public health.Oxford, Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Fraser DM, Cooper MA (eds) (2003) Myles' Textbook for Midwives (14th Ed). China, Churchill Livingstone.
Lewis, G.(Ed) (2007) Saving Mothers' Lives: 2003-2005, London. CEMACH.
Walsh D (2007) Evidence-based Care for Normal Labour and Birth. London, Routledge.
Module Resources
PowerPoint, OHP and Flipcharts
Library
Internet
BLACKBOARD TM
NMC publications
Trust policies and procedures
Clinical placements
Library
Internet
BLACKBOARD TM
NMC publications
Trust policies and procedures
Clinical placements
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Enrolment on the BSc (Hons) Midwifery Practice