Module Descriptors
PROFESSIONAL MIDWIFERY PRACTICE
MIDW60034
Key Facts
School of Health, Science and Wellbeing
Level 6
60 credits
Contact
Leader: Ruth Gammon
Email: R.E.Gammon@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 180
Independent Study Hours: 420
Total Learning Hours: 600
Assessment
- CLINICAL PRACTICE weighted at 10%
- VIVA weighted at 90%
Module Details
Module Learning Strategies
Contact time: (180)
125 hours Interactice lectures
35 hours Skills lab
20 hours Group activities
Independent study: (420)
210 hours Completion of assessment of practice documentation
210 hours Reading and assessment preparation
In addition to the module hours, clinical practice must be undertaken in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council's requirements (Standard 12)
125 hours Interactice lectures
35 hours Skills lab
20 hours Group activities
Independent study: (420)
210 hours Completion of assessment of practice documentation
210 hours Reading and assessment preparation
In addition to the module hours, clinical practice must be undertaken in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council's requirements (Standard 12)
Module Indicative Content
Anatomy and physiology: revision of fetus, fetal scalp, skull and internal structures, pelvis, mechanisms of labour.
Professional, legal and ethical issues: Legislation, Ethical issues, Clinical supervision, Handling complaints, PREP. Mentorship, Interview technique.
Evidence-based practice: Caseload: case discussion, Antenatal care and practice skills (Review of booking history, genetics, genetic pedigrees, role of geneticist screening issues, Parent education)
Midwifery practice issues and skills during labour: Malpresentation and malposition - care and management, CTG workshop, Obstetric emergency drills
Peri-operative care in midwifery, PO2 monitoring, IVI care, blood transfusion
Neonatal practice: Care of sick/preterm infant, Feeding, Metabolic disorders
Perinatal death: Communication, Stillbirth, Fetal abnormality, Support of families
Medical equipment: hazards, care and management
Multi-disciplinary / inter-professional working:
Referral to and liaison with other care professionals, Client discharge, Case conferences.
Female genital mutilation
Obstetric fistula
Professional, legal and ethical issues: Legislation, Ethical issues, Clinical supervision, Handling complaints, PREP. Mentorship, Interview technique.
Evidence-based practice: Caseload: case discussion, Antenatal care and practice skills (Review of booking history, genetics, genetic pedigrees, role of geneticist screening issues, Parent education)
Midwifery practice issues and skills during labour: Malpresentation and malposition - care and management, CTG workshop, Obstetric emergency drills
Peri-operative care in midwifery, PO2 monitoring, IVI care, blood transfusion
Neonatal practice: Care of sick/preterm infant, Feeding, Metabolic disorders
Perinatal death: Communication, Stillbirth, Fetal abnormality, Support of families
Medical equipment: hazards, care and management
Multi-disciplinary / inter-professional working:
Referral to and liaison with other care professionals, Client discharge, Case conferences.
Female genital mutilation
Obstetric fistula
Module Resources
VLE / Blackboard
NHS Trust Intranet: Policies and procedures
Clinical placements
NHS Trust Intranet: Policies and procedures
Clinical placements
Module Texts
Boyle,M, (2002), Emergencies Around Childbirth: A Handbook for Midwives, Oxford, Radcliffe.
Dimond,B. (2006), Legal Aspects of Midwifery, Third Edition, Edinburgh, Books for Midwives.
Fraser,D.M. Cooper,M.A. (Eds), (2003), Myles Textbook for Midwives, 14th Edition, Edinburgh, Churchill Livingstone.
Lewis.G, (Ed), (2007), Saving Mothers' Lives 2003-2005, London, CEMACH.
Dimond,B. (2006), Legal Aspects of Midwifery, Third Edition, Edinburgh, Books for Midwives.
Fraser,D.M. Cooper,M.A. (Eds), (2003), Myles Textbook for Midwives, 14th Edition, Edinburgh, Churchill Livingstone.
Lewis.G, (Ed), (2007), Saving Mothers' Lives 2003-2005, London, CEMACH.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Enrolment on the BSc (Hons) Midwifery Practice / BSc (Hons) Midwifery Practice (Shortened)
Module Additional Assessment Details
A portfolio made up of the following elements:
Assessment of practice documentation demonstrating achievement of practice outcomes - weighted at 10% (addressing LO 3)
Viva voce examination - 30 minutes - weighted at 90% (addressing LO's 1, 2 and 4)
Formative assessment
Group and individual tutorials
Group discussion
Viva voce practice
Formative advice and feedback
Midwife mentor - ongoing achievement record
Both elements of assessment must be passed
Assessment of practice documentation demonstrating achievement of practice outcomes - weighted at 10% (addressing LO 3)
Viva voce examination - 30 minutes - weighted at 90% (addressing LO's 1, 2 and 4)
Formative assessment
Group and individual tutorials
Group discussion
Viva voce practice
Formative advice and feedback
Midwife mentor - ongoing achievement record
Both elements of assessment must be passed