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Enrolment on the BSc (Hons) Midwifery Practice Award

Effective midwifery practice: anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology related to complications of pregnancy; physiology and pathophysiology related to complications of pregnancy; complex conditions of childbirth; provision of midwifery care and support based on best evidence and clinical judgement; clinical governance & risk management; preparation of lead carer in normal pregnancies; providing care for women who have suffered pregnancy loss; application and evaluation related to Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI); national strategic contemporary documents; context of midwifery practice locally, national and internationally; clinical skills and emergency skill drills relating to midwifery practice; enhanced parent education skills, maternal mortality and morbidity; international midwifery and global perspectives; evaluating public health initiatives

Professional, legal and ethical practice: practice in accordance with NMC standards within the limitations of the individuals own competence, knowledge and sphere of professional practice; practice relating to managing and prioritising competing demands; mandatory requirements; safeguarding issues, identifying unsafe practice and responding appropriately; workforce and employment issues; role of the midwife and collaborative working in the 21st century; leadership theories and framework

Developing the individual midwife and others: sharing information and skills with others; multi-professional standard setting; challenging attitudes and behaviour; leadership skills NMC continuing professional development; reflection on own practice and implement change. Preparation for registration and revalidation.

Achieving care through evaluation and research: inform and develop own practice and others through critical appraisal of evidence, keeping up to date and audit; quality care and quality improvement; research governance; disseminating critically appraised good practice; advanced academic study skills and application of Information Technology

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
e-LfH Core Skills Training Framework

1. Demonstrate detailed knowledge and a critical understanding of the art and science of midwifery in the assessment, planning, provision and evaluation of care of women with complex needs.
(Analysis, Application, Communication, Knowledge and Understanding, Learning, Problem Solving)

2. Demonstrate the ability to critically analyse and evaluate the role of the midwife as an effective co- ordinator and lead professional within the multi-disciplinary team and maternity service provision. (Analysis, Application, Communication, Enquiry, Knowledge and Understanding, Reflection)

3. Produce a personal professional development portfolio of evidence, demonstrating evidence based practice, problem solving, critical thinking, reflexivity and leadership skills relating to contemporary midwifery theory and practice in preparation for registrant status.
(Analysis, Application, Communication, Enquiry, Knowledge and Understanding, Learning, Problem Solving, Reflection)

4. Demonstrate achievement of the clinical practice outcomes.
(Analysis, Application, Enquiry, Knowledge and Understanding, Problem Solving, Reflection)

This module combines anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology related to complications and complex conditions of pregnancy. The module prepares students to be the lead carer in normal pregnancy, birth and emergency situations in midwifery practice, as well as develop detailed knowledge and a critical understanding of the art and science of midwifery in the assessment, planning, provision and evaluation of care of women with complex needs.

Students will learn professional, legal and ethical practice in accordance with NMC standards and supports students to practice within the limitations of competence, knowledge and sphere of professional practice. A sound basis of practice theory relating to managing and prioritising competing demands; mandatory requirements; safeguarding issues and identifying unsafe practice is developed. By the end of this module the student will be able to critically analyse and evaluate the role of the midwife as an effective co- ordinator and lead professional within the multi-disciplinary team and maternity service provision and produce a personal professional development portfolio of evidence, demonstrating evidence based practice, problem solving, critical thinking, reflexivity and leadership skills relating to contemporary midwifery theory and practice in preparation for registrant status.

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 168 hours

Guided Independent Study: 432 hours

30 minute Objective Structured Clinical Examination (two obstetric emergency scenarios, 15 minutes each) weighting 50% (Learning outcomes 1 and 2) (an average of the two OSCEs will give the overall grade, but both must be passed at a minimum of 40%)

Professional portfolio of evidence in preparation for registrant status. Weighting 0% (Learning outcome 3)

Assessment of clinical practice documentation demonstrating achievement of practice outcomes weighting 50% (Learning outcome 4)

All elements of assessment must be passed at a minimum of 40%

Additional Assessment Details:
Formative assessment:
Practice Assessor meetings in the clinical practice environment to discuss progress
Practice OSCEs (one scenario, 15 minutes)