Module Descriptors
DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE MIDWIFERY PRACTICE
MIDW60066
Key Facts
School of Health, Science and Wellbeing
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Lauren Philp
Email: Lauren.Philp@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 75
Independent Study Hours: 75
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- VIVA weighted at 90%
- CLINICAL PRACTICE weighted at 10%
Module Details
Additional Assessment Details
Viva voce examination - 30 minutes informed by portfolio evidence weighted at 90% (Learning outcomes 1, 2 and 3)
Assessment of practice documentation demonstrating achievement of practice outcomes weighting 10% (Learning outcome 4)
Both elements of assessment must be passed
Additional Assessment Details / Formative assessment:
Group tutorials and discussions
Formative advice and feedback
Midwife mentor - ongoing achievement record
Assessment of practice documentation demonstrating achievement of practice outcomes weighting 10% (Learning outcome 4)
Both elements of assessment must be passed
Additional Assessment Details / Formative assessment:
Group tutorials and discussions
Formative advice and feedback
Midwife mentor - ongoing achievement record
Indicative Content
Effective midwifery practice: midwifery clinical skills; principles of drug administration and pharmacology relating to midwifery care; introduction to parent education and skills; introduction and application of Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI)
Professional, legal and ethical practice: NMC standards, ethical and legal frameworks; mandatory requirements including NHS initiatives (Making Every Contact Count); safeguarding issues; identifying unsafe practice and acting appropriately; working collaboratively in context of maternity settings
Developing the individual midwife and others: effective interpersonal and communication skills when working in partnerships with women and their families; effective use of the framework for the statutory supervision of midwives applied to practice; reflection on own practice and development
Achieving care through evaluation and research: developing Information Technology and academic study skills; application of research evidence to practice when working within midwifery practice
Professional, legal and ethical practice: NMC standards, ethical and legal frameworks; mandatory requirements including NHS initiatives (Making Every Contact Count); safeguarding issues; identifying unsafe practice and acting appropriately; working collaboratively in context of maternity settings
Developing the individual midwife and others: effective interpersonal and communication skills when working in partnerships with women and their families; effective use of the framework for the statutory supervision of midwives applied to practice; reflection on own practice and development
Achieving care through evaluation and research: developing Information Technology and academic study skills; application of research evidence to practice when working within midwifery practice
Learning Strategies
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (75 hours)
10 hours Key Lectures
35 hours Interactive group lectures and tutorials
10 hours Problem based learning
20 hours Skills laboratory
Guided Independent Study: (75 hours)
60 hours Reading and assessment preparation
15 hours E-learning
10 hours Key Lectures
35 hours Interactive group lectures and tutorials
10 hours Problem based learning
20 hours Skills laboratory
Guided Independent Study: (75 hours)
60 hours Reading and assessment preparation
15 hours E-learning
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
Supervisor of Midwives
Computers for student access
Smart Board
Library
Internet and Intranet
Blackboard Academic Suite
NMC Publications
Strategic Policies
Clinical Placements; Service-users: Interprofessional education
Supervisor of Midwives
Special Admissions Requirements
Enrolment on the BSc (Hons) Midwifery Practice (Shortened) award
Texts
FRASER, D. COOPER, M. (Eds.) (2009) Myles Textbook for Midwives.15th Edition, Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
GRIFFITH, R. TENGNAH, C. PATEL, C. (2010) Law and Professional Issues in Midwifery. Exeter: Learning Matters Ltd
JOHNSON, R. TAYLOR, W. (2010) Skills for Midwifery Practice. 3rd Edition, Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
GRIFFITH, R. TENGNAH, C. PATEL, C. (2010) Law and Professional Issues in Midwifery. Exeter: Learning Matters Ltd
JOHNSON, R. TAYLOR, W. (2010) Skills for Midwifery Practice. 3rd Edition, Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.