Viva voce examination - 40 minutes informed by portfolio evidence weighted at 90% (Learning outcome's 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

Effective midwifery practice: midwifery clinical skills; principles of drug administration and pharmacology relating to midwifery care; introduction to parent education and midwifery skills; introduction to 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; application of the 6Cs in practice effective use of the framework for the statutory supervision of midwives applied to practice; reflection on own practice and development

Achieving care through critical evaluation and research: further development of information technology and advanced academic study skills; critical application of research evidence related to the forefront of midwifery practice.

Enrolment on the Masters/Postgraduate Diploma in Midwifery Practice award

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

CHENERY-MORRIS,S. MCLEAN,M. (2013) Normal Midwifery Practice, London: Sage.
GRIFFITH, R. TENGNAH, C. PATEL, C.(2010)Law and Professional Issues in Midwifery. Exeter: Learning Matters Ltd
FRASER, D. COOPER, M. (Eds.) (2009)Myles Textbook for Midwives.15th Edition, Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
BYROM, S. EDWARDS,G. Bick,D. (2009) Essential Midwifery Practice: Postnatal Care, Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell.
JOHNSON, R. TAYLOR, W. (2010) Skills for Midwifery Practice. 3rd Edition, Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.

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