Module Descriptors
INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL MIDWIFERY
MIDW70124
Key Facts
School of Health, Science and Wellbeing
Level 7
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Ruth Gammon
Email: R.E.Gammon@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 70
Independent Study Hours: 80
Total Learning Hours: 150
Pattern of Delivery
- Occurrence A, Stafford Campus, PG Semester 1 to PG Semester 2
- Occurrence A, Stafford Campus, PG Semester 2
- Occurrence A1, Stafford Campus, PG Semester 1 to PG Semester 2
- Occurrence A2, Stafford Campus, PG Semester 2
Sites
- Stafford Campus
Assessment
- PRESENTATION - INDIVIDUAL weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Texts
MAC DONALD, S. MAGILL-CUERDON, J. (Eds)(2012) Mayes Midwifery: A textbook for Midwives. 14th Edition, Edinburgh: Balliere Tindall- Elsevier
NAIDOO, J. WILLS, J. (2010) Developing Practice for Public Health and Health Promotion. Edinburgh: Bailliere Tindall -Elsevier
STABLES, D. RANKIN, J. (Eds.) (2010)Physiology in Childbearing.3rd Edition, Elsevier: London.
WALSH, D (2011) Evidence and Skills for Normal Labour and Birth: A Guide for Midwives, Second Edition, London; Routledge.
NAIDOO, J. WILLS, J. (2010) Developing Practice for Public Health and Health Promotion. Edinburgh: Bailliere Tindall -Elsevier
STABLES, D. RANKIN, J. (Eds.) (2010)Physiology in Childbearing.3rd Edition, Elsevier: London.
WALSH, D (2011) Evidence and Skills for Normal Labour and Birth: A Guide for Midwives, Second Edition, London; Routledge.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Enrolment on the Masters/Postgraduate Diploma in Midwifery Practice award
Module Additional Assessment Details
Poster Presentation and 500-600 word rationale - weighting 100% (Learning outcomes 1, 2 and 3 )
Additional Assessment Details:
Formative assessment:
Practice presentation
Group tutorials and discussions
Formative advice and feedback
Additional Assessment Details:
Formative assessment:
Practice presentation
Group tutorials and discussions
Formative advice and feedback
Module Learning Strategies
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (70 hours)
65 hours Interactive group lectures
5 hours Formative assessment and tutorials
Directed Independent Study: (80 hours)
55 hours Reading and assessment preparation
5 hours Directed independent study
20 hours E-learning
65 hours Interactive group lectures
5 hours Formative assessment and tutorials
Directed Independent Study: (80 hours)
55 hours Reading and assessment preparation
5 hours Directed independent study
20 hours E-learning
Module 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
Models
Computers for student access
Smart Board'
Library
Internet and Intranet
Blackboard Academic Suite'
NMC Publications
Strategic Policies
Clinical Placements; Service-users: Interprofessional education
Models
Module Indicative Content
Effective midwifery practice: art and science of midwifery; revision of human anatomy and physiology; knowledge and understanding of anatomy and physiology related to childbirth; genetics and screening: public health and women in contemporary society; psychological health - maternal mental health; strategic policy
Professional, legal and ethical practice: NMC standards, ethical and legal frameworks and their impact on evidence based midwifery care; collaborative working in the wider healthcare team and agencies; appropriate referral
Developing the individual midwife and others: effective communicating and sharing information with others (women and their families, health professionals); effective use of the framework for the statutory supervision of midwives
Achieving care through critical evaluation and research: evidence based practice in delivering care to meet the needs and choices of women; developing knowledge of research methodology and methods; critical appraisal of midwifery knowledge and research
Professional, legal and ethical practice: NMC standards, ethical and legal frameworks and their impact on evidence based midwifery care; collaborative working in the wider healthcare team and agencies; appropriate referral
Developing the individual midwife and others: effective communicating and sharing information with others (women and their families, health professionals); effective use of the framework for the statutory supervision of midwives
Achieving care through critical evaluation and research: evidence based practice in delivering care to meet the needs and choices of women; developing knowledge of research methodology and methods; critical appraisal of midwifery knowledge and research