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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| The Midwife within Society - Establishing Foundations | |||
| Reference | NU1202 | Version | 4 |
| Created | June 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 7 |
| Approved | May 2009 | SCQF Points | 30 |
| Amended | August 2017 | ECTS Points | 15 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To enable the student to gain a foundational understanding of the role of the midwife for appropriate action in current society. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Describe the role and responsibility of the midwife within current maternity care provision. |
| 2 | Identify key legal and ethical dimensions of the midwife’s role. |
| 3 | Summarise key sociological and psychological agendas impacting on current maternity care. |
| 4 | Recognise the importance of sensitive midwifery care to support women as individuals. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Role of the midwife; NMC; Roles of members of the maternity care team; Record keeping and documentation; History and development of the midwifery profession; Maternity policy; Health and social care policy; Legal perspectives; Ethical dimension of midwife's role; Consent; Confidentiality; Respect for individuals and communities; Sociology of childbearing; Psychology of childbearing; Sensitive individualised care; Bonding, nurturing and attachment; Spirituality. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| Lectures, tutorials, online learning. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 80 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 220 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 300 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | Essay. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Essay. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | C1 = A |
| B | C1 = B |
| C | C1 = C |
| D | C1 = D |
| E | C1 = E |
| F | C1 = F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None in addition to course entry requirements. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| ADDITIONAL NOTES |
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| This module is underpinned by the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | BYROM, S., EDWARDS, G. and BICK, B., eds., 2010. Essential midwifery practice: postnatal care. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell. |
| 2 | CLARKE, E., 2015. Law and ethics for midwifery. London: Routledge. |
| 3 | DEERY, R., DENNY, E. and LETHBERY, G., 2015. Sociology for midwives. Cambridge: Polity Press. |
| 4 | DIMOND, B., 2013. Legal aspects of midwifery. 4th ed. London: Quay Books. |
| 5 | NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL (NMC), 2018. The Code: professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses and midwives. London: NMC |
| 6 | MARSHALL, J. RAYNOR, M. 2020. Myles Textbook for Midwives. London. Churchill Livingstone. |