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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Effective Midwifery Care - Developing Understandings | |||
| Reference | NU2203 | Version | 4 |
| Created | June 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 8 |
| Approved | May 2009 | SCQF Points | 30 |
| Amended | August 2017 | ECTS Points | 15 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To enable the student to develop their understanding of effective woman centred care, and apply this knowledge to informed, reflective and proficient midwifery practice. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Illustrate how communication and interpersonal skills can impact on professional relationships and team working within maternity care. |
| 2 | Explain how the concepts of lifelong learning and empowerment can influence maternity care. |
| 3 | Examine the effectiveness of holistic, woman centred midwifery care throughout the childbearing continuum in a variety of contexts. |
| 4 | Select appropriate clinical midwifery skills required for a variety of contexts including emergency situations. |
| 5 | Explain the role of evidence informed practice within midwifery and maternity care. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Communication skills; Interpersonal skills; Support for women; Active listening; Team working; Interprofessional learning; Horizontal violence; Bullying; Lifelong learning; Reflection; Choice; Empowerment; An arts informed curriculum; Storytelling; Holistic, Woman-centred midwifery care during preconception, antenatal, labour, birth and postnatal periods; Spirituality; Caring; Risk assessment; Clinical skills; Managing and prioritising competing demands; Research process; Evidence informed practice; Diverse sources of relevant knowledge clinical effectiveness; Changing contexts of midwifery practice. |
| Module Delivery |
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| Lectures, tutorials, online learning, simulation. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 70 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 230 | 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, 5 |
| 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 | Satisfactory completion of Stage 1 modules. |
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| 1 | JOHNSTON, R. and TAYLOR, W., 2016. Skills for midwifery practice. 4th ed. Edinburgh: Elsevier. |
| 2 | MARSHALL, J. and RAYNOR, M., 20202. Myles textbook for midwives. 16th ed. London: Elsevier. |
| 3 | REES, C., 2011. Introduction to research for midwives. 3rd ed. London: Books for Midwives. |
| 4 | TAYLOR, B., 2010. Reflective practice for healthcare professionals: a practical guide. 3rd ed. Buckingham: Open University Press. |
| 5 | WALSH, D., 2011. Evidence and skills for normal labour and birth. 2nd ed. London: Routledge.JOHNSTON, R. and TAYLOR, |