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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Return To Midwifery Practice | |||
| Reference | NU3205 | Version | 3 |
| Created | June 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
| Approved | May 2013 | SCQF Points | 30 |
| Amended | August 2017 | ECTS Points | 15 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To prepare the midwife to return to midwifery practice and achieve registration with the NMC. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Discuss current health and social care policies relevant to midwifery practice, demonstrating an understanding of current organisation of care locally and nationally. |
| 2 | Evaluate the legal and ethical basis of midwifery practice. |
| 3 | Analyse personal effectiveness within the multidisciplinary team, evaluating the impact of professional development and competence affecting maternity care. |
| 4 | Demonstrate and apply knowledge of current issues, including teaching and learning, within midwifery practice. |
| 5 | Demonstrate achievement of clinical skills and competencies required for return to midwifery practice. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Woman-centred midwifery care; Intrapartum care; Antenatal care; Postnatal care; Care of the neonate; Health and social care policy; Ethics; Personal development, Professional development; Legislation; Medicines management; Obstetric emergencies; Multidisciplinary working; UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative; Evidence-based practice. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| Face to face study days, online distance learning, clinical practice. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 30 | 30 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 170 | 170 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | 100 | 100 |
| TOTAL | 300 | 300 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body | 450 | 450 |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 50% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3 |
| Description: | Essay plus achievement of the NMC theory competencies. | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 50% | Outcomes Assessed: | 4, 5 |
| Description: | Assessment document including achievement of the NMC clinical competencies and Essential Skills Clusters. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| C1 = Essay plus achievement of the NMC theory competencies. C2 = Assessment document including achievement of the NMC clinical competencies and Essential Skills Clusters. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | Minimum 1 A and 1 B. |
| B | Minimum 1 B and 1 C. |
| C | Minimum 1 C and 1 D. |
| D | Minimum 2 Ds. |
| E | An E in either component. |
| F | An F in either component. |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | Midwives undertaking this course must have previously completed an NMC approved Midwifery programme and be eligble to be registered as a midwife. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| ADDITIONAL NOTES |
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| The practice based element of the module requires the completion of 450 hours of clinical practice over a 12 week period in order to comply with the NMC requirements for Post-registration education and practice (PREP). Part time clinical practice can be arranged on an individual basis. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | GRIFFITH, R., TENGNAH, C. and PATEL, C., 2010. Law and professional issues in midwifery. London: Sage. |
| 2 | JOHNS, C., ed., 2017. Becoming a reflective practitioner. 5th ed. New Jersey: Wiley-Blackwell. |
| 3 | JOHNSON, R. and TAYLOR, W., 2016. Skills for midwifery practice. 4th ed. Edinburgh: Elsevier. |
| 4 | NAIDOO, J. and WILLS, J., 2016. Foundations for health promotion. 4th ed. Edinburgh: Elsevier. |
| 5 | NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL (NMC), 2015. The Code: professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses and midwives. London: NMC |