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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| The Professional Midwife 1 | |||
| Reference | NUM192 | Version | 1 |
| Created | March 2021 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | July 2021 | SCQF Points | 30 |
| Amended | ECTS Points | 15 | |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To introduce students to the professional role and responsibilities of the midwife within the maternity care team in promoting safe, effective maternity care. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Analyse the role and responsibilities of the professional midwife. |
| 2 | Explain key legal and ethical dimensions of contemporary midwifery practice. |
| 3 | Appraise the role of evidence informed practice in midwifery care. |
| 4 | Analyse effective communication, multidisciplinary and interprofessional team working for midwifery practice. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Accountable, autonomous midwife; continuity of care and carer; preparation for practice; midwife as colleague, scholar and leader; compassionate effective communication; trusting relationships; holistic and woman centred care; professionalism; multidisciplinary and interprofessional teamworking; collaborative problem solving skills; human factors; informed consent; human rights; legal and ethical dimensions; record keeping; literacy; numeracy; technological literacy; self-reflection; lifelong learning; compassionate self-care; self-management skills; emotional intelligence; evidence-informed practice; accountability; autonomy; duty of candour. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| Blended approach of face to face and online learning comprising of lectures, tutorials and simulated skills. |
| 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 |
| Description: | Essay | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Case study-based 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 | CLARKE, E., 2015. Law and Ethics for Midwifery. London: Routledge. |
| 2 | HOMER, C., et. al., 2019. Midwifery continuity of carer. 2nd ed. Australia: Elsevier. |
| 3 | MARSHALL, J.E. Ed., 2019. Myles Professional Studies for Midwifery Education and Practice E-Book: Concepts and Challenges. Elsevier Health Sciences. |
| 4 | NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL, 2018. The Code: Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing associates. London. NMC. |
| 5 | NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL, 2019. Standards of Proficiency for Midwives. London. NMC. |
| 6 | SCOTTISH GOVERMENT, 2017. The Best Start: A Five-Year Forward Plan for Maternity and Neonatal Care in Scotland. Scottish Government. |