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MW7054 Midwifery Practice 4 (5 ECTS)

Learning Outcomes

Following completion of this module the student should be able to:

  • Practice core midwifery skills with competence and confidence whilst recognising their future learning needs;
  • Demonstrate the ability to perform accurate assessment in all aspects of midwifery practice;
  • Provide women with accurate factual information tailored to their individual needs;
  • Obtain informed consent from women at all appropriate times;
  • Begin to demonstrate decision making skills in relation to midwifery practice and care;
  • Begin to demonstrate the ability to recognise and rationalise deviations from physiological processes and access appropriate referrals;
  • Demonstrate the skills of appropriate referral when women require care other than that provided by a midwife;
  • Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate actions, procedures and protocols to be followed in emergency situations;
  • Show evidence of recognition of the boundaries between the midwifery and obstetric professions;
  • Demonstrate a confident and competent approach to infection control in midwifery practice;
  • Demonstrate an understanding of local practices and policies and begin to relate these to research and evidence based care;
  • Display an awareness of the factors that influence access to and uptake of maternity services;
  • Demonstrate the ability to work effectively as a team member;
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the factors that influence the scope of midwifery practice;
  • Demonstrate the ability to address all aspects relating to the storage and administration of medications in practice.

Module Learning Aims & Rationale

Towards the end of the 1st half of the programme, midwifery students are expected to develop their core
midwifery practice skills and knowledge. They are expected to rationalise practice, display an
understanding of theory underpinning practice as well as begin to appraise their practice in a critical
manner. Midwifery students are expected to display the ability to access salient research and evidence
that support practices, procedures, policies and experiences.