MW7056 Midwifery Practice 6 (5 ECTS)
Learning Outcomes
Following completion of this module the student should be able to:
- Demonstrate competence and confidence in core midwifery practice skills;
- Demonstrate a competent level of practice in the care of women experiencing a normal pregnancy and critically analyse;
- Begin to demonstrate decision making skills in relation to midwifery practice and care;
- Begin to display the ability to make midwifery and management judgements regarding woman's needs;
- Demonstrate the ability to meet the needs of women with special needs;
- Critically evaluate relationships with the woman, her family and the multidisciplinary team and employ strategies to foster positive and discourage negative outcomes;
- Begin to demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others as a valuable team member;
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with others in all aspects of midwifery care and practice;
- Demonstrate the ability to provide women with accurate information tailored to their individual needs;
- Demonstrate the ability to impart knowledge to women and their families on an individual basis using a reasoned range of strategies;
- Display the ability to provide or source appropriate support for women when needs are out with the parameters of the midwife;
- Demonstrate the ability to maintain accurate and contemporaneous records;
- At all times, demonstrate the ability to address all aspects relating to the storage and administration of medications in practice;
- Demonstrate the ability to confidently and accurately recognise physiological processes;
- Demonstrate the ability to recognise deviations from physiological processes;
- Begin to display decision making skills in relation to differential diagnoses;
- Begin to demonstrate the ability to access timely and appropriate referral when deviations are diagnosed;
- Demonstrate the ability to respond appropriately in emergency and crisis situations;
- Begin to demonstrate the ability to participate in emergency and crisis situations in a professional manner;
- Demonstrate the ability to use evidence and research to inform practice whilst remaining cognisant of the existence of national and local policies;
- Demonstrate knowledge of national policies and procedures and place these alongside best practices, research and evidence;
- Demonstrate an awareness of the importance of midwifery research in the Irish context;
- At all times, demonstrate a consciousness of the health and safety needs of women, babies and families; their own health and safety and that of all other professionals;
- Displays an approach to practice that conveys the attributes of warmth and empathy;
- Displays respect for women and a genuine interest in the welfare of women.
Module Learning Aims
For organisational purposes, this 6 week period of midwifery practice is made up of a four week placement in either an antenatal or postnatal area and two weeks in the neonatal/special care baby area.
Recommended Reading List
Indicative Resources
- An Bord Altranais (2000) Scope of Nursing and Midwifery Practice Framework. An Bord Altranais, Dublin.
- An Bord Altranais (2007) Guidance to Nurses and Midwives on Medication Management. An Bord Altranais, Dublin.
- An Bord Altranais (2010) Practice Standards for Midwives. An Bord Altranais, Dublin.
- Chapman, V., (ed.) (2003) The midwife's labour and birth handbook. Blackwell Publishing, Oxford.
- Fraser D.M. and Cooper M.A.,(eds.) (2009) Myles Textbook for Midwives, 15th edn. Churchill Livingstone, Edinburgh.
- Henderson C. and MacDonald S. (eds.) (2004) Mayes' Midwifery: A Textbook for Midwives, 13th edn. Bailliere Tindall, London.
- Kirkham, M., (ed.) (2004) Informed Choice in Maternity Care. Palgrave Macmillan, Basingstoke.
- Raynor M., Marshall J. and Sullivan, A., (eds.) (2005) Decision Making in Midwifery Practice. Churchill Livingstone, London.
* Additional readings will be given for each unit of learning.