To introduce the student midwife to the role of the midwife in the provision of maternity care in the hospital.
To introduce the student to nursing care in surgical and medical settings within the Home Trust.
Module learning outcomes
This module will enable the student to:
Identify and review personal learning needs and opportunities that facilitate their development with support from their mentor.
Achieve competence in all midwifery competencies (Stage One).
Assessment
Task
Length
% of module mark
Essay/coursework Essay
N/A
0
Practical EOAR - completion of clinical hours
N/A
0
Practical Grading of Practice
N/A
100
Special assessment rules
Non-compensatable
Reassessment
Task
Length
% of module mark
Essay/coursework Essay
N/A
0
Practical EOAR - completion of clinical hours
N/A
0
Practical Grading of Practice
N/A
100
Module feedback
Verbal and written evidence of achievement is provided within the student's Electronic Ongoing Assessment Record.
Indicative reading
Enkin, M., Keirse, M., et al. (2000). A guide to effective care in pregnancy and childbirth. 3rd edn. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Fraser, D. and Cooper, M. (2009). Myles' midwifery. A textbook for midwives. 15th edn. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
Johnson, R. and Taylor, W. (2006). Skills for midwifery practice. 2nd edn. Edinburgh: Elsevier.
Jordan, S. (2002). Pharmacology for midwives - the evidence base for safe practice. Basingstoke: Palgrave.
Medforth, J., Battersby, S., et al. (2006). Oxford handbook of midwifery. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Renfrew, M., Fisher, C. and Arms, S. (2004). Bestfeeding. How to breastfeed your baby. Berkeley: Celestial Arts.
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