See module specification for other years:
2017-182018-19
Module will run
Occurrence
Teaching cycle
A
Autumn Term 2019-20 to Spring Term 2019-20
Module aims
To enhance the student midwife's confidence and competence to facilitate normal birth, recognising deviation from normal and taking appropriate action.
To provide the student with the opportunity to care for women on the postnatal/antenatal area under indirect supervision.
To consolidate hospital-based midwifery practice.
Module learning outcomes
This module will enable the student to:
Identify and review personal learning needs and opportunities that facilitate their development in association with their mentor.
Progress towards competence in relation to the agreed midwifery competencies (Stage Three).
Achieve competence in selected generic Performance Skills Outcomes.
Assessment
Task
Length
% of module mark
Essay/coursework Essay
N/A
0
Practical EAOR - 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 EAOR - 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
Balaskas, J. (2004). The water birth book. London: Thornsons.
Bick, D., MacArthur, C., et al. (2009). Postnatal care. Evidence and guidelines for management. 2nd edn. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
Downe, S.E. (2008). Normal childbirth. Evidence and debate. 2nd edn. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
Fraser, D. and Cooper, M. (2009). Myles' midwifery. A textbook for midwives. 15th edn. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
Squire, C. (Ed.). (2009). The social context of birth. 2nd edn. Oxford: Radcliffe Medical Press.
Yerby, M. (2000). Pain in childbearing. Key issues in management. Edinburgh: Balliere Tindall.