Foundations of Compassionate Midwifery

Code

MIDW1008

School

Midwifery

Level

1

Credits

20

Semesters

Autumn UK

Summary

This module considers:

a) The historical context of midwifery
b) The role of the midwife in contemporary health care 
c) The NMC Code, professional requirements, boundaries and relationships
d) Compassion and professionalism in midwifery
e) The ‘Six C’s’
f) Human skills, emotional intelligence and resilience
g) Diversity, multi-culturalism and spirituality
h) The reflective practitioner
i) The professional student midwife 
j) Study skills and academic writing development

Target Students

Pre-registration Student Midwives

Classes

200 hours of learning delivered by a variety of methods, including self-directed study

Assessment

• 100% Assignment: Up to 3000 word written essay to assess knowledge and understanding

Assessed by end of autumn semester

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and understanding

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the professional and personal attributes supporting the development of emotionally intelligent, accountable and resilient midwives

•  Discuss the importance of compassion in providing high quality maternity care

Intellectual Skills

• Describe the importance of the student midwife taking accountability of their learning.

Professional practical skills

•  Discuss the importance of effective communication skills in the provision of compassionate and professional midwifery care.

• Reflect on the role professional regulation plays in defining the midwife’s role, scope of practice, professional boundaries and inter-disciplinary team working

Conveners

• Dr Maria Pearson