Biology for Midwifery Practice - HFM1008

Assessment 1: In-Class Test

Students will have the opportunity to sit a short in-class test in preparation for the summative assessment (10 minutes).

In-Class Test

Assessment 2: In-Class Test

Biological Sciences for Midwifery - Apprenticeship

HFM1013 - Biological Sciences for Midwifery - Apprenticeship

<p>This module provides the opportunity for you to develop your understanding of the anatomy and physiology, genetics and genomics relating to pregnancy and childbearing. You’ll learn about the female reproductive system including the physiology of pregnancy, labour, birth and postnatal periods, as well as for boys and men. You’ll be introduced to pharmacology and pharmacokinetics. You’ll learn about basic pathology, bacteriology, virology and parasitology as well as basic biophysics, biochemistry and radiology. This knowledge will help you to understand how to optimise physiological processes.</p>

NMC (2018) Part 1: Standards  
framework for nursing and midwifery education
NMC (2018) Part 2:   
Standards for student supervision and  
assessment
NMC (2019) Part 3: Standards for pre- 
registration midwifery programmes (2300  
curriculum hours in theory over three years)
NMC (2019) Standards of proficiency for                 
midwives

School of Human and Health Sciences

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HFM1008 - Biology for Midwifery Practice

Biology for Midwifery Practice

Describe the anatomy and physiology, genetics and genomics of adolescent girls and women and the male reproductive system.

Discuss the significance of pharmacology and pharmacokinetics in safe medicine management and administration.

Describe the roles of biophysics, biochemistry, radiology, pathology, bacteriology, virology and parasitology in supporting effective midwifery care.

Explain the normal changes to female anatomy and physiology during pregnancy, labour, birth and postpartum and factors that can optimise these physiological processes.