Biological Sciences for Midwifery - Apprenticeship - HFM1013

Assessment 1: In-Class Test

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

In-Class Test

Assessment 2: In-Class Test

Biology for Midwifery Practice

HFM1008 - Biology for Midwifery Practice

<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 the reproductive system for boys and men. You’ll be introduced to pharmacology and pharmacokinetics and 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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HFM1013 - Biological Sciences for Midwifery - Apprenticeship

Biological Sciences for Midwifery - Apprenticeship

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

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

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

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