Developing Skills and Competence in Midwifery Practice - HIM1009

Assessment 1: Other

This module will be assessed both formatively and summatively. Formative assessment will take place through ongoing achievement of EU requirements, evidence of progress towards the recording of practice skills and tripartite meetings.

Other

Assessment 1: Portfolio

Common Clinical Assessment Document (Part 1): Practice Assessment 100%
Midwifery Competencies and Essential Skills Clusters Pass/Fail
Common Clinical Assessment Document (Part 2)Clinical hours Pass/Fail (final assessment)
All components must be passed in order to gain credit for the module in accordance with the NMC Standards for pre-registration midwifery education and essential skills clusters (NMC 2009).Student referral is not permitted – in agreement with the Pro Vice Chancellor.
 

Portfolio

You will have the opportunity to further develop your midwifery skills relating to public health and complications during pregnancy, labour and the postnatal period, through undertaking a wide variety of clinical placements. This module also provides the opportunity to develop an understanding of the holistic care of women with reproductive, medical and surgical conditions. Your practical skills will be formally assessed on one occasion by a qualified midwifery mentor whilst you are undertaking your clinical placements.
This module builds on the foundation level modules offered in year 1 of the Course. It provides you with the opportunity to test and develop your knowledge, skills and values in clinical practice through learning opportunities provided by mentors and link teachers.
During the module you will have the opportunity to develop your midwifery skills in the areas relating to complications during pregnancy, labour and the postnatal period. You will also develop an understanding of the holistic care of women with reproductive health care conditions. This module is focused on the competencies that will enable you to fulfil your role as a reflective practitioner in critical situations.

NMC (2009) Standards for pre-registration midwifery education (Minimum of 50% of curriculum hours in clinical practice).

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HIM1009 - Developing Skills and Competence in Midwifery Practice

Developing Skills and Competence in Midwifery Practice

Evidence of progress towards the achievement of the NMC standards for pre-registration midwifery education and Essential Skills Clusters (NMC 2009), and the EU Directives (Article 4).

Application of the skills that they have learnt and developed with regard to clinical interventions, including those related to women’s reproductive health care, and be able to apply knowledge and understanding in a clinical environment.

An in-depth understanding of strategies to support women/mothers with complications associated with pregnancy and childbirth.

Collaborative working in the context of evidence based practice.