The aim of this module is to provide students with opportunities to consolidate practice in the care of women experiencing normal and complicated birth in the context of transition from student to qualified midwife.

Scope of midwifery practice in the context of normal and complicated birth. Midwife's professional responsibilities in maintaining and developing competence. Exploring principles of care relating to, for example; water births, ultrasonography, ventouse births. Accountability, responsibility and the Practice Standards for Midwives. The role of the midwife in formulation and documentation of care. International models of midwifery care. Global perspective of maternal morbidity and mortality. Emotional context of midwifery. Neonatal resuscitation programme. Clinical skills: Cardiotocography and completion of the K2 training Fetal blood sampling, cord blood sampling Neonatal resuscitation programme Consolidating skills for normal birth. Consolidating skills for obstetrics complications and emergencies. Cannulation Skills Formulation and documentation workshop.

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to critically analyse the knowledge and skills required to practice midwifery with competence, confidence and autonomy within the midwife's scope of practice. Demonstrate initiative in creating learning opportunities and meeting own learning needs.

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to value the unique professional identify of the midwife and to recognise that becoming a midwife is a developmental process that necessitates lifelong learning.

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to consolidate and demonstrate the skills necessary to meet required standards for registration as a midwife.

The student will participate in the learning experience through a variety of teaching and learning strategies: in particular the use of case scenarios and completion of online educational packages. Students will also be expected to engage in self-directed study to supplement their learning. As a result of gaining a thorough understanding of the midwife's role in relation to the care of women experiencing normal and complicated birth in the context of transition from student to qualified midwife, the module aims to develop UL graduate attributes. Students will become more knowledgeable, responsible, collaborative, proactive and creative in their approach to meeting the needs of the woman and her family in the perinatal period. The module will reflect the most recent developments and students will be expected to critically appraise and integrate the best available evidence in the care provided to women and their families. Reference to national and international strategies and reports will be incorporated.