Module Code - Title:

NS5201 - FOUNDATIONS IN MIDWIFERY

Year Last Offered:

2018/9

Hours Per Week:

Lecture

2

Lab

2

Tutorial

0

Other

3

Private

3

Credits

6

Grading Type:

N

Prerequisite Modules:

Rationale and Purpose of the Module:

The module will provide the student with foundational knowledge, skills and activities of the midwife, which underpin midwifery practice.

Syllabus:

Philosophy, history and regulation of midwifery. Woman centred care and continuity of care. Introduction to theories & models of midwifery care. Professional identity of the midwife. Structure and provision of maternity services, nationally and internationally. The role of the midwife in the provision of care in normal pregnancy, birth and puerperium. Introduction to reflective practice and evidence based practice. Health promotion strategies for parent education and promoting empowerment clinical skills Maternal and fetal observations and assessments Documentation and record keeping Principles of care of the mother and baby, Enhancing effective interpersonal and communication skills Medication management relating to midwifery practice Teaching and learning strategies in health promotion

Learning Outcomes:

Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)

Explore the professional activities of the midwife and relate these to national legislation Identify the principles of safe and effective midwifery care (including medication management) Apply the principles of health promotion to the provision of education for parenthood

Affective (Attitudes and Values)

Examine the philosophy and development of midwifery practice with application to the role and professional identity of the midwife

Psychomotor (Physical Skills)

Demonstrate and apply clinical skills essential for midwifery practice.

How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:

Participate in the learning experience through a variety of teaching and learning strategies: lectures, group work, self-directed learning, recommended reading, clinical skills, practical demonstration, OSCE's, observation, role-play and the use of the virtual learning environment

Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):

Prime Texts:

An Bord Altranais (2010) Practice Standards for Midwives. , Dublin: An Bord Altranais

Banister, C. (2004) The Midwife's Pocket Formulary. , Edinburgh: Books for Midwives

Fraser, D.M. and Cooper, M.A. (Eds) (2009) Myles Textbook for Midwives. 15th ed , Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.

Johnson, R. and Taylor, W. (2010) Skills for Midwifery Practice 2nd ed , Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.

Nolan, M. and Foster, J. (Eds) (2005) Birth and Parenting Skills: New Directions in Antenatal Education , London: Churchill Livingstone.

World Health Organisation (2011) Patient Safety Curriculum Guide: Multi-professional Edition , Geneva: World Health Organisation.

Other Relevant Texts:

Bryar, R. and Sinclair, M. (2011) Theory for Midwifery Practice 2nd ed , Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan

Mander, R. and Fleming, V. (Eds) (2009) Becoming a Midwife , London: Routledge.

Walsh, D. (2011) Evidence and Skills for Normal Labour and Birth. A Guide for Midwives. 2nd ed , London: Routledge.

Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:

Semester - Year to be First Offered:

Autumn

Module Leader:

Sandra.Atkinson@ul.ie