MW0636 - Universal and Additional Midwifery Care 1

On this module, you will engage with a variety of teaching and learning strategies including lectures, seminars and directed learning e.g. online activities and workbooks. Activities will be blended to create a mix of face to face and online activities supported by the University’s Electronic Learning Platform (eLP), Blackboard Ultra. Women and families’ voices and experiences will be integral to learning activities within the module, which offers opportunities to engage with service users (and/or their representatives) who have a diverse range of needs, for example those with learning disabilities. Also, practice scenarios which illustrate women’s journeys andstories will aid in the application of theory. Lectures will introduce key concepts in relation to anatomy and physiology, midwifery assessment, screening and care planning. Concepts will then be further explored within seminars and workshops, where you will learn collaboratively with and from other students.Inter professional learning opportunities with other health and social care students will develop your communication and team working skills as well as an understanding of the roles of others. Clinical skills sessions will facilitate skill development and refection, peer support and feedback through experiential approaches to learning.

You will be introduced to the University Library and the digital resources to support your academic development. A fundamental aspect of learning on the module will come from self-reflection of your own academic and professional development, supported by your personal tutor.

As a key year one module, the role of the Personal Tutor will be introduced within module tutorials, and an initial self-assessment and evaluation of learning needs will form part of that relationship and contribute to achievement of the module outcomes. The academic staff involved in delivering this module will also provide guidance, to ensure that you are able to confidently engage with the module content. Learning materials, including directed and e-learning will be made available on the eLP. Seminars will form an opportunity for peer support and feedback throughout the module, helping you to develop the evaluation and feedback skills required for effective professional practice and lifelong learning. You will also receive formative feedback from academic staff informally during seminars, to enable you to review your learning in a safe and supportive environment. Group tutorials will further support preparation for the module assessment.

In addition, the module will be supported by University library staff and resources, including study skills support packages. You can access the interactive training via the library webpages or the following link: http://library.northumbria.ac.uk/learning-skills

Ask4Help online (accessed through your student portal) provides a comprehensive range of answers to frequently asked questions and is of benefit to students as a central point of reference for information about many different topics. Ask4Help face to face service points include that located at Coach Lane Library (ground floor).

All modules at Northumbria include a range of reading materials that students are expected to engage with. Online reading lists (provided after enrolment) give you access to your reading material for your modules. The Library works in partnership with your module tutors to ensure you have access to the material that you need.

You will be expected to:

Knowledge & Understanding:
1. Demonstrate understanding of reproductive health and physiology during the perinatal period.
2. Demonstrate understanding of perinatal psychological wellbeing and the wider determinants of health and illness.
3. Critique the role of the midwife across the diversity of practice, and the impact of additional needs on women, neonates and their families.

Intellectual / Professional skills & abilities:
4. Critically reflect on the midwife’s role in optimising normal physiological processes when working with women, infants and families, including those with additional care needs.
5. Review and evaluate the evidence base for care.
6. Demonstrate capability in the presentation of a diverse range of evidence.

Personal Values Attributes (Global / Cultural awareness, Ethics, Curiosity) (PVA):
7. Demonstrate an awareness of the knowledge and skills required to provide respectful and effective care to all women and their families.

Formative assessment:

Ongoing feedback will be available from tutors throughout the module following directed activities such as seminars and following completion of e-learning activities. Workbooks and sample questions will be used to facilitate formative learning.

Summative assessment:

1. A 90 minute multiple choice question (MCQ) and short answer exam (50%)
(MLO 1,2)

2. 30 minute presentation of an A2 sized poster (50%) relating to an aspect of midwifery care, with annotated bibliography (MLO 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)

Written feedback will be provided via Turnitin.

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This module will provide the relevant, evidence-based anatomy and physiology knowledge and skills to enable you to understand the role of the midwife in optimising physiological and psychological processes. It will also introduce complexity and foundation knowledge for recognising additional care needs. The module is a combination of lectures, seminars and workshops, as well as online supported learning which will expose you to women’s journeys and experiences within maternity care. Targeted formative assessment and feedback will prepare you for the summative assessmentand for future learning across the programme.