MW0417 - Introduction to Universal Midwifery Care for Women and Families

On this module, you will learn through a variety of teaching and learning strategies including lectures, seminars and directed learning e.g. on-line activities and workbooks. Practice scenarios which illustrate women’s journeys and use women’s stories will aid in the application of theory. Lectures will introduce key concepts in relation to anatomy and physiology, midwifery assessment, screening and care planning, public health and health promotion. Concepts will then be further explored within seminars and workshops, where you will learn collaboratively with, and from, other students.

The academic staff involved in delivering this module will 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 electronic learning platform (eLP). Seminars will form an opportunity for lecturer and peer support and feedback throughout the module. You will also receive formative feedback from academic staff informally during seminars you to review your learning in a safe and supportive environment, and a group tutorial 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.

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. Develop your understanding of the role of the midwife and of the various care contexts of practice.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of reproductive health and physiology during the perinatal period.
3. Develop an understanding of public health and the role of the midwife in promoting health lifestyle choices.

Intellectual / Professional skills & abilities:
4. Reflect on the midwife’s role in optimising normal physiological processes when working with women and families drawing on appropriate sources of evidence.

Personal Values Attributes (Global / Cultural awareness, Ethics, Curiosity) (PVA):
5. Demonstrate an awareness of the knowledge and skills required to plan and provide care which recognises the diversity of women’s circumstances and needs.

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

Summative assessment:
The summative assessment will be a 90 minute exam, comprising a multiple choice component and short answer questions (100%).
MLO 1,2,3,4 & 5

Feedback through ESAF platform. Group feedback ( ‘was usually answered well’, ‘commonly answered poorly because....’ approach to be used) given on electronic learning platform.

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This module will provide the relevant, evidence-based knowledge of anatomy and physiology to enable you to understand the role of the midwife in optimising physiological processes. It will introduce concepts of public health and health promotion in relation to the midwife’s role. 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 assessment, and for future learning across the programme.