MW0418 - Continuity of Care: Models and Approaches

You will learn through a combination of lectures, seminars and directed study. Activities will be blended to create a mix of face to face and online activities supported by the University’s Electronic Learning Platform. Seminars will be smaller group sessions designed to facilitate collaborative team learning; these develop your inquiry and communication skills. Directed learning will signpost further reading and learning activities.

A fundamental aspect of the module is learning with your midwifery peers and from other professional groups. Women’s voices and experiences will also be integral to the module, for example through the involvement of maternity service user groups such as local Maternity Voices Partnerships. These learning and feedback opportunities will enable you to reflect on the skills and attributes required to engage women, fathers/partners and family members and build positive relationships. 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.

The academic staff involved in delivering this module will provide guidance and academic direction 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. Formative feedback will be available to enable 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. The reading list for this module can be found at: http://readinglists.northumbria.ac.uk
(Reading List service online guide for academic staff this containing contact details for the Reading List team – http://library.northumbria.ac.uk/readinglists)

Knowledge & Understanding:

1) Identify the different the models, theories and policy which underpin the provision of maternity services and apply these to midwifery practice

2) Discuss the concept of health for all childbearing women and their families and the implications and opportunities for midwives when providing holistic care.

Intellectual / Professional skills & abilities:

3) Identify the professional attributes required to provide care which recognises, and is sensitive to, the diversity of women’s circumstances and needs.

4) Demonstrate the skills required to effectively present the evidence underpinning continuity of care and the impact on women and families.

Personal Values Attributes (Global / Cultural awareness, Ethics, Curiosity) (PVA):

5) Reflect on the professional practice required to establish working relationships with women, their families and other professionals demonstrating respect for self, peers and women.

Formative assessment

Formative assessment and feedback will be provided by academic staff and peers throughout the module in relation to the group activities you will engage in.


Summative Assessment

Poster Presentation (10 minutes) with annotated bibliography (100%)
MLO 1,2,3,4,5

Feedback will be provided via the virtual learning platform and indicate strengths and areas to develop in line with the programme assessment criteria and grade bands.

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This exciting first year module is focused on continuity of care for women and families. This learning will cement your introduction to the Future Midwife Standards and the Midwifery Programme at Northumbria University. You will learn about current health policy and approaches to the provision of maternity care with a focus on optimising health and providing continuity of care. Developing relationships with women, and their families as well as other professionals is also a key part of the module, and you will have the opportunity to learn from other health and social care professionals. The module will be assessed through a poster presentation and an annotated bibliography which will demonstrate your understanding of continuity of care and the supporting evidence base.