Using Evidence to Advocate in Midwifery Practice
Develop knowledge of advocacy in midwifery practice by evaluating how childbearing women with normal pregnancies and births are cared for within the context of risk.
Fact file
| Course code |
MIDW4015 |
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| Target students |
Midwives or nurses involved in maternity care. |
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| Prerequisites |
Registered midwife or nurse |
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| Credits |
20 |
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| Level |
4 |
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| Duration |
October 2024 - December 2024
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| Price |
£1,030.00 (home students) £3,022.00 (international students)
Please contact us directly to discuss NHS pricing.
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| Application deadline |
23rd August 2024
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Overview
Evaluation of complications during pregnancy and birth will be explored to enable students to consider the evidence base.
This course considers:
- Advanced levels of problem-solving and clinical expertise in midwifery concepts of physiology and risk in childbirth
- Evaluation of current evidence will enable students to challenge any non-evidence based practice
- Explore how midwives can advocate for women to optimise childbearing outcomes
- The significance of evidence-based practice and midwifery decision-making
Course learning outcomes
- Critically evaluate the physiological and psychological processes that occur during normal childbirth
- Demonstrate knowledge of the diverse conditions and complications in relation to childbearing and critically evaluate care pathways utilised in their management
- Evaluate how the physiological, psychological, sociological aspects of childbirth can be maximised to enhance birth physiology
- Critically appraise and evaluate evidence in relation to risk assessment and the management of normal childbirth, enabling the midwife to challenge non-evidence based practice
- Evaluate own and others practice in order to maximise normal birth physiology and birth-outcomes for women in their care, acting as an advocate for women
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills, robust problem solving skills, analytical, reflective, diagnostic and evaluative skills
How you will learn
The course offers a range of teaching methods including lecture engagement, guided study, tutorials and independent learning.
Total student activity: 200 hours
Course dates
| 17th, 24th, and 31st October 2024 |
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| 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th November 2024 |
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| 5th and 12th December 2024 |
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Ways to apply for this course
When applying through MyNottingham please search and select ‘Health Sciences – No Award’ and enter the Module Code and Title of your chosen module in the Personal Statement section of the application form.
Postgraduate
Study at postgraduate level and add 20 credits to your learning record.