NUR-10060 - Module Specification
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

This module forms a mandatory part of the overall BSc Midwifery programme. This module will be undertaken within the first year of study. This module focuses on the evolving role of the midwife within the current context of society including an overview of specific vulnerable groups in society and explores the increased medicalisation of childbirth. There is a focus upon the art and science within the midwifery discipline. As part of this module students will be involved in creating a artistic project that will focus on the childbearing continuum.

This module focuses on the evolving role of the midwife within the current context of society including an overview of specific vulnerable groups in society and explores the increased medicalisation of childbirth. There is a focus upon the art and science of midwifery practice as depicted in the 21st century.

Intended Learning Outcomes

demonstrate knowledge of the role and scope of the midwife in the 21st Century, with regards to The NMC Code (2018) and other relevant legislation and frameworks considering the need for effective documentation: 1
discuss the need to work sensitively and inclusively and develop recognition for diversity and differences in approaches to care: 1
discuss factors which may impact women and their families including socio-cultural influences, health inequalities, human rights of women and newborn infants, including women¿s sexual and reproductive rights: 1
demonstrate awareness of the emotional context of midwifery for the woman and her family and the impact on the student midwife: 2
gather information and data from a range of resources including media and the arts, which influences current midwifery practice: 2
recognise professional and ethical implications that may arise in contemporaneous midwifery practice and the impact on the woman, her family and the health professional team: 2

Study hours

Breakdown of scheduled teaching hours:
- In situ: 75hrs (Lectures, discussion, seminars, tutorials, workshops)
- Asynchronous learning: 100hrs (electronic learning resources, directed wider reading, session preparation)
Breakdown of independent study hours:
- Extended guided study: 125hrs (Wider reading, revision, assessment preparation)

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment