Program Overview

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Professional/Short Course Preparation of Professional Nurse and Midwifery Advocates

The Preparation of Professional Nurse and Midwifery Advocates course is a 20 credit level 7 module. Upon successful completion, nurses/midwives will be able to practice as professional nurse/midwifery advocates.

About

This module will enable students to critically appraise the role of a Professional Nurse/Midwifery advocate and the A-Equip model in creating an environment for learning and cultural change. Students will learn to critically evaluate complex, ethical, legal, and professional issues that impact care and demonstrate strategies to support colleagues.

• Critically appraise the role of a Professional Nurse/Midwifery advocate and the A-Equip model
• Critically evaluate complex, ethical, legal, and professional issues that impact care
• Demonstrate originality in influencing, leading, and evaluating service development and transformation
• Demonstrate accountability and positive role modeling through leadership, advocacy, autonomous decision-making, and active contribution to assurance and quality improvement
• Critically evaluate models of supervision and other enablers that optimize the supervisor/supervisee relationship
• Achieve Professional Nurse/Midwifery Advocate competence

Entry Requirements

To apply, students must:

• Be nominated and selected by Directors/Head of Nursing/Midwifery with agreement by the Module Leader regarding suitability to study at level M
• Have completion of the HEE A-Equip e-learning module
• Have access to a relevant practice environment to meet the learning outcomes of the module
• Have the assignment of a PNA/PMA mentor with sign-off status to assess practice competencies

Careers / Further Study

This module can contribute towards the PGCert Health and Social Care, MSc Clinical Practice, and the Professional Development Awards.

Structure

Content

The module syllabus includes theoretical and practical learning centered around the four elements of the A-EQUIP model:

• Monitoring, evaluation, and quality control
• Clinical supervision (restorative)
• Personal action for quality improvement
• Education and development

Learning and Teaching

The module is delivered through synchronous and asynchronous learning, amounting to 48 hours across 10 taught days. Students are expected to engage in group work and individual study, supported by a practice assessor.

Assessment

Formative assessment includes a mid-point placement learning review, peer feedback, and a reflective account. Summative assessment includes:

• Completion of practice competencies, supported by a portfolio of evidence
• A 20-minute presentation followed by 10 minutes of critical questions, focusing on an area of practice enhanced by the PNA/PMA

Prices and Dates

Please note that the module is not running in the 2024/25 academic year and is under review. Updated module details and timetable information will be available in May 2025.