Program Overview

Evidence-based Care for Normal Birth (Level 6, 20 credits)

Overview

This course is designed for continuing professional development, aiming to increase confidence in practicing autonomously, promoting normal birth, and challenging the medicalisation of birth.

Course Details

All about the course

The module will explore:

• Normal birth
• Physiology of birth
• Autonomy and the midwife
• Historical and contemporary influences on birth practices
• Importance of normal birth with reference to psychology (experiences of women and their families), sociology (impact on society, cultural issues), midwifery (the role of the midwife), public health (long-term outcomes)
• Different models of birth, social, biomedical, holistic
• Factors optimising a woman's chances of normal birth
• Midwifery skills to support difficult births
• The purpose of pain in labour
• Physiology and psychology of pain and pain relief
• Non-pharmacological pain relief: aromatherapy, reflexology, hypnotherapy

What will I be doing?

The course is delivered using a mix of lectures, seminars, videos, discussion groups, case scenarios, and practical skills sessions.

Assessment

• 15 minute seminar 40%
• Supporting paper, 2,000 words 60%

The School of Health and Society

The School of Health and Society is a forward-thinking, dynamic school with a commitment to lifelong learning and real world impact. Our courses are informed by the latest research and we work closely with organisations from both the public and private sector to ensure our teaching is at the forefront of practice.

Employment and Stats

What about after uni?

This module is available as standalone for the purposes of continuing professional development. You will also be able to develop your confidence to practice autonomously.

Career Links

We work with over 100 health and social care organisations so our links with industry are very strong. These relationships will be of direct benefit to you because our academic team work in practice in some of these organisations at a senior level so are able to keep you at the forefront of developments in the sector which in turn help you provide a better service.

Requirements

What you need to know

Entry requirements

• Previous study and experience: You will need to have current professional registration in the UK and the ability to study successfully at Level 6.
• Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL): We welcome applications from students who may not have formal/traditional entry criteria but who have relevant experience or the ability to pursue the course successfully.

How much?

Additional costs

You should also consider further costs which may include books, stationery, printing, binding and general subsistence on trips and visits.

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