Practice based identified lectures, tutorials, seminars, clinical placements involving observation of expert practice and instruction on clinical skills. Negotiated self-directed learning and guided clinical practice placements (1000 hrs).

 

Objective: To allow students to pursue in-depth, directed and supported learning in advanced midwifery practice applicable to their practice area. To facilitate the development of the students' clinical knowledge and practice competence towards practising at an advanced level within their area of practice. Specific focus will be on gaining competence in the core competencies for advanced midwifery practice i.e. autonomy in clinical practice, expert practice, professional and clinical leadership and research as well as gaining the identified clinical competence to practise in their own specific practice area at an advanced level.

Module Content: Knowledge, competencies and clinical skills for advanced practice in midwifery relevant to the specific practice area of the student. Specific knowledge and skills requirements will be negotiated on an individual practice area basis with the student their mentor and their employer/midwife manager within the framework and structure of the course record and assessment booklet. The major element of the programme will be substantial hours on clinical placement (1000 hrs) with significant amounts of time outside of the student's own practice area as required to fulfil the attainment of the objective of the module elements (as agreed under the site declaration form).