Transcript Midwifery Course Presentation

Faculty of Health
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Midwifery Course Presentation
Academic Year 2009-2010
Courses Available
BSc Midwifery
Postgraduate Diploma Midwifery (84 weeks)
BSc/Dip HE Nursing
(Adult Health, Mental Health, Children’s, Learning Disabilities)
Dip HE Operating Department Practice
Foundation Degree Paramedic Science*
*Under Development
Main Features of our Curricula
3 year Degree in Midwifery
50% Theory 50% Practice
Postgraduate Diploma Midwifery
40% Theory 60% Practice
Development of Skills & Competency
Enquiry Based Learning (EBL) approach
Inter-Professional Learning
Course Qualities and Skills
Interested in people and their health
Potential to develop competency in clinical skills
Effective communication skills
The ability to work independently & in a team
The ability to work under pressure
A professional attitude
Challenges
Prioritising – academic work/patient care
Shift work – 24 hour care
Self-discipline to organise work
Stressful
Responsibility and accountability
Physically and mentally demanding
Rewards
Job Satisfaction
Stimulating work
Every day is different
Team work
Teaching and learning
Other Considerations
Shift Work (inc. night shifts)
Travel to Clinical Placements
Working across the whole region to include Kings Lynn
Strict Course Attendance (all absence to be made up prior to completion)
Fixed vacation for the whole course.
Parking for theory sessions (Park and Ride)
Childcare Support
Relevant Experience
Example of Timetable (Year 1)
Teaching approaches include:
Introduction to Module and Assessment
Set Period of Core Lectures
Seminars regarding Research Papers
Specific Learning Triggers stimulating Enquiry (EBL)
Skill Based Sessions
Workshops
Placement Preparation
Reflection on Placement Experience
Students must be available for lectures between 1000 – 1600 hours
Vacation time is fixed for the 3 years
Clinical Placements
Placements take place across the region using:
Acute Hospitals
Health Centres
Birth Centres (Midwifery Led Care)
Community Hospitals
Community Midwives
Women’s Homes
All students are expected to be able to travel to placement
areas but reimbursement of travel and accommodation
costs may be available.
Clinical Placements (Example)
BSc (Hons) Midwifery
Postgraduate Diploma Midwifery
Year 1
Module 1
Term A: 6 weeks (over a 7 week period)
Term B: 6 weeks
Term C: 6 weeks
2 x 6 week periods
Year 2
2 x 4 week periods
Term A: 7 weeks
Term B: 7 weeks
Term C: 10 weeks
Module 3
Year 3
Term A: 8 weeks
Term B: 9 weeks
Term C: 9 weeks
Module 2
1 x 6 week period
1 x 2 week period
1 x 8 week period
Assessment Methods
Theory
Practice
Portfolio
Learning Outcomes
Essay
Skills
Oral Examination
Attitude
Written Examination
Dissertation
Notes
Maximum of two attempts for theory and practice
40% mark required for theory and practice (BSc Hons)
50% mark required for theory and 40% for practice (Postgraduate)
Student Support Services
Academic Adviser – Lecturer
Module Leader/Course Director
Link Lecturer
Placement Mentor
Full range of UEA student support
Financial Support
Student Bursary (inc. Dependants Allowances)
(means tested) for Degree Courses
Financial Support for OFSTED Inspected Childcare
No Tuition Fees
Additional Information
If successful and offered a place you would need to:
Complete a satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau Check.
Complete a satisfactory Occupational Health Medical Check
Cover the cost of the first two Hepatitis B Vaccinations.
Cover the cost for your GP to complete the Occupational
Health Questionnaire Doctor’s Statement.
Arrange accommodation (if required) directly with the UEA
Accommodations Office – www.uea.ac.uk/accom
Employment Opportunities
Employment with a local NHS Trust
Employment anywhere in the UK
Employment overseas
Post Registration Courses
Research
Entry Requirements
Course Entry Requirements can be located on our website:
www.uea.ac.uk/nam
Minimum requirements are 3 A-Levels at Grades BBC (Academic
Subjects) accompanied by GCSE English, Mathematics and
Science at Grade C or above.
How to Apply
All applications must be submitted via UCAS
(Universities and Colleges Admission Service) online at:
www.ucas.ac.uk
The deadline for “on time” applications is 15th January 2010.
Late applications will not be processed.
Any Questions