Bachelor in Science in Midwifery Honours Degree programme

MW4001 -Specialist Practice Placement (5 ECTS)

Learning Outcomes

Following completion of this module the student should be able to:

• Demonstrate competence and confidence in core midwifery practice skills;
  
• Demonstrate a competent level of practice in the care of women experiencing a normal pregnancy and critically analyse;
  
• Demonstrate decision making skills in relation to midwifery practice and care;
  
• Display the ability to make midwifery and management judgements regarding woman’s needs;
  
• Demonstrate the ability to meet the needs of women with special needs;
  
• Critically evaluate relationships with the woman, her family and the multidisciplinary team and employ strategies to foster positive and discourage negative outcomes;
  
• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others as a valuable team member;
  
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with others in all aspects of midwifery care and practice;
  
• Demonstrate the ability to provide women with accurate information tailored to their individual needs;
  
• Demonstrate the ability to impart knowledge to women and their families on an individual basis using a reasoned range of strategies;
  
• Display the ability to provide or source appropriate support for women when needs are out with the parameters of the midwife;
  
• Demonstrate the ability to maintain accurate and contemporaneous records;
  
• At all times, demonstrate the ability to address all aspects relating to the storage and administration of medications in practice;
  
• Demonstrate the ability to confidently and accurately recognise physiological processes;
  
• Demonstrate the ability to recognise deviations from physiological processes;
  
• Display decision making skills in relation to differential diagnoses;
  
• Demonstrate the ability to access timely and appropriate referral when deviations are diagnosed;
  
• Demonstrate the ability to respond appropriately in emergency and crisis situations;
  
• Demonstrate the ability to participate in emergency and crisis situations in a professional manner;
  
• Demonstrate the ability to use evidence and research to inform practice whilst remaining cognisant of the existence of national and local policies;
  
• Demonstrate knowledge of national policies and procedures and place these alongside best practices, research and evidence;
  
• Demonstrate an awareness of the importance of midwifery research in the Irish context;
  
• At all times, demonstrate a consciousness of the health and safety needs of women, babies and families; their own health and safety and that of all other professionals;
  
• Displays an approach to practice that conveys the attributes of warmth and empathy;
  
• Displays respect for women and a genuine interest in the welfare of women.
  

Module Learning Aims

The aim of this module is to provide midwifery students with the opportunity whilst in practice placement
to begin to evaluate her/his development of the competence required of the midwife for registration.

Recommended Reading List

*Suggested readings/sources of knowledge may be provided.