Introduction to Midwifery Certificate

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Introduction to Midwifery Certificate £299.00

£299.00

Course Details

Course Code: UKFEC17IMW
Location: Online
Duration: 20 hours
Cost: £299.00
Qualification: All modern browsers and devices

Further Details

Course Access: 12 months
Exams Included: Yes
Compatibility: All major devices and browsers

Approved Course:

A006942

Introduction to Midwifery Certificate Course

PLEASE NOTE: Completion of this course does not result in a degree of midwifery or qualify participants to practise professionally. This course is not linked to the NMC.

The Introduction to Midwifery Certificate course is filled with instruction that will put you on the path to beginning a career as a successful midwife.

Midwifery is one of the oldest professions in the world. The basic role of a midwife is to care for and support pregnant women and their babies before, during, and after giving birth. This course will cover several concepts associated with midwifery, including the history of the profession, how to become a midwife and how to practise as a midwife.

This online course provides students with a comprehensive training programme that allows them to study whenever and wherever is convenient. Many enrolled students still work full time and maintain an active lifestyle while pursuing their degrees.

To access the study material for the midwifery course, you will need any device with a valid internet connection. In addition, while you study, you are eligible to receive online support.

Once you have successfully completed this course, and a multiple-choice exam, you will be awarded your certificate. Your certificate can be downloaded and printed from home, or for a small cost, we can post it to you.

What You Will Learn

The Midwifery course offers students a comprehensive overview into the roles of a midwife. This course will cover:

The origin and definition of midwifery
The history of midwifery from the ancient to modern times
Roles of a midwife
The educational requirements to becoming a midwife
Qualifying as a midwife in the UK
Responsibilities of a midwife
Midwife practices around the world
Women’s rights and birth options
The principles of midwifery and cultural awareness
Antenatal care and screening
How midwives support women through labour and birth
The aims of postnatal care as a midwife
The importance of breastfeeding
Blood pressure monitoring and pre-eclampsia
Infection control and hygiene
The female anatomy
Labour
Medications and pregnancy
Emergencies and caesarean section
Initial baby check and examination
Conditions with labour and pregnancy
Mental health issues in pregnancy

Benefits of the Midwifery Certificate Course

Students working towards achieving a certificate in Midwifery will see a variety of benefits. These include the following:

The ability to study from home, or anywhere with a convenient internet connection.
Study at a pace that is comfortable for you. Since there is no time limit for this course, you will complete your studies, regardless of how long it takes you.
You can study training material on any device including computers, tablets, or mobile phones.
The ability to easily manage modules and understand course structure.
Convenient online support available while you train.
The opportunity to access a comprehensive syllabus that will assist you in acquiring the knowledge necessary to fast track you in the process to becoming a midwife.
The opportunity to gain prospects while applying for work or volunteer opportunities in the industry.
A certified and recognised certificate upon successful course completion.
An affordable pricing structure.

Course Modules/Lessons

Module 1 : The Origin and Definition of the Word “Midwife”

To learn about the origin of the word “midwife”
To gain an understanding of the midwife’s role
To become familiar with the day to day tasks of a midwife
To differentiate between the roles and requirements of hospital based midwives and independent midwives

Module 2 : The History of Midwifery from the Ancients to Modern Times

To learn about the midwifery practices of ancient civilisations
To learn about the darkest days for practicing midwives
To understand how the Renaissance changed the practice of midwifery
To learn about how modern midwifery came to be

Module 3 : Roles and Responsibilities of the Midwife

To learn about the government’s vision for midwifery
To learn about the roles midwives play in childbearing
To understand how midwives provide physical and emotional support to women
To learn about education models for midwives in the UK

Module 4 : Are You Suited to a Career as a Midwife?

To learn the basics of what a midwife does
To understand the educational requirements for midwifery
To understand what type of skills, interests and personalities work best in midwifery
To learn more about the working hours and conditions of a job in midwifery

Module 5 : Qualifying as a Midwife

To learn about the different paths to midwifery
To learn about the admission requirements to midwifery courses
To learn about what you can expect in shortened courses
To understand what you might learn when in university

Module 6 : How Midwives Are Educated and Practice Around the World

To learn about the education of midwives in Canada and Australia
To learn about the education of midwives in France and the US
To learn about the education of midwives in New Zealand and the Netherlands
To learn about the education of midwives in Japan and Sweden

Module 7 : Women’s Rights and Birth Options

To learn what women’s rights are, within the context of pregnancy and labour
To understand how midwives must support these rights, in order to support women
To understand a midwife’s rights and how they are associated with women’s rights
To understand a baby’s rights and how they are intimately connected with their mother’s rights

Module 8 : How Midwives Support Socially Disadvantaged Women

To understand how socioeconomic disadvantages can affect your patients
To understand how socioeconomic disadvantages can affect the babies
To learn how to measure the impact of midwifery on public health
To learn how you can improve your own midwifery practice

Module 9 : Cultural Safety in Relation to Midwife Care

To learn and understand the principles of midwifery and cultural awareness
To understand the origins of cultural safety
To learn how cultural safety fits in with general nursing philosophies
To understand why cultural safety matters in a healthcare setting

Module 10 : Antenatal Care and Screening

To learn about what antenatal care is
To learn about the principles of care
To learn what happens at various antenatal appointments
To learn about antenatal classes

Module 11 : How Midwives Support Women Through Labour and Birth

To understand the background of midwives supporting women through labour
To learn about how you can support your patients with different positions
To learn about different ways to support your patients through pain relief
To learn how to support your patient during the second stage of labour

Module 12 : The Aims of Postnatal Care as a Midwife

To learn about the major aims of postnatal care for new mums
To learn about the basics of a postnatal care visit
To learn about the physical health of the mother
To learn about the mental health of the mother

Module 13 : The Importance of Breastfeeding

To learn about the benefits of breastfeeding
To learn about potential issues in formula feeding
To learn about normal breastfeeding practices
To learn how to encourage women to breastfeed

Module 14 : Blood Pressure Monitoring and Pre-Eclampsia

To learn about the risks for pregnant women who have high blood pressure
To understand the different types of high blood pressure that pregnant women can get
To learn how high blood pressure and pre-eclampsia is connected
To understand how pre-eclampsia develops

Module 15 : Infection Control and Hygiene

To learn about the general principles of infection prevention and control
To understand how to use personal protection equipment
To learn about the decontamination of reusable medical equipment
To learn how to create and maintain a clean work environment

Module 16 : Collecting Specimens

To learn about what specimens are collected after birth
To learn what those specimens are used for
To learn when to collect those specimens and how to store them, if required
To learn how to collect the specimen

Module 17 : Administration of Medicines and Injections

To learn about different methods and processes involved in supplying medications
To understand how to store and transport medicines
To learn how to administer medications and injections
To learn what to do when you are unsure of the safety of equipment or medication

Module 18 : Venepuncture

To understand what a venepuncture is
To understand the roles and responsibilities of a midwife performing a venepuncture
To learn how to find the necessary equipment for a venepuncture
To learn how to perform a venepuncture

Module 19 : The Female Anatomy

To learn about the reproductive organs of a woman
To learn about the reproductive cycle
To learn about the urinary tract
To understand what the placenta does

Module 20 : Labour

To learn about the different stages of labour and what your role as a midwife is with each
To understand different methods of giving birth, including different positions
To learn about pain relief during labour - both medical and non-medical
To understand the importance of examining the placenta, following labour

Module 21 : List of Abbreviations

To learn about appointment related terms and abbreviations
To learn about record keeping terms and abbreviations
To learn about medical terms and abbreviations for birth
To understand the importance of using the correct abbreviations for clarity

Module 22 : Medications and Pregnancy

To learn which medications are safe to take during pregnancy
To learn which substances should be avoided during pregnancy
To gain insight on when to prescribe medications
To understand how medication reaches the foetus

Module 23 : Communication for Midwives

To understand the importance of communication
To learn about verbal communication
To learn about non-verbal communication
To learn about active listening

Module 24 : Emergencies and Caesarean Section

To learn about the risk factors associated with complications during pregnancy
To learn the signs and symptoms of different emergency situations
To understand common treatment methods for emergency situations
To learn about the role of a midwife in some of these situations

Module 25 : Birthing Environment and Home Births

To learn about the safety of a home birth versus a hospital birth
To learn how to help your patients make an informed decision about their birthing environment
To learn overviews of each type of birthing environment
To understand the pros and cons of each birthing environment

Module 26 : Initial Baby Check and Examination

To learn about the tests that a baby will have, in the moments after birth
To learn about the different areas of the body to check, during each examination
To understand what signs could indicate a problem
To understand blood testing in babies

Module 27 : Conditions with Labour and Pregnancy

To learn about different medical conditions and how they might affect a labour or pregnancy
To understand the importance of working as a medical team, to treat women with medical conditions during pregnancy
To understand how certain medical conditions can affect a baby in the womb
To learn about different treatment options for these conditions

Module 28 : Mental Health Issues and Pregnancy

To learn about mental health issues and how they affect pregnancy
To understand how you can help your patients, during pregnancy
To learn how to support your patients, with medication and other treatments
To learn the importance of working as a team, to treat patients with mental health issues

Easy to understand and most importantly fun to study!

Fabulous course. This course is easy to access and is written in such a way that not only is it full of the most up to date practices and policies but it is easy to understand and most importantly fun to study

The course covers everything from the history of the profession to the life threatening complications that can arise during pregnancy. A truly comprehensive course that offers a fascinating insight into the role and responsibilities of midwives in the UK.

I thoroughly enjoyed this course and highly recommend it to anyone interested in a career in midwifery – you won’t be disappointed!

Hannah Quinn – Truro

It’s given me a really good insight as to what’s involved

This has been a brilliant course and I’ve really enjoyed completing it. It gives a really good overview of midwifery in easy to read terms and explains everything well.

There are rewards for logging on each day, and discounts to put towards other courses as an incentive to study some each day, as well as sign up for another course once completed.
I did the Introduction to Midwifery course and feel it’s given me a really good insight as to what’s involved.

Great value for money and will hopefully come in use when applying for university to do a full study and degree in Midwifery. Thank you.

Helen Stringer – Manchester

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A006942

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FAQ's

Who can take the Introduction to Midwifery Certificate course?

Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course.
What is the structure of the course?

The course is broken down into 28 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.
Where / when can I study the course?

You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!
Is there a test at the end of the course?

Once you have completed all 28 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 28 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.
What is the pass mark for the final test?

The pass mark for the test is 70%.
What happens if I fail the test?

If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.
When will I receive my certificate?

Once you have completed your test you can log in to your account and download/print your certificate any time you need it. If you would prefer us to post you a certificate to a UK address, there will be an admin charge of £10 (certificates sent internationally may cost more).
How can I pay?

You can either use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. Our site uses the latest SSL encryption to ensure your safety. All payments are handled securely by PayPal.
How long after payment can I begin the course?

You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You will create your login details during the checkout process. We will also send you an email confirming your login details.
How long does it take to complete the Introduction to Midwifery Certificate course?

We estimate that the course will take about 20 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.
How long is my certificate valid for?

Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.

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Introduction to Midwifery Certificate

Course Details

Further Details

Approved Course:

Introduction to Midwifery Certificate Course

What You Will Learn

Benefits of the Midwifery Certificate Course

Course Modules/Lessons

Easy to understand and most importantly fun to study!

It’s given me a really good insight as to what’s involved

Example Certificate

FAQ's

Who can take the Introduction to Midwifery Certificate course?

What is the structure of the course?

Where / when can I study the course?

Is there a test at the end of the course?

What is the pass mark for the final test?

What happens if I fail the test?

When will I receive my certificate?

How can I pay?

How long after payment can I begin the course?

How long does it take to complete the Introduction to Midwifery Certificate course?

How long is my certificate valid for?

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