Introduction to Midwifery **NUS Card Eligible with this course** Online Course

What You Will Learn

The Midwifery Diploma 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 Diploma Course

Students working towards achieving a diploma 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 diploma upon successful course completion.
An affordable pricing structure.

Course Modules/Lessons

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

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

Module 3 : Roles and Responsibilities of the Midwife

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

Module 5 : Qualifying as a Midwife

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

Module 7 : Women’s Rights and Birth Options

Module 8 : How Midwives Support Socially Disadvantaged Women

Module 9 : Cultural Safety in Relation to Midwife Care

Module 10 : Antenatal Care and Screening

Module 11 : How Midwives Support Women Through Labour and Birth

Module 12 : The Aims of Postnatal Care as a Midwife

Module 13 : The Importance of Breastfeeding

Module 14 : Blood Pressure Monitoring and Pre-Eclampsia

Module 15 : Infection Control and Hygiene

Module 16 : Collecting Specimens

Module 17 : Administration of Medicines and Injections

Module 18 : Venepuncture

Module 19 : The Female Anatomy

Module 20 : Labour

Module 21 : List of Abbreviations

Module 22 : Medications and Pregnancy

Module 23 : Communication for Midwives

Module 24 : Emergencies and Caesarean Section

Module 25 : Birthing Environment and Home Births

Module 26 : Initial Baby Check and Examination

Module 27 : Conditions with Labour and Pregnancy

Module 28 : Mental Health Issues and Pregnancy