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Introduction to Midwifery **NUS Card Eligible with this course** Online Course
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The Midwifery Diploma 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 diploma. Your diploma can be downloaded and printed from home, or for a small cost, we can post the diploma to you.
About this course
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- Mental Health
- Midwifery
- Infection
- Monitoring
- Access
- Hygiene
- Options
- Benefits
- Internet
- Anatomy
- Full Time
- Communication Training
Course programme
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
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Introduction to Midwifery **NUS Card Eligible with this course** Online Course