Preparation of Professional Nurse and Midwifery Advocates
Program Overview
This 20-credit level 7 module from UWE Bristol prepares nurses and midwives to become Professional Nurse/Midwifery Advocates. Through a blended learning approach, participants will develop skills in advocacy, leadership, and service transformation, enabling them to create positive change in healthcare settings.
Program Outline
Preparation of Professional Nurse and Midwifery Advocates: Professional/Short course - UWE Bristol
Degree Overview:
This 20-credit level 7 module allows nurses and midwives to practice as professional nurse/midwifery advocates. Upon successful completion, graduates will be able to:
- Critically appraise the role of a Professional Nurse/Midwifery advocate and the A-Equip model in creating an environment for learning and cultural change.
- Critically evaluate the complex, ethical, legal, and professional issues that impact care and the provision of clinical supervision.
- Demonstrate originality in influencing, leading, and evaluating service development and transformation.
- Demonstrate accountability and positive role modelling through leadership, advocacy, and autonomous decision-making.
- Critically evaluate models of supervision and other enablers that optimize the supervisor/supervisee relationship.
- Achieve Professional Nurse/Midwifery Advocate competence.
Outline:
The module syllabus includes theoretical and practical learning centered around the four elements of the A-EQUIP model:
- Monitoring, evaluation, and quality control
- Clinical supervision (restorative)
- Personal action for quality improvement
- Education and development
Learning and Teaching:
The module is delivered through synchronous and asynchronous learning; amounting to 48 hours across 10 taught days. Students are expected to engage with group work as well as individual study. While in practice, they are supported by a practice assessor.
Assessment:
- Formative assessment includes a mid-point placement learning review, peer feedback on leading a restorative clinical supervision session, and a reflective account focusing on the A-EQUIP model.
- Summative assessment includes:
- Completion of practice competencies with a portfolio of evidence.
Assessment:
Formative assessment:
- Mid-point placement learning review
- Peer feedback on leading a restorative clinical supervision session
- Reflective account focusing on the A-EQUIP model
Summative assessment:
- Completion of practice competencies with a portfolio of evidence
Teaching:
The module is delivered through a blended learning approach, including:
- Synchronous and asynchronous online sessions
- Group work
- Individual study
- Practice-based learning supported by a practice assessor
Careers:
- The program is delivered by the College of Health, Science and Society at UWE Bristol and features excellent teaching and facilities.
- Students are expected to provide their own headsets/microphones for online learning.
Conclusion:
This program offers nurses and midwives the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to practice as professional nurse/midwifery advocates.
