Philosophy, Knowledge, Skills and Evidence for Optimum Birth

Program Overview

This intensive program enhances knowledge and skills in physiological birth for individuals seeking leadership roles in maternity care. It covers human rights, communication, strategic thinking, and human factors, equipping graduates with the expertise to provide high-quality maternity care and introduce innovations that promote normal childbirth.

Program Outline

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Outline

It is designed for individuals seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in the field of physiological birth.

Timetable:

• Term 3 Introductory session: Tuesday 21 May 2024
• Term 3 Full week of intensive learning (5 days): Monday 1st - Friday 5th July, 2024

Course Duration:

1 Week

Course Credits:

15 credits toward eligible programmes.

Module 1: Introduction

• Introduction to Optimal
Birth Human rights in childbirth Communication skills Strategic thinking Human The context provided does not contain information about assessment methods or criteria. Information regarding teaching methods, specific instructors, and unique teaching approaches is not available.

Careers

Career Potential:

• Midwifery Service Managers
• Continuity of Carer Team Leaders
• Homebirth/ Birth Centre Midwives
• Strategic Senior Managers in Midwife-Led Settings
• Consultants Midwives
• Labour Ward Co-ordinators
• Aspiring Consultant Midwives

Other

• The course is highly interactive, utilizing a variety of learning methods, including distance learning, discussion groups (both online and in-person), lectures, simulations, and roleplay.
• The program includes access to a range of learning spaces, both virtual and in-person.
• On successful completion of the course, participants receive a participation certificate and a CPD certificate, along with 15 Level 7 credits.
• This course is provided by City, University of London's School of Health & Psychological Sciences.

Key Takeaways:

• This course prepares students for leadership positions in maternity care, focusing on knowledge and skills in physiological birth, human rights in maternity care, communication, strategic thinking, human factors, and strategic thinking.
• Students will develop a plan for introducing an innovation enhancing normal childbirth in their practice, based on best practice and evidence-based national policies.
• Students will learn about innovative methods for improving maternity services, including techniques for supporting optimal birth without medication, proficient assessment of fetal well-being, and management of childbirth emergencies in low-risk settings.