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BSc (Hons) Pre-Registration Midwifery. EXCITING NEWS. A new curriculum will commence in September 2013 for BSc (Hons) Pre-Registration Midwifery Eligibility to apply for Registration as a Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. COURSE STRUCTURE.
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EXCITING NEWS • A new curriculum will commence in September 2013 for BSc (Hons) Pre-Registration Midwifery • Eligibility to apply for Registration as a Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
COURSE STRUCTURE • Highly integrated and focused programme • Course completed over 156 weeks in 3 years with 7 weeks annual leave per year • 45 programmed weeks each year • The course will be delivered using both clinical and theoretical elements with a 55/45 weighting respectively • Some shared learning will take place in multi-professional groups at appropriate points in the programme
COURSE AIMS • Safe, competent, confident, compassionate practitioners • Accountable and autonomous • Life long learning skills • Evidenced based/Research ethos • Non-judgemental and anti-discriminatory • A family centred approach
PRACTICE/CLINICAL PLACEMENTS • Placements take place throughout the South West, therefore you will be required to travel to and from placements • Practice takes place under the direct or indirect supervision of a sign off mentor • Some placements will be in non-Midwifery areas • DH bursaries, include travel and accommodation for placements
You will be required to travel for your practice placements, developing a broader practice experience All theory will be delivered in Plymouth or via blended learning
PROGRAMME DELIVERY • The pattern of the programme will reflect a block structure, with students either in practice or theory/ annual leave • The first full practice block will commence before Christmas, with an observation day prior to this
WHAT IS UNIQUE AT PLYMOUTH? • Third year students will undertake the theoretical component of the Mentorship course • You will also complete the theoretical component of the Neonatal examination course • This will enhance your employability
WHAT IS IT LIKE BEING ON THE COURSE? • Placements • Travel • The reality of being on the course • Assessments • Accommodation • Money • Jobs
OUR EXPECTATIONS • Professional behaviour • The internet and social networking sites • Professional body expectations • University expectations
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR? • Good academic profile • A clear knowledge of the profession. • Transferable skills and work related experience • Maturity • A willingness to learn • The X factor High quality education for high quality care
SELECTION DAY • Full day process • Discussions about Midwifery as a profession and course requirements • Morning selection process involving numeracy and written elements • One to one interview in the afternoon
RECOMMENDED STUDY SKILLS Entry is competitive • Students are advised to be positive about study skills as it will enable you to study more effectively. • Addressing the following skills is particularly good preparation: • Numeracy: Including fractions & decimals • Literacy: Including scan reading, academic writing, spelling and grammar • IT skills: Word processing, e-mail and the use of the internet including information retrieval
AFTER YOUR INTERVIEW • Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check • Occupational Health screening
BSc (Hons) Pre-Registration Midwifery Any Questions?