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Midwifery Course Presentation

Midwifery Course Presentation. Academic Year 2009-2010. Courses Available. BSc Midwifery Postgraduate Diploma Midwifery (84 weeks) BSc/Dip HE Nursing (Adult Health, Mental Health, Children’s, Learning Disabilities) Dip HE Operating Department Practice Foundation Degree Paramedic Science*

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Midwifery Course Presentation

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  1. Midwifery Course Presentation Academic Year 2009-2010

  2. Courses Available • BSc Midwifery • Postgraduate Diploma Midwifery (84 weeks) • BSc/Dip HE Nursing • (Adult Health, Mental Health, Children’s, Learning Disabilities) • Dip HE Operating Department Practice • Foundation Degree Paramedic Science* • *Under Development

  3. Main Features of our Curricula • 3 year Degree in Midwifery • 50% Theory 50% Practice • Postgraduate Diploma Midwifery • 40% Theory 60% Practice • Development of Skills & Competency • Enquiry Based Learning (EBL) approach • Inter-Professional Learning

  4. Course Qualities and Skills • Interested in people and their health • Potential to develop competency in clinical skills • Effective communication skills • The ability to work independently & in a team • The ability to work under pressure • A professional attitude

  5. Challenges • Prioritising – academic work/patient care • Shift work – 24 hour care • Self-discipline to organise work • Stressful • Responsibility and accountability • Physically and mentally demanding

  6. Rewards • Job Satisfaction • Stimulating work • Every day is different • Team work • Teaching and learning

  7. Other Considerations Shift Work (inc. night shifts) Travel to Clinical Placements Working across the whole region to include Kings Lynn Strict Course Attendance (all absence to be made up prior to completion) Fixed vacation for the whole course. Parking for theory sessions (Park and Ride) Childcare Support Relevant Experience

  8. Example of Timetable (Year 1) Teaching approaches include: Introduction to Module and Assessment Set Period of Core Lectures Seminars regarding Research Papers Specific Learning Triggers stimulating Enquiry (EBL) Skill Based Sessions Workshops Placement Preparation Reflection on Placement Experience Students must be available for lectures between 1000 – 1600 hours Vacation time is fixed for the 3 years

  9. Clinical Placements • Placements take place across the region using: • Acute Hospitals • Health Centres • Birth Centres (Midwifery Led Care) • Community Hospitals • Community Midwives • Women’s Homes • All students are expected to be able to travel to placement areas but reimbursement of travel and accommodation costs may be available.

  10. Clinical Placements (Example) Postgraduate Diploma Midwifery Module 1 2 x 6 week periods Module 2 2 x 4 week periods Module 3 1 x 6 week period 1 x 2 week period 1 x 8 week period • BSc (Hons) Midwifery • Year 1 • Term A: 6 weeks (over a 7 week period) • Term B: 6 weeks • Term C: 6 weeks • Year 2 • Term A: 7 weeks • Term B: 7 weeks • Term C: 10 weeks • Year 3 • Term A: 8 weeks • Term B: 9 weeks • Term C: 9 weeks

  11. Assessment Methods • Practice • Learning Outcomes • Skills • Attitude • Theory • Portfolio • Essay • Oral Examination • Written Examination • Dissertation • Notes • Maximum of two attempts for theory and practice • 40% mark required for theory and practice (BSc Hons) • 50% mark required for theory and 40% for practice (Postgraduate)

  12. Student Support Services • Academic Adviser – Lecturer • Module Leader/Course Director • Link Lecturer • Placement Mentor • Full range of UEA student support

  13. Financial Support Student Bursary (inc. Dependants Allowances) (means tested) for Degree Courses Financial Support for OFSTED Inspected Childcare No Tuition Fees

  14. Additional Information • If successful and offered a place you would need to: • Complete a satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau Check. • Complete a satisfactory Occupational Health Medical Check • Cover the cost of the first two Hepatitis B Vaccinations. • Cover the cost for your GP to complete the Occupational Health Questionnaire Doctor’s Statement. • Arrange accommodation (if required) directly with the UEA Accommodations Office – www.uea.ac.uk/accom

  15. Employment Opportunities • Employment with a local NHS Trust • Employment anywhere in the UK • Employment overseas • Post Registration Courses • Research

  16. Entry Requirements Course Entry Requirements can be located on our website: www.uea.ac.uk/nam Minimum requirements are 3 A-Levels at Grades BBC (Academic Subjects) accompanied by GCSE English, Mathematics and Science at Grade C or above.

  17. How to Apply All applications must be submitted via UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admission Service) online at: www.ucas.ac.uk The deadline for “on time” applications is 15th January 2010. Late applications will not be processed.

  18. Any Questions

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