Maternity Care Support L5 هذه الدورة تدرس باللغة الإنجليزية

تفاصيل الدورة

This Maternity Care Support Module is designed to equip learners with the skills, knowledge and interpersonal skills required to assist the midwife in caring for mothers, babies, and the family unit.

Learners who successfully complete this module will:

• Gain a Valuable Qualification with excellent career and academic opportunities
• Acquire the practical skills appropriate to the maternity care setting
• Work effectively as part of the maternity care team
• Develop an awareness of the needs of mothers, babies and the family unit
• Develop personally according to the demands of the maternity health care attendant role

Learners will understand how certain elements of maternity care enhance the experience of mothers, babies and the family. It will also provide a clear understanding on the preparation of everyday tasks that are required to be carried out efficiently.

Entry Requirements

The requirements for entry to this course are QQI Level 4 Certificate, Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life and work experiences. Those with relevant life work experience may not need a formal qualification.

Learners who wish to progress to become a Midwife may be interested in taking the Nursing Studies Major Award Level 5 (5M4349)

The Maternity Care Support Module is designed as an introduction to the principles of maternity care. The learner will acquire a fundamental understanding of maternity care and learn how to assist a midwife in caring for mothers, babies and the family.

• Overview of Maternity Care
• Elements of Maternity Care
• Describe the grief process involved in the following situations:
• Working in Maternity Care
• Assist the mother in the care of her baby with the following:
• Stores and Equipment 

Assessment

The assessment process includes a combination of module appropriate assessment procedures which will facilitate the assessment of learning outcomes of this course. These methods will include a continuous assessment processes such as assignments, collection of work, learner records, projects and skills demonstration.