Introduction to Midwifery Certificate

Course details

• Module 01: Definition and Origin of Midwifery - Learners will explore the historical and foundational concepts of midwifery.
• Module 02: Midwifery as a Career Option - This module introduces the prospects and benefits of choosing midwifery as a profession.
• Module 03: Midwifery Management and Education - Learners will understand the educational and managerial aspects of the midwifery field.
• Module 04: Midwives’ Role in Health and Inequality - This module discusses how midwives address health disparities and promote equality.
• Module 05: Social, Cultural and Spiritual Context of Childbearing - Learners will delve into the diverse contexts affecting childbirth experiences.
• Module 06: Antenatal Care and Screening - This module focuses on prenatal assessments and screenings for expectant mothers.
• Module 07: Midwifery Support in Labour: Intrapartum Care - Learners will learn about the midwife's role during the labor process.
• Module 08: Induction of labour - The module covers techniques and considerations for initiating childbirth.
• Module 09: Postnatal Care as a Midwife - Learners will study the care provided to mothers post-delivery.
• Module 10: Nurture and Nature: The Healthy Newborn - This module emphasizes newborn care and wellness.
• Module 11: Stillbirth, Neonatal Death and Bereavement - Learners will explore the emotional and clinical aspects of neonatal losses.
• Module 12: Infant feeding - The module covers the basics and best practices of feeding newborns.
• Module 13: Newborn Infection - Learners will study potential infections in newborns and their management.
• Module 14: Home Birth - This module discusses the considerations and preparations for birthing at home.
• Module 15: Complementary and Alternative Medicines Applied to Maternity Care - Learners will explore alternative therapeutic approaches in maternity care.
• Module 16: Pharmacology and Medicines Management - This module delves into medication usage and management in midwifery.
• Module 17: Bleeding in Pregnancy - Learners will understand causes, implications, and management of pregnancy-related bleeding.
• Module 18: Medical Disorders of Pregnancy - The module covers various health disorders that can arise during pregnancy.
• Module 19: Pre-term Labour - Learners will study the causes, management, and implications of premature labor.
• Module 20: Twins and higher-order births - This module focuses on the unique considerations for multiple births.
• Module 21: Care During the Third Stage of Labour - Learners will understand midwifery practices post-delivery, focusing on the third stage of labor.
• Module 22: Terminology and Abbreviations for Midwifery - This module introduces learners to the essential jargon and shorthand in midwifery.
• Module 23: Perinatal mental health - Learners will explore mental health concerns surrounding the perinatal period.
• Module 24: Supporting a Healthy Pregnancy - This module provides insights into promoting maternal health during pregnancy.
• Module 25: Contraception and family planning - Learners will delve into birth control methods and planning for future pregnancies.
• Module 26: Effective Communication for Midwifery - This module emphasizes the importance of clear and empathetic communication in midwifery.
• Module 27: Ethics in Midwifery - Learners will understand the moral and ethical considerations intrinsic to midwifery practice.