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Course details
Maternity Care AssistantOverview
Our Maternity Care Assistant course provides a comprehensive understanding of maternity care, covering everything from reproductive anatomy to postnatal care. Gain the skills and knowledge needed to support expecting mothers, assist during labour, and contribute to newborn care.
Learning Outcomes
- Grasp the essentials of maternity care terminology and abbreviations.
- Understand reproductive anatomy and physiology.
- Navigate antenatal care and screening procedures.
- Provide effective intrapartum care and support during labour.
- Master postnatal care techniques for both mother and newborn.
- Gain insights into newborn health, infections, and infant feeding.
- Learn about care during the third stage of labor.
- Address perinatal mental health challenges.
- Develop effective communication, empathy, and comfort skills.
- Understand the dynamics of team working in a maternity care setting.
- Explore the role of maternity care assistance as a fulfilling career.
Who Is This Course For?
This Maternity Care Assistant course caters to individuals aspiring to work in maternity care, including healthcare professionals, aspiring midwives, and those interested in supporting mothers during pregnancy and childbirth.
Why Choose Us?
- Affordable, engaging & high-quality e-learning study materials.
- Tutorial videos/materials from the industry-leading experts.
- Study in a user-friendly, advanced online learning platform.
- Efficient exam systems for the assessment and instant result.
- The UK & internationally recognized accredited qualification.
- Access to course content on a mobile, tablet, or desktop from anywhere, anytime.
- The benefit of career advancement opportunities.
- 24/7 student support via email.
Career Path
As a Maternity Care Assistant, you can embark on a rewarding career in hospitals, maternity clinics, or community health settings. Opportunities include roles such as Maternity Care Assistant, Maternal Health Educator, or Labour Support Specialist.
Course Curriculum
Maternity Care Assistant
- Module 01: Introduction to Maternity Care
- Module 02: Terminology and Abbreviations for Maternity Care Assistant
- Module 03: Reproductive Anatomy & Physiology
- Module 04: Antenatal Care and Screening
- Module 05: Support in Labour: Intrapartum Care
- Module 06: Postnatal Care
- Module 07: Nurture and Nature: The Healthy Newborn
- Module 08: Infant feeding
- Module 09: Newborn Infection
- Module 10: Care During the Third Stage of Labour
- Module 11: Perinatal mental health
- Module 12: Supporting a Healthy Pregnancy
- Module 13: Effective Communication
- Module 14: Empathy and Comfort Skills
- Module 15: Team Working
- Module 16: Maternity Care Assistance as a Career
Updated on 14 November, 2023
Eligibility / Requirements
This Maternity Care Assistant course welcomes individuals with a passion for maternal and child health. No specific prerequisites are required, making it suitable for healthcare professionals and enthusiasts alike.
Job roles this course is suitable for:
Maternity Care Assistant , Maternal Health Educator , Labor Support Specialist , Newborn Care Assistant , Perinatal Support Specialist , Obstetric Support Aide , Maternity Ward Assistant , Newborn Nurse , Maternity Nurse , Maternity AssistantAbout Alpha Academy
Alpha Academy is an online learning platform that provides one of the best e-learning experience that you can think of. With a large variety of training courses to choose from, you are bound to find something to suit you. Whether it be to improve your current expertise or develop new skills, we can facilitate your goal. On top of our provision of professionally accredited courses, we also provide a free CV review for you within 24 hours of submission.
Why Choose Us:
- On top of our provision of professionally accredited courses, we also provide a free CV review for you within 24 hours of submission.
- This is perfect for you if you want to add the experience to your CV/Resumé or hang it on your wall.
Assessment and Certification
At the end of the course, you will be required to sit an online multiple-choice test. Your test will be assessed automatically and immediately so that you will instantly know whether you have been successful. After you have successfully passed the final exam, you will be able to order an Accredited Certificate of Achievement at an additional cost of £19 for a PDF copy and £29 for an original print copy sent to you by post or for both £39.
