PLEASE NOTE: Completion of this course does not result in a degree of midwifery or qualify participants to practice professionally. This course is not linked to the NMC.
The Introduction to Midwifery Certificate course is filled with instruction that will put you on the path to beginning a career as a successful midwife.
Midwifery is one of the oldest professions in the world. The basic role of a midwife is to care for and support pregnant women and their babies before, during, and after giving birth. This course will cover several concepts associated with midwifery, including the history of the profession, how to become a midwife and how to practise as a midwife.
This online course provides students with a comprehensive training programme that allows them to study whenever and wherever is convenient. Many enrolled students still work full time and maintain an active lifestyle while pursuing their degrees.
To access the study material for the midwifery course, you will need any device with a valid internet connection. In addition, while you study, you are eligible to receive online support.
Once you have successfully completed this course, and a multiple-choice exam, you will be awarded your certificate. Your certificate can be downloaded and printed from home, or for a small cost, we can post it to you.
What you will learn:
The Midwifery course offers students a comprehensive overview into the roles of a midwife. This course will cover:
- The origin and definition of midwifery
- The history of midwifery from the ancient to modern times
- Roles of a midwife
- The educational requirements to becoming a midwife
- Qualifying as a midwife in the UK
- Responsibilities of a midwife
- Midwife practices around the world
- Women’s rights and birth options
- The principles of midwifery and cultural awareness
- Antenatal care and screening
- How midwives support women through labour and birth
- The aims of postnatal care as a midwife
- The importance of breastfeeding
- Blood pressure monitoring and pre-eclampsia
- Infection control and hygiene
- The female anatomy
- Labour
- Medications and pregnancy
- Emergencies and caesarean section
- Initial baby check and examination
- Conditions with labour and pregnancy
- Mental health issues in pregnancy
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Course Duration: 20
Total Modules: 28
Module 01: The Origin and Definition of the Word “Midwife”
Module 2 : The History of Midwifery from the Ancients to Modern Times
Module 03 : Roles and Responsibilities of the Midwife
Module 04: Are You Suited to a Career as a Midwife?
Module 05: Qualifying as a Midwife
Module 6 : How Midwives Are Educated and Practice Around the World
Module 07: Women’s Rights and Birth Options
Module 8 : How Midwives Support Socially Disadvantaged Women
Module 9 : Cultural Safety in Relation to Midwife Care
Module 10: Antenatal Care and Screening
Module 11: How Midwives Support Women Through Labour and Birth
Module 12: The Aims of Postnatal Care as a Midwife
Module 13: The Importance of Breastfeeding
Module 14: Blood Pressure Monitoring and Pre-Eclampsia
Module 15: Infection Control and Hygiene
Module 16: Collecting Specimens
Module 17: Administration of Medicines and Injections
Module 18: Venepuncture
Module 19: The Female Anatomy
Module 20: Labour
Module 21: List of Abbreviations
Module 22: Medications and Pregnancy
Module 23: Communication for Midwives
Module 24: Emergencies and Caesarean Section
Module 25: Birthing Environment and Home Births
Module 26: Initial Baby Check and Examination
Module 27: Conditions with Labour and Pregnancy
Module 28: Mental Health Issues and Pregnancy
