University of Galway

Course Module Information

Course Modules

Trimester 3 | Credits: 5

The aim of this module is to enable the student to meet the competencies which include knowledge, skills and professional behaviours in midwifery practice as outlined by the NMBI (2016, 2017) relevant to the first year of the Higher diploma in Midwifery programme. This module will enable students to further develop their midwifery skills in the practice setting. Students will participate in the provision of woman and baby-centred care in the antenatal, intra-natal and/or postnatal areas, and may include allocation to Community Midwifery. The students will be involved in direct care giving. The focus will be on further development of practice-based skills.
(Language of instruction: English)

Learning Outcomes
  1. On successful completion of this module the student should gain clinical experience enabling them to meet requirements of the Competency Assessment Framework (ABA 2005) in the following domains:  Professional/Ethical Midwifery Practice  Holistic Midwifery Care  Interpersonal Relationships  Organisation and Co-Ordination of Midwifery Care  Personal and Professional Development
Assessments
  • Continuous Assessment (100%)
Teachers
The above information outlines module NU6565: "Midwifery Practice 2" and is valid from 2023 onwards.
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.