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Maternity Care: Skills and Roles
Cambridge Open Academy

Big Sale Event | 5-in-1 Bundle | CPD Accredited | Interactive Learning Materials | Free PDF Certificate | Updated 2025

Summary

Price
£35 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
8 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
Lifetime access
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
10 CPD hours / points
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Certificates
  • Certificate of Completion (PDF) - Free
  • Certificate of Completion (Hard Copy) - £9.99
Assessment details
  • Mock Exam & Final Exam (included in price)
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

Overview

Maternity care is an essential, rewarding career path with a growing demand for skilled professionals. In the UK, the demand for maternity care assistants has surged, offering stability and promising job opportunities within the NHS and private care facilities.

With this comprehensive course, you’ll gain an in-depth understanding of maternity care essentials, from terminology and compassionate communication to supporting mothers during labour, the postnatal period, and infant care. This program also covers perinatal mental health and the emotional support skills needed to foster healthy pregnancies and nurture newborns. Set your path in maternity care and make a lasting impact on families as they welcome new life.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Grasp key terminology in maternity care.
  • Learn essential support techniques during labour and postnatal phases.
  • Understand the basics of infant feeding and newborn care.
  • Gain insights into perinatal mental health support.
  • Master communication and empathy skills vital in maternity care.
  • Develop strong teamwork abilities for effective collaboration.
  • Explore career-building foundations in maternity care assistance.

This Bundle Consists of the Following Courses:

  • » Course 01: Maternity Care Assistant Course
  • » Course 02: Birth Doula
  • » Course 03: Diet and Nutrition - Make Your Own Diet Plan
  • » Course 04: Health Care & Risk Assessment
  • » Course 05: Paediatric Care Course

Certificates

Certificate of Completion (PDF)

Digital certificate - Included

Certificate of Completion (Hard Copy)

Hard copy certificate - £9.99

Note: Delivery of hardcopy certificate is free within the United Kingdom. However, to obtain a hardcopy certificate, international students have to pay £19.99 for the shipment to their designated address.

Assessment details

Mock Exam & Final Exam

Included in course price

CPD

10 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

Course media

Description

Our Maternity Care Assistant Course is designed to provide a solid foundation in supporting maternity needs, covering both theoretical aspects and core responsibilities. You’ll delve into essential areas, including the stages of labour, postnatal care, and newborn nurturing. This course also offers insights into infant feeding and fostering perinatal mental health in mothers, helping to build a nurturing environment for families. With modules focusing on effective communication, empathy, and teamwork, you’ll develop the essential soft skills to support mothers and infants compassionately and professionally. With UK maternity demands rising, the Maternity Care Assistant Course is a stepping stone to a fulfilling career, providing valuable knowledge for anyone passionate about maternal and newborn care. Begin your journey with confidence and make a difference—enrol today!

Course Curriculum:

  • Module 01: Introduction to Maternity Care
  • Module 02: Terminology and Abbreviations for Maternity Care Assistant
  • Module 03: Roles and Responsibilities of Maternity Care Assistant
  • Module 04: Support in Labour Intrapartum Care
  • Module 05: Postnatal Care
  • Module 06: Nurture and Nature The Healthy Newborn
  • Module 07: Infant feeding
  • Module 08: Care During the Third Stage of Labour
  • Module 09: Perinatal mental health
  • Module 10: Supporting a Healthy Pregnancy
  • Module 11: Effective Communication
  • Module 12: Empathy and Comfort Skills
  • Module 13: Team Working
  • Module 14: Maternity Care Assistance as a Career

Key Features & Benefits:

  • Learn from experts in the field
  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of THIS COURSE
  • Cost-effective Learning
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Find the proper personal balance

How it works:

  • The course is delivered online, so you can access it from anywhere.
  • It is self-paced, so you can work through it at your own pace.
  • Lifetime access makes your learning period more flexible.

Who is this course for?

  • Individuals interested in pursuing a career in maternity care.
  • Healthcare professionals are seeking to expand their knowledge in the field.
  • Caregivers and support staff are involved in assisting expectant mothers.
  • Students are aiming to specialise in maternity care or related disciplines.

Career path

  • Midwife – £27,000 to £42,000 per year
  • Maternity Support Worker – £19,000 to £26,000 per year
  • Neonatal Care Assistant – £20,000 to £28,000 per year
  • Community Health Nurse – £24,000 to £38,000 per year
  • Maternal Health Advisor – £28,000 to £40,000 per year
  • Clinical Coordinator – Maternity Services – £30,000 to £45,000 per year

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Legal information

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FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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