Introduction to Midwifery Certificate - CPD Accredited

Introduction to Midwifery Certificate - CPD Accredited

The Midwifery Diploma 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 diploma. Your diploma can be downloaded and printed from home, or for a small cost, we can post the diploma to you.

**Completion of this course does not result in a degree of midwifery or qualify participants to practice professionally.**

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What You Will Learn

The Introduction to Midwifery Diploma 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

Benefits of the Introduction to Midwifery Diploma Course

Students will see a variety of benefits. These include the following:

• The ability to study from home, or anywhere with a convenient internet connection.
• Study at a pace that is comfortable for you. Since there is no time limit for this course, you will complete your studies, regardless of how long it takes you.
• You can study training material on any device including computers, tablets, or mobile phones.
• The ability to easily manage modules and understand course structure.
• Convenient online support available while you train.
• The opportunity to access a comprehensive syllabus that will assist you in acquiring the knowledge necessary to fast track you in the process to becoming a midwife.
• A certified and recognised diploma upon successful course completion.
• An affordable pricing structure.

Course Modules/Lessons

Module 1 : The Origin and Definition of the Word “Midwife”

Module 2 : The History of Midwifery from the Ancients to Modern Times

Module 3 : Roles and Responsibilities of the Midwife

Module 4 : Are You Suited to a Career as a Midwife?

Module 5 : Qualifying as a Midwife

Module 6 : How Midwives Are Educated and Practice Around the World

Module 7 : 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

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

Our Course is fully compatible with PC’s, Mac’s, Laptop, Tablet and Smartphone devices. Now more than ever people are using the internet while on the move so our course has been designed to be fully compatible on tablets and smartphones so you can access your course on wifi, 3G or 4G.

There is no time limit for completing this course, it can be studied in your own time at your own pace.

All tests are online and are taken either during or after the course, these are included in the price.

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