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NUR-10060 - Module Specification
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

For academic year: 2024/25 Last Updated: 02 May 2024

NUR-10060 - The Role of the Midwife in the 21st Century
Coordinator: Joanne Cookson Tel: +44 1782 7 38131
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 4
Credits: 30
Study Hours: 300
School Office: 01782 556723

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25


Aims
This module focuses on the evolving role of the midwife within the current context of society including an overview of specific vulnerable groups in society and explores the increased medicalisation of childbirth. There is a focus upon the art and science of midwifery practice as depicted in the 21st century.

Intended Learning Outcomes

demonstrate knowledge of the role and scope of the midwife in the 21st Century, with regards to The NMC Code (2018) and other relevant legislation and frameworks considering the need for effective documentation: 1
discuss the need to work sensitively and inclusively and develop recognition for diversity and differences in approaches to care: 1
discuss factors which may impact women and their families including socio-cultural influences, health inequalities, human rights of women and newborn infants, including women¿s sexual and reproductive rights: 1
demonstrate awareness of the emotional context of midwifery for the woman and her family and the impact on the student midwife: 2
gather information and data from a range of resources including media and the arts, which influences current midwifery practice: 2
recognise professional and ethical implications that may arise in contemporaneous midwifery practice and the impact on the woman, her family and the health professional team: 2

Study hours

Breakdown of scheduled teaching hours:
- In situ: 75hrs (Lectures, discussion, seminars, tutorials, workshops)
- Asynchronous learning: 100hrs
Breakdown of independent study hours:
- Extended guided study: 125hrs (Wider reading, revision, assessment preparation)
Due to the dynamic nature of midwifery programmes, the above breakdown may be subject to alteration.

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Essay weighted 50%
Discussion Paper
The student is required to discuss one issue, exploring the impact upon midwifery practice. The issue the student chooses should be explicitly linked to the perinatal period and/or the evolving role of the midwife. Word count 2,500

2: Project weighted 50%
Artistic depictions through the childbearing continuum project
Following participating within a formative midwifery art exhibition, the student will write a 1,500 reflective essay. The student will provide a brief rationale for their choice of project. As part of this essay they will reflect on the representation of midwifery within their chosen art project whilst considering the potential implications for social, cultural and political context of midwifery in relation to their project.

Please note that for the 2022/23 Academic Year programmes may be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there may be some changes made to how modules are delivered and assessed. The latest information will be provided to you by your School in module handbooks. We endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes and details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/student-terms-and-conditions/

Last Updated: 02 May 2024