Handbook

This subject explores the historical evolution of midwifery together with contemporary and future directions for midwifery practice from a global, national and local perspective. Students will build upon their existing knowledge of law, ethics, safety and quality in healthcare as they apply it to the midwifery practice context.  Students will also extend their skills in relation to the location, analysis and application of evidence to midwifery practice and focus on developing their capacity for self care, care of others, resilience in practice and continuing professional development.

This subject will cover the following topics:

• MODULE 1: Midwifery care: historical, contemporary and emerging perspectives;
• MODULE 2: Legal, ethical and professional issues in midwifery practice;
• MODULE 3: Safety and quality improvement in midwifery;
• MODULE 4: Improving midwifery care: research and evidence-informed practice; and
• MODULE 5: Transition to practice.