What you will be learning
In your first year, you will begin to develop the theoretical basis for safe practice enabling theory and evidence to be applied. You will understand how to act in accordance with The Code (NMC 2018) and understand and act in accordance with relevant regulatory and governance requirements, policies and ethical frameworks which govern midwifery practice. You will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the role and scope of the midwife in the 21st century and understanding of women and birthing people's relationships and individual family circumstances and the ability to involve their partner and family in discussions and decisions about their care, always respecting the women and birthing people's preferences and decisions.
In your second year, you will develop the skills, knowledge and ability to advocate for the woman or birthing person and newborn infants who are made vulnerable by their physical, psychological, social, cultural, or spiritual circumstances. You will understand the principles of courage, integrity, transparency and the professional duty of candour. You will understand the importance of effective record keeping and maintain consistent, complete, accurate, secure and timely records. You will effectively share information on public health, health promotion and health protection enabling a woman or birthing person to make evidence informed decisions, and you will understand the importance of human milk and breastfeeding to public health and well-being and demonstrate how to protect, support and enable breastfeeding. You will understand the importance of birth to public health and well-being across the life-course.
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