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On successful completion of this module students should be able to demonstrate the development of competence (indirect supervision) in the five principles of competencies (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland, 2016):
1. Protect and promote the safety and autonomy of the woman and respect her experiences, choices, priorities, beliefs and
values
2. Acts within legislation and professional guidance and is accountable within their scope of midwifery practice
3. Use comprehensive knowledge, skills and professional behaviours to provide safe, competent, kind, compassionate and
respectful care.
4. Work in equal partnership with the woman and her family and establishes a relationship of trust and confidentiality
5. Communicate and collaborate with women, women’s families and with the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Demonstrate the ability to plan, implement and evaluate individualised midwifery care for women and their infants in a variety of care settings. Provide care in partnership with women, facilitating choice and informed consent. Recognise deviations from the normal and the onset of complications, and be aware of the need to report findings and the appropriate route for reporting. Base practice on best available evidence and with appropriate professional conduct.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Placement/Work Experience | 234 |
Total | 234 |
The specialist placements must be completed prior to students undertaking the final placement of 36 weeks internship clinical placement, which consolidates the completed theoretical learning and supports the achievement of clinical competence within the clinical learning environment (NMBI, 2016).
All supernumerary core and specialist midwifery placements for Stage 3 plus the Stage 4 supernumerary clinical module must be completed and passed prior to students undertaking this internship module. Must have completed all Stage 3 clinical hours.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Portfolio: Midwifery Competence Assessment Tool (MCAT) Medication Workbook Clinical Record Experience Book |
Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Pass/Fail Grade Scale | Yes | 100 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Summer | No |
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Self-assessment activities
Feedback on clinical performance during the placement will be given to the student by the Preceptor, Co-preceptor (if allocated), Clinical Midwife Manager and Clinical Placement Coordinator.
Name | Role |
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Ms Mary Curtin | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Ms Margaret Folan | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Mrs Denise Mc Guinness | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Denise O'Brien | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |