MW3S010 - Becoming an Autonomous Practitioner 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | MW3S010 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Becoming an Autonomous Practitioner | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Nursing and Midwifery | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Nursing | ||
| Module Leader: | Marianne Paterson, Joanna Thompson | ||
| Module Team: | Sarah Aubrey, Eluned Ejiofor, Lynda Milton, Sian Preddy | ||
| First Intended Intake: | MAY 2022 | Final Year of Intake: | 2027 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100288 - midwifery | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
To enable the student to consolidate their knowledge, skills, competence, and confidence to become competent and confident midwifery practitioner throughout the childbirth continuum.
Content Summary
Applying accountability: increased level of knowledge, skill, performance, and professionalism – transition from student to registrant, being more autonomous in practice – working with indirect/ minimal supervision in practice.
Applying for first post and preparation for employment/registration with NMC.
Being prescriber ready, the implications of safe and effective management of medicines related to midwifery practice, demonstrating the ability to progress to a prescribing qualification following registration.
Upholding the principles of lifelong learning and enhancing critical reflection skills to appraise and develop own performance and practice as a midwife.
Consolidation of Domain 6 midwifery skills - developing knowledge and skills to safely demonstrate evidence-based best practice in core and domain-specific skills and procedures as per Year 3 of the Practice Assessment Document to include continuity of care.
Developing commitment to enhance further as a midwife, through career pathways that may include practice, management, compassionate leadership, education, research, and policy, taking responsibility for engaging in ongoing education and professional development opportunities.
Practice Supervisor Preparation Programme.
Introduction and overview of the All Wales Preceptorship Programme.
Effective team and interprofessional working.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 3 |
| Seminar | 9 |
| Tutorial | 12 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 12 |
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Directed Study | 40 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 6 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 6 |
| Active/Simulation Based | 12 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate the achievement of all practice requirements as identified within the All Wales Midwifery Practice Assessment Document for year 3. |
| LO2 | Demonstrate competence in the safe administration and calculations of medicines relating to midwifery practice. |
| LO3 | Critically appraise and reflect on own development of knowledge and skills to become an autonomous practitioner and enter the NMC professional register as a registered midwife. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) | Onsite Specialist Software Computer Based Examination 1 | Safe medicate examination. | 120 | N/A | 0 | No | 100 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Essay 1 | A reflective account relating to the development of the knowledge and skills to become an autonomous practitioner and enter the NMC professional register as a registered midwife. | 0 | 1500 | 25 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Clinical Learning 1 | Clinical practice: This will be assessed and graded by the practice assessor supported by the academic assessor at a tripartite assessment via the MPAD and includes achievement at the required level for year 3 and achievement of the clinical learning outcomes. | 0 | N/A | 75 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| Onsite Specialist Software Computer Based Examination 1 | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ |
| Essay 1 | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ |
| Clinical Learning 1 | ✘ | ✔ | ✘ |