• Continuing professional development (CPD)

Midwives and Critical Care Practice

CPD Level 7
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Overview

Overview

This accredited course enables midwives to develop competence, based on sound theoretical knowledge and the use of current evidence, to care for women who are critically ill around the time of birth.  

Pathophysiology, therapeutic interventions, monitoring and investigations in relation to each condition of the conditions below will be explored:  

  • Pre-eclampsia 
  • Haemorrhage​ 
  • Thromboembolism 
  • Infection and sepsis 
  • Medical complications of pregnancy 
  • Heart Disease. 

The assessment of fetal well-being and the consideration of the wider context of care such as psychological support and management considerations will also be explored.

Course requirements: Evidence of study at Level 6 (Degree Level).

Cost and funding: This fee covers the full course cost.

  • Sept 24 - Aug 25 fees: £900
  • Sept 25 - Aug 26 fees: TBC

Credits: 20

Assessment method: Folder of evidence (including clinical competence assessment) 100%.

A midwife being trained at the University of West London
Study dates and times

Study dates and times

This course is taught on day release, select a start date to see the study days:

Study days are from 9am to 4pm.

Teaching staff

Teaching staff

Julie Jones

Julie Jones

I have been a member of the Midwifery teaching team since 2014. I teach across a variety of modules over the three years of the Midwifery course as well as postgraduate modules. My speciality is caring for families experiencing perinatal loss and women with complex needs.

I have been a member of the Midwifery teaching team since 2014. I teach across a variety of modules over the three years of the Midwifery course as well as postgraduate modules. My speciality is caring for families experiencing perinatal loss and women with complex needs.

Study and career progression

Study and career progression

This can be taken as a standalone module or the credits can be used towards one of other courses: 

  • PgCert/PgDip/MSc Clinical Practice (badged awards available e.g. Midwifery) 
  • MSc Advanced Professional Practice (badged awards available eg Midwifery).
How to apply

How to apply

We recommend your application is submitted to the University at least two weeks prior to the start of the course. 

After your application is accepted and you have been offered a place on the course, you will be sent information about how to enrol. You must complete enrolment before your course starts.

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Contact us

For more information about our CPD courses please get in touch with Dr Claire Anderson, Associate Dean (Berkshire), College of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare:

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