Access to HE Diploma (Midwifery) Blended

Blended course – You will have the opportunity to come into college for ‘drop-in’ support sessions with your specialist tutor who can provide guidance and support with your assignments and access remote support during the working week.

Your study materials, resources, textbooks and assignments are provided and supported using the innovative PEARL platform, with ongoing support from the experienced and subject specialist Access to HE curriculum team.

COURSE MODULES:

Module 1: Reading and Note Making

Upon successful completion of this module, you will:

• Understand a range of reading strategies
• Understand the use of language in terms of the purpose and context of a range of texts
• Be able to use methods for developing notes from a range of sources

Module 2: Academic Writing Skills

Upon successful completion of this module, you will:

• Be able to structure a written response
• Be able to develop a structured response to a plan
• Be able to present the response appropriately for audience and purpose
• Understand how to apply academic writing principles to own work

Module 3: Healthcare Communication

Upon successful completion of this module, you will:

• Understand the main methods of communication
• Understand the barriers to communication
• Understand the value of developing good communication skills within the context of the health service
• Understand the importance of confidentiality and record keeping

Module 4: The Structure and Function of Cells

Upon successful completion of this module, you will:

• Understand cellular structure and organisation
• Understand cellular activity
• Understand the cell cycle

Module 5: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Healthcare Settings

Upon successful completion of this module, you will:

• Know the key concepts related to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)
• Understand key legislation and regulations related to EDI in healthcare
• Understand how EDI issues are managed in healthcare settings

Module 6: Human Reproduction Growth and Development

Upon successful completion of this module, you will:

• Understand the structure and function of the human reproductive system
• Understand how hormones regulate the reproductive system throughout life
• Understand the sequence of events from conception to childbirth

Module 7: Professionalism and Multidisciplinary Teams

Upon successful completion of this module, you will:

• Understand the impact of changes to the roles and responsibilities of a chosen health care professional
• Understand regulation as a chosen health care professional
• Understand the multidisciplinary team working in a chosen health care

Module 8: Nutrition and Digestion

Upon successful completion of this module, you will:

• Understand the concept of a balanced diet
• Understand the structure and function of the human digestive system

Module 9: Perspectives in Psychology

Upon successful completion of this module, you will:

• Understand different psychological perspectives
• Understand the differences between alternative psychological perspectives
• Understand the application of psychological perspectives to contemporary issues in psychology

Module 10: Human Musculoskeletal System

Upon successful completion of this module, you will:

• Understand the human skeleton and how it relates to locomotion
• Know how muscles contract
• Understand the development of bone

Module 11: Foetal Development, Monitoring and Intervention

Upon successful completion of this module, you will:

• Understand the development of a healthy embryo and foetus
• Understand antenatal foetal monitoring methods before labour
• Understand the monitoring of the foetus during labour
• Understand the detection and possible interventions of specific foetal disorders and disabilities
• Understand the process of miscarriage and termination

Module 12: Endocrine System

Upon successful completion of this module, you will:

• Understand terms hormone and endocrine gland
• Understand homeostasis and feedback mechanisms
• Understand the action of hormones

Module 13: Pregnancy and Health

Upon successful completion of this module, you will:

• Understand how hormones regulate the reproductive system and different stages of life
• Understand development, diagnosis, monitoring and potential risks of pre-eclampsia
• Understand the dangers of substance misuse in pregnancy

Module 14: Hormone Regulation of Human Reproduction and Development

Upon successful completion of this module, you will:

• Understand how hormones regulate reproduction
• Understand the sequence of events from conception to childbirth
• Understand how hormones regulate the reproductive system and different stages of life

Module 15: Early Attachment and Development

Upon successful completion of this module, you will:

• Understand the importance of early relationships in child development
• Understand explanations of the development of individual differences

Module 16: Infection and Immunity

Upon successful completion of this module, you will:

• Understand the contributions of Snow, Semmelweis, Pasteur, Jenner and Koch to the understanding of infectious disease
• Understand how the human body responds to infection
• Understand the cause and transmission of different pathogens
• Understand how infections can be prevented by vaccination
• Understand the mechanism of action of antibiotics

Module 17: The Cause and Control of Disease

Upon successful completion of this module, you will:

• Understand categories and causes of human disease
• Understand the epidemiology of a named disease
• Understand measures for disease prevention

Your UCAS application for university entry will cost £28.50

Learning is assessed in a variety of methods to prepare you to study at university. These may include essays, report writing, online assessment, and presentations.

You must achieve 60 credits at Level 3 to be awarded the Access to HE Diploma:

Graded - 45 are Graded Credits in Academic Modules at Pass, Merit or Distinction

Ungraded: 15 are Ungraded Credits in Study Skills.

Learners who complete this Level 3 Access to HE Diploma Midwifery qualification progress to university for an Undergraduate Degree in Midwifery or a Degree Apprenticeship in Midwifery.

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