Thermoregulation – keeping the baby at the right temperature
This module’s content is currently under review and is therefore no longer available. This module is primarily intended for maternity support workers working at Level 4 (first stage of higher education study) but will also be of interest to other MSWs and student midwives. The module is designed to help maternity support workers develop an […]
Leadership – everybody’s business
The units in this module explore midwifery leadership competencies, the skills and challenges required of midwives as leaders of the profession. The competency model was originally developed to meet the needs of heads of midwifery, however, leadership is a role for everyone and the principles apply to all midwives and support workers whatever setting they practice in. […]
Making numbers count in practice
This content is currently under review and is unavailable Making Numbers Count in Practice is about general numeracy skills but, more specifically, the application of numeracy in the workplace. The course begins with some basic mathematical skills and points to resources that will help you revise these skills. It then moves on to more specific […]
Research evidence and its impact
This course has been withdrawn for review and is not currently available This short course looks at the importance of research evidence and how to use it in your everyday practice. The course covers: Using evidence How evidence is categorised for health professionals Levels of evidence Using evidence in your everyday practice It also provides […]
Nutrition in pregnancy
This module’s content is currently under review and is therefore no longer available. If you have already completed the content, you can still access your certificate.
How to measure a baby’s heart rate
This module has been withdrawn for review. You can still access your certificate of completion.
Teaching pelvic floor muscle exercises
This module is under review and is no longer available. If you have already completed the course you can still download your certificate. Please work through the longer module Peri-partum pelvic floor muscle exercises (2020 update) if you wish to explore this topic, the module was developed to support midwives in delivering pelvic floor muscle […]
Hand hygiene
This course has been withdrawn. Those that have completed it can still access their certificate.