10. Description of Module ContentYour module content is divided into the following six key areas:The mother-midwife relationshipAutonomous midwifery and interprofessional relationships in the multidisciplinary team and third sector to support normal birthPersonal time management, team working, communication skills and practice developmentSupervision, revalidation and professional developmentCase Load Practice and Preparation for Midwifery QualificationNormal Midwifery Practice: Examining the parameters and evidence base normal pregnancy and birth Theories for midwifery practice: salutogenesis, technocracy and feminismReflective practice and supporting skills for normal birthNational and international perspectives and comparisons on pregnancy and childbearingLeadership and Management:Organisational culture, leadership and change management theories, risk management, needs assessment and clinical governance in the maternity servicesTranslating research evidence into practice – overcoming barriers to changeDeveloping and delivering client centred services, mentorshipMidwifery Skills for QualificationEHM CALM, cannulation, suturing, adult and neonatal resuscitation, fetal monitoring and K2, midwifery breechMaternal and Infant well beingWomen and mental health - screening psychological wellbeing, maternal death, palliative care.Breaking bad news and counselling strategies for loss and bereavementMoral and ethical issues in challenging circumstancesChild protection and GIRFEC (Getting It Right for Every Child) with a focus on contemporary Scottish, UK and International policy initiatives and legislation Palliative careProgramme strands To ensure that you have an educationally integrated programme we have incorporated strands throughout the programme. The strand elements you will be studying in this module are identified below.Baby Friendly Initiative Application of knowledge of effective communication to initiate sensitive, mother centred conversations with pregnant women and new mothers.Emotional wellbeing Discuss factors which may impact on mental well-being during the perinatal period Demonstrate knowledge of mental health and illness generally and during the perinatal period Demonstrate knowledge of client’s rights and treatment options Recognise level of risks of self-harm and harm to others, including children and health professionals Have knowledge of specialist services, referral routes and care pathways in local area Work as part of the multi-disciplinary team and collaborate across agencies Offer appropriate level of support and intervention based on individual needs Implement appropriate risk management strategies Practice within legal, professional, national and local policy frameworks Support colleagues and participate in clinical supervision Practice in an anti-discriminatory manner Medicines Management Supply and administer medicinal products safely and in a timely manner, including controlled drugs. Manage professional practice in respect of the law, consent confidentiality, ethics, accountability and documentation Evidence based practice You will look at the following areas:The principles of evidence based practice Research and clinical governance Professional issues linked to the provision of evidence based care Understanding and accessing sources of midwifery evidence and knowledge The evidence base for infant nutrition and the UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative Standards Communication and interpersonal skill Be attentive and share information that is clear, accurate and meaningful at a level which women, their partners and family can understand Protect and treat as confidential all information relating to themselves and their care Enable women to make choices about their care by informing women of the choices available to them and providing evidence based information about benefits and risk of options so that women can make a fully informed decision Ensure that consent will be sought from the woman prior to care being given and that the rights of women are respected Treat women with dignity and respect them as individuals Work in partnership with women in a manner that is diversity sensitive and is free from discrimination, harassment and exploitation Provide care that is delivered in a warm, sensitive and compassionate way Be confident in their own role within a multi-disciplinary / multi-agency team