PDA HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE - MATERNITY SERVICES

Intro to the course:

This course is for those wanting to work as a midwife or in a health and social care role. It is made up of three units:

• introduction to communication skills, values and qualities required of care workers
• inter-professional working and the importance of collaboration for person-centred care
• maternal health and wellbeing
• foetal health and wellbeing

Who is the course for?

Suitable for those working as a support worker in a field such as maternity support, children and young person support, health care, mental health or learning disability support. It is also relevant to those who have completed the HNC Care and Administrative Practice, HNC Social Care, HNC Working with Communities, HNC Additional Support Needs or HNC Early Education and Child Care and who want to pursue a career as a support worker.

What will I study?

Course includes:

• introduction to the communication skills, values and qualities required of the care worker
• inter-professional working and the importance of collaboration for effective person-centred care
• maternal health and wellbeing
• foetal health and wellbeing
• physical changes that occur during pregnancy and immediately following birth, including the development of the foetus and antenatal screening processes
• obstetric emergencies and assessment and treatment
• role of the maternity support worker in supporting the mother and baby

Hospital and community-based maternity care in supporting maternal and foetal health and wellbeing. You'll develop the necessary knowledge, understanding and skills to provide effective care under the guidance of the registered practitioner. .

Next step course options

First year of degree programmes in nursing and midwifery at various universities.

How will I be assessed?

Open book, closed book, practical assessment on placement, presentations, academic posters.

Why should I choose this course?

The course will prepare you for a career as a midwife or senior health care support worker. You’ll learn from registered and practising midwives

Where can this course lead?

Senior healthcare support worker role in the NHS and care sectors.

What are the entry requirements?

One or more of the following:

• Credit Standard Grade Maths, Intermediate 2 or National 5 Maths (for midwifery entry at university)
• NC level 6 in a health or care-related area
• SWAP (Scottish Wider Access Programme) Access to Nursing
• HNC Care and Administrative Practice or Healthcare Practice
• two Highers or equivalent, preferably including English

Detailed personal statement before interview You can apply without formal qualifications but you must have relevant work experience. You will sit an entrance exam. Course entry may be subject to interview. Even if you meet the minimum entry requirements, because of the demand for places and the specialist nature of this course, you may not be called for interview.

What are the interview arrangements?

One to one interview, written task, professional reference, and Disclosure Scotland PVG

Fees, finance and funding:

Fees and finances for evening:

This course is eligible for:
- SAAS part time fee grant
- Fee waver allowed
- ITA approved

Find out more about Individual Training Accounts (ITA): https://www.myworldofwork.co.uk/learn-and-train/sds-individual-training-accounts-ita

Find out more about Part-Time Fee Grants (PFGs): https://www.saas.gov.uk/part-time

Other information:

Depending on eligibility and previous study, you may be able to apply for SAAS or Individual Training Account ITA

Evening course: tuesday evening