CPD and short courses (short course)
12 weeks
Module level: 7
Module credits: 30 credits
Develop your clinical leadership skills as a midwifery practitioner, enabling you to undertake the role of Professional Midwifery Advocate (PMA). Study by blended learning: a mix of online learning, and face-to-face sessions in Chelmsford.
If you're a current midwifery practitioner, the Professional Midwifery Advocate (PMA) course is for you. We'll combine academic rigour with practical applications to create a forward-thinking, dynamic midwifery practitioner with the ability to lead the services in which you work.
Combining preparation for the PMA role with an innovative exploration of leadership and management in healthcare. Lectures on leadership will be shared with students on Applied leadership and Management, to develop interprofessional networking. Sound theoretical knowledge of leadership theory underpins the role and competencies of the PMA. We aim to develop your skills and expertise in the four functions of the Professional Midwifery Advocate: education and development (formative function), restorative clinical supervision, monitoring, evaluation and quality control (normative function) and personal action for quality improvement.
On successful completion of the module, you’ll be able to undertake the role of the Professional Midwifery Advocate (PMA), and be appointable as a Professional Midwifery Advocate by your employing organisation. This module has been developed to meet the PMA standards set by NHS England, including the mandated 10 taught days https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/a-equip-midwifery-supervision-model.pdf
You 'll be a current midwifery practitioner, registered as a midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
The course will also be running in May 2025 (dates TBC).
Please check with your trust PNA lead to secure funding before applying.
The Faculty of Health, Medicine and Social Care at ARU is primed to meet the demand for healthcare professionals, doctors, scientists and social workers in the East of England.
We've been training undergraduates for professional roles for over 25 years, with a reputation for quality, dedication and ambition balanced with student satisfaction.
We know that our students want the very best experiential learning, and we've invested heavily in purpose-built simulated wards, science labs and skills spaces, to support your learning every step of the way.
Study through a mix of face-to-face teaching and online sessions.
£1,767
Please ask your manager or Education Lead about available funding before you apply.
Karen Bartholomew
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CPD Admissions team
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You 'll be a current midwifery practitioner, registered as a midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
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