Aspiring Midwife Practical Skills Taster Workshop

The day is full of practical activities to help you understand more about midwifery and the role of the midwife.

It has been written to enhance your learning and to give you some awareness and understanding of the practical elements of Midwifery - so there is lots that you will have a go at doing.

We will be role paying also and we ask you to be willing to take part.

This session is ideal for anyone over the age of 16.

We will be providing aprons, gloves, masks and hand sanistiser.

The session will cover:

* Core Principles for the role of the midwife.

* Pregnancy and Birth observations/discussions and delivery of baby - doppler, palpation, pinard, fundal measurement and vaginal examination.

* Clinical Assessment and observations for Antenatal and Postnatal - Blood pressure, urine, pulse, respiration, temps , oxygen and record keeping.

* Real Live Placenta Assessment

* Newborn Assessment

* Alcohol Misuse Assessment Practical

* Supporting Water Birth

* Self-Care

* Becoming a Student

There will be an hour for Lunch and Networking 12.45pm to 1.45pm

Session aims to finish for 5.30pm.

"BRILLIANT DAY, I AM SO EXCITED T START MY UNI APPLICATION AFTER ALL THE TASTERS AND CONVERSATIONS TODAY. SPENDING TIME WITH THE OTHER ASPIRING MIDWIVES HAS BEEN AMAZING"

Delegates encouraged to bring own stethoscope if you wish - if you have one.

Each delegate will receive a certificate of completion.

Please note this is a taster session. Handouts will be provided if required. Bringing a notebook is advisable for your own notes.

There will be water and light refreshments on offer, however you must bring your own lunch.

*The session is underpinned by the Practice Guidance of NICE.

If you have any questions please contact me

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Please Note: Refunds are not offered for this event.