A Return to
Practice programme for midwives is offered and also a range of modules relating
to Reproductive and Sexual health. In March 2006, all health care programmes
were commended in a Major Review undertaken by the QAA.
The pre-registration
programme and Return to Practice programmes were revalidated in May 2007
receiving a number of commendations from the validation team in respect of
student support and feedback and students' commitment to interprofessional
learning.
Academic Programme
The new curriculum was
implemented in September 2007: it is both dynamic and innovative and designed
to prepare students for the realities of professional practice. A variety of
learning and teaching strategies are used to deliver this, including scenario
and enquiry-based learning.
Most of the theory sessions are held
at Bache Hall which is approximately one mile from main Chester campus. Bache Hall has a small skills
laboratory where students are able to practise their clinical skills prior to
starting their placement.
There is a purpose built library with computer access
for students in addition to an I.T. suite for student use. For
inter-professional learning, students attend the site nearest to their practice
placement.
The staff in the department also
contribute to post-registration and post-graduate modules within the Faculty.
Qualified midwives can study
modules with a midwifery or reproductive health focus, which can be taken as
‘stand - alone‘ modules for professional development or which can contribute to
the award of BSc (Hons) Professional Practice. One example is the family
planning course which is well attended and evaluated. Work is underway to
develop modules at master's level in midwifery and reproductive health.
Key Department Contacts:
Andrea McLaughlin, Head of Department, a.mclaughlin@chester.ac.uk 01244 512260
Jane Harris, Deputy Head of Department, j.harris@chester.ac.uk 01244 512263
Jean Swinnerton, Departmental Administrator, j.swinnerton@chester.ac.uk 01244 512283
