Diploma in Auxiliary Nursing and Midwifery

Module listing

1. Introduction to Nursing & Midwifery

This module introduces the roles and responsibilities of auxiliary nurses and midwives. It covers teamwork, the history and development of nursing and midwifery, and how these developments influence current healthcare practice.

Credits: 10 | Guided Learning Hours: 60 | Total Qualification Time: 100

2. Anatomy and Physiology

This module explores the major systems of the human body, common diseases and disorders, and how changes in anatomy and physiology can affect nursing care and patient management.

Credits: 10 | Guided Learning Hours: 60 | Total Qualification Time: 100

3. Health & Safety in Healthcare

Learners will develop an understanding of common healthcare hazards, safe working procedures, risk assessment and risk reduction. The module also covers healthcare policies and appropriate staff training.

Credits: 10 | Guided Learning Hours: 60 | Total Qualification Time: 100

4. Patient Care and Comfort

This module focuses on providing effective patient care, comfort and wellbeing. Learners will explore basic care procedures, communication, care planning, and methods of evaluating care interventions.

Credits: 10 | Guided Learning Hours: 60 | Total Qualification Time: 100

5. Midwifery Care and Practices

Learners will study the stages of pregnancy and childbirth, as well as the role of the auxiliary nurse and midwife in prenatal and postnatal care. The module covers patient-centred maternity care, childbirth support, and care planning for mothers and newborns.

Credits: 10 | Guided Learning Hours: 60 | Total Qualification Time: 100

6. Pharmacology for Nurses

This module introduces pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, along with the legal and ethical considerations surrounding medicines. Learners will study common medications, their indications, contraindications and side effects, as well as safe medicine administration under supervision.

Credits: 10 | Guided Learning Hours: 60 | Total Qualification Time: 100

7. Mental Health Awareness

This module provides an understanding of common mental health conditions and appropriate nursing support. Topics include early intervention, anxiety, depression, severe mental health conditions, and the promotion of mental wellbeing.

Credits: 10 | Guided Learning Hours: 60 | Total Qualification Time: 100

8. Ethical and Legal Aspects of Care

Learners will explore confidentiality, consent, decision-making, professional and legal responsibilities, relevant laws and regulations, and ethical and legal dilemmas that may arise in healthcare practice.

Credits: 10 | Guided Learning Hours: 60 | Total Qualification Time: 100

9. Communication in Healthcare

This module develops effective and patient-centred communication skills. Learners will examine communication methods, common barriers, and strategies for communicating effectively with patients, families and healthcare teams.

Credits: 10 | Guided Learning Hours: 60 | Total Qualification Time: 100

10. Professional Development in Nursing

Learners will develop an understanding of professional development, reflective practice and lifelong learning. The module covers personal development plans, reflection, professional portfolios and career development.

Credits: 10 | Guided Learning Hours: 60 | Total Qualification Time: 100

11. Community Health and Wellness

This module explores community health, preventive care and health promotion. Learners will examine health promotion initiatives, health disparities, and the design and evaluation of health promotion activities for different populations.

Credits: 10 | Guided Learning Hours: 60 | Total Qualification Time: 100

12. Advanced Midwifery Practices

Learners will explore high-risk pregnancy, neonatal care and advanced midwifery practices. The module covers complex pregnancy care plans, obstetric and neonatal needs, and appropriate interventions across diverse healthcare settings.

Credits: 10 | Guided Learning Hours: 60 | Total Qualification Time: 100