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Midwifery

4.7 (9 ratings) 4 enrolled 11h 47m of learning Updated Nov 2026
CertificateOn completion
11h 47mSelf-paced
27 lessonsOn the UISC learning portal
All LevelsNo prior training needed

Course curriculum

1 modules 27 lessons 11h 47m total
01 Midwifery 27 lessons
  1. Definition and Origin of Midwifery
  2. Midwifery as a Career Option
  3. Midwifery Management and Education
  4. Midwives’ Role in Health and Inequality
  5. Social, Cultural and Spiritual Context of Childbearing
  6. Antenatal Care and Screening
  7. Midwifery Support in Labour Intrapartum Care
  8. Induction of Labour
  9. Postnatal Care as a Midwife
  10. Nurture and Nature The Healthy Newborn
  11. Stillbirth, Neonatal Death and Bereavement
  12. Infant Feeding
  13. Newborn Infection
  14. Home Birth
  15. Complementary and Alternative Medicines Applied to Maternity Care
  16. Pharmacology and Medicines Management
  17. Bleeding in Pregnancy
  18. Medical Disorders of Pregnancy
  19. Pre-Term Labour
  20. Twins and Higher-Order Births
  21. Care During the Third Stage of Labour
  22. Terminology and Abbreviations for Midwifery
  23. Perinatal mental health
  24. Supporting a Healthy Pregnancy
  25. Contraception and Family Planning
  26. Effective Communication for Midwifery
  27. Ethics in Midwifery

About this course

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This Midwifery course is not only designed for Midwives but also for Maternity Care Assistants, Neonatal Nurses, Maternity Support Workers, Nursing Associates, and Nursing Assistants.

In this course, you will explore the roles and responsibilities of midwives, how this profession is as a career like the working hours and salary range, midwives’ roles in health and inequality, the social, cultural and spiritual aspect of childbearing, midwifery management and education all around the world, Antenatal Care, Intrapartum Care, Postnatal Care, risk and sides effects of labour, nurture and nature of a newborn, stillbirth, neonatal death and its grief, importance of breastfeeding, benefits of home birth and how to prepare for a home birth.

In addition, you will also figure out and display knowledge on the newborn infects, signs and symptoms of infections in a baby, Complementary and Alternative Medicines (CAM), medicines, medical disorders of pregnancy, bleeding in pregnancy, Pre-term Labour, caring during the third stage of labour, Perinatal mental health, finding out its risk factors, nutritional and herbs requirements during pregnancy, contraception and family planning, the various types of communication, how to improve communication, ethics in midwifery and why ethics is so essential.

  • Accredited by CPD
  • Instant e-certificate and hard copy dispatch by next working day
  • Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
  • Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
  • 24/7 Learning Assistance
  • Discounts on bulk purchases

Sneak Peek of Midwifery Course

Who Should Take The Midwifery Course

This comprehensive course is ideal for individuals associated in Midwifery sectors such as:  

  • Midwife
  • Neonatal Nurse
  • Maternity Care Assistant
  • Maternity Support Worker
  • Nursing Assistants

Certification

Once you’ve successfully completed the Midwifery online course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost £3.99). All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the Midwifery training course, learners will be able to:

  • Know the roles and responsibilities of midwifery and midwifery as a career option
  • Get familiar with the social, cultural, and spiritual aspects of childbearing
  • Learn in detail about Antenatal Care, Intrapartum Care, Postnatal Care, and Maternity Care
  • Know about induction of labour and its risk and sides effects
  • Discover newborn infection, signs and symptoms of infections and how to prevent it
  • Learn about medical disorders of pregnancy like Anaemia, Diabetes Mellitus and many more
  • Understand about care during the third stage of labour
  • Familiarise themselves with the importance of breastfeeding and the factors involved in the initiation and duration of breastfeeding
  • Develop a better understanding of the importance of mental health in a maternity context
  • Grasp the basic nutritional requirements and herbs in pregnancy
  • Learn ethics in midwifery and why ethics is important in midwifery
  • Practice how to apply humour in communication and also how to communicate effectively

Accreditation

All of our courses, including this Midwifery , are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.

Course Curriculum

Module 01: Definition and Origin of Midwifery

Module 02: Midwifery as a Career Option

Module 03: Midwifery Management and Education

Module 04: Midwives’ Role in Health and Inequality

Module 05: Social, Cultural and Spiritual Context of Childbearing

Module 06: Antenatal Care and Screening

Module 07: Midwifery Support in Labour: Intrapartum Care

Module 08: Induction of labour

Module 09: Postnatal Care as a Midwife

Module 10: Nurture and Nature: The Healthy Newborn

Module 11: Stillbirth, Neonatal Death and Bereavement

Module 12: Infant feeding

Module 13: Newborn Infection

Module 14: Home Birth

Module 15: Complementary and Alternative Medicines Applied to Maternity Care

Module 16: Pharmacology and Medicines Management

Module 17: Bleeding in Pregnancy

Module 18: Medical Disorders of Pregnancy

Module 19: Pre-term Labour

Module 20: Twins and higher-order births

Module 21: Care During the Third Stage of Labour

Module 22: Terminology and Abbreviations for Midwifery

Module 23: Perinatal mental health

Module 24: Supporting a Healthy Pregnancy

Module 25: Contraception and family planning

Module 26: Effective Communication for Midwifery

Module 27: Ethics in Midwifery

Your certificate

CPD certificate — download it when you finish

Issued the moment you complete the final module. Every certificate lists the course aims and objectives, anticipated learning outcomes, the quality-assurance process — the elements required for verifiable CPD. Non-registrants can use it as CQC training evidence and for appraisals.

Aims & objectives Learning outcomes Unique certificate number

Learner ratings

4.7

Rated by 9 learners on the UISC learning portal · 4 enrolled

Common questions

Where do I take the course?

On the UISC learning portal. "Enrol now" takes you to this course there, where you pay securely, get your login and study at your own pace. Your certificate is issued there when you finish.

When can I start?

Immediately. Access opens the moment your order is confirmed and you can learn from any device, in any order, as many times as you like.

How is the course assessed?

A short multiple-choice or scenario-based assessment at the end of the course with instant results. You can retake it as many times as you need at no extra cost.

Can I enrol my whole team?

Yes. Organisations can buy multiple places on one invoice and receive a training record for every learner. Contact us for team pricing.

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