University Certificate in Professional Midwifery Advocate

The Professional Midwifery Advocate (PMA) combined programme will equip the senior midwife with the skills and knowledge to fulfil this role and is an ideal course for those looking for career development.

As a PMA you will be an advocate for the profession; for midwives and women and you will be at the forefront of service improvement and the provision of safe and effective care.

This course will develop your leadership skills using elements of the A-EQUIP model namely clinical supervision, personal action for quality improvement, education and development and monitoring and evaluation.

The course is at level 7 and offers 20 credits on completion.

Entry requirements

The course is available for experienced registered midwives who are academically able to work at level 7. Midwives attending will have been selected by their employer who will support attendance. Pre-course on-line activities must be completed.

What is required for completion?

Completion of the course requires attendance at four face-to-face taught sessions; 170 hours work-based learning & independent study and completion of a reflective essay and a portfolio of evidence. The course offers 20 credits upon successful completion.

Course dates

The following dates will be available for 2021

21 April 2021
19 May 2021
16 June 2021
21 July 2021

Please note dates may change subject to room bookings, and given the current situation with covid-19, the course could be delivered virtually if we cannot do so face-to-face.

Programme lead

Lindsey Morgan, Senior Midwifery Lecturer

Where is this course taught?

The University Certificate in Professional Midwifery Advocate is taught at Canterbury Christ Church University's Medway Campus. Please note given the current situation with covid-19, the course could be delivered virtually if we cannot do so face-to-face.

Programme fee

The cost for the University Certificate in Professional Midsifery Advocate is £802 per person.

How to apply

Apply Direct / Part-time study

Location	Length	Start
Professional Midwifery Advocate (Long Course)			apply
Medway	3 months part-time	April 2021	apply

If you would like to apply for the course entires in May, June or July, or have any questions about the University Certificate in Professional Midwifery Advocate course, please contact: lindsey.morgan@canterbury.ac.uk

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