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Maternity Care Assistant Course

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This course includes:

  • list-favs7 hours, 31 minutes
  • list-favsCPD Accreditation
  • list-favs16 units
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Key Concepts Covered by This Free Course:

  • Gain an understanding of the terminology and abbreviations used in maternity care.
  • Develop knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of reproduction.
  • Understand antenatal care and the importance of screening for healthy pregnancies.
  • Gain the skills to provide effective support during labour and postnatal care.
  • Learn about infant feeding and care of the healthy newborn.
  • Develop knowledge of perinatal mental health and communication skills needed for maternity care.

Course Overview 

Are you looking to begin a career in maternity care? Our Maternity Care Assistant Course provides comprehensive training in all aspects of maternity care, from reproductive anatomy and antenatal care to newborn care and perinatal mental health. With a focus on knowledge  and effective communication, this course is ideal for anyone looking to make a difference in the lives of mothers and newborns.

Our course covers everything you need to know to become a competent and compassionate maternity care assistant. You’ll learn about anatomy and physiology, the importance of screening and antenatal care, and effective support during labour and postnatal care. We’ll also cover infant feeding and care of the healthy newborn, perinatal mental health, communication skills, and the many career opportunities available to maternity care assistants.

At the end of this course, you’ll have the knowledge and skills needed to provide effective care and support to mothers and newborns, as well as the confidence to pursue a career in maternity care.

Course Benefits:

Our Maternity Care Assistant Course provides a comprehensive introduction to the world of maternity care, giving you the knowledge and skills needed to provide effective support to mothers and newborns. You’ll learn about anatomy and physiology, antenatal care, and effective support during labour and postnatal care. We’ll also cover infant feeding and care of the healthy newborn, perinatal mental health, communication skills, and the many career opportunities available to maternity care assistants.

By the end of this course, you’ll have a solid understanding of the terminology and abbreviations used in maternity care, as well as the skills and knowledge needed to provide effective support to mothers and newborns. You’ll also have the confidence to pursue a career in maternity care, with a range of career opportunities available to you.

Career Path:

  • Maternity Care Assistant – Providing support to midwives and other healthcare professionals during pregnancy, labour, and postnatal care.
  • Health Visitor – Working with families and children to promote healthy development and wellbeing.
  • Neonatal Nurse – Providing specialised care to sick or premature newborns.
  • Obstetric Nurse – Providing care and support to women during pregnancy, labour, and postnatal care.
  • Lactation Consultant – Providing specialised support to mothers with breastfeeding.
  • Perinatal Mental Health Specialist – Providing mental health support to women during pregnancy and after childbirth.

Course content

cirrtitle Maternity Care Assistant Course

  • video Module 01: Introduction to Maternity Care
    00:14:00
  • video Module 02: Terminology and Abbreviations for Maternity Care Assistant
    00:23:00
  • video Module 03: Reproductive Anatomy & Physiology
    00:35:00
  • video Module 04: Antenatal Care and Screening
    00:46:00
  • video Module 05: Support in Labour: Intrapartum Care
    00:41:00
  • video Module 06: Postnatal Care
    00:21:00
  • video Module 07: Nurture and Nature: The Healthy Newborn
    00:25:00
  • video Module 08: Infant feeding
    00:28:00
  • video Module 09: Newborn Infection
    00:38:00
  • video Module 10: Care During the Third Stage of Labour
    00:23:00
  • video Module 11: Perinatal mental health
    00:30:00
  • video Module 12: Supporting a Healthy Pregnancy
    00:34:00
  • video Module 13: Effective Communication
    00:27:00
  • video Module 14: Empathy and Comfort Skills
    00:16:00
  • video Module 15: Team Working
    00:19:00
  • video Module 16: Maternity Care Assistance as a Career
    00:31:00
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